Yarning First Aid Facilitator

Are you an Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander and want to work for an iconic Western Australian organisation committed to making a difference to your community?

St John WA has been serving the Western Australian community since 1922. Our organisation has grown into an integrated healthcare provider, connecting people across WA to lifesaving emergency services, urgent care, and health education.

We are a not-for-profit organisation, and we are committed to making a positive impact on the safety, wellbeing, and health of everyone, no matter where in WA they live. Our services are powered by more than 8,000 dedicated employees and volunteers who bring care, skill, and compassion to every corner of the state. We are developing a program to bring free health literacy to First nations communities and want motivated Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people to deliver this culturally appropriate course within their own cultural lands and beyond.

A job to be proud of:

We are currently seeking interested as well as experienced First Nations people to become Training Facilitator's to deliver First Aid courses to Aboriginal communities. This is an ideal opportunity to teach your community to save lives and join the market leader in First Aid. Join our culturally safe and supportive team and help create resilient communities and have a progression step to become a First Aid Trainer. This is a 50(d) identified role only for people that identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander.

What you’ll need:

• Knowledge of first aid guidelines and regulations, including ANZCOR and ARC guidelines.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills with the ability to engage and inspire learners. Previous experience in delivering First Aid training (highly desirable).
• Flexibility and availability to work both weekdays and weekends.
• Friendly and engaging personality.
• Excellent planning and problem-solving skills.
• Hold a current HLTAID011 Provide First Aid or be willing to obtain if successful.
• Hold a current ‘Working with Children Card’ or be willing to obtain if successful.
• Current ‘C’ or ‘CA’ class driver’s license.

What’s in it for you?

• Competitive hourly rate or salary packaging available. 
• All training equipment provided.
• Electronic device provided.
• Making a significant impact by empowering the community with life-saving skills.
• Free emergency ambulance cover.
• Free first aid training.
• Ongoing mentorship and development.

Are your ready to change lives?

To apply for this exciting opportunity please select "Apply Now". Applications must include a detailed cover letter outlining your motivations for this position, a resume.

If you have any questions, please contact Beth Duncan, Talent Sourcing Consultant at Beth.Duncan@stjohnwa.com.au.

St John WA is committed to creating an inclusive environment that provides a sense of belonging and enables a welcoming, diverse, capable and connected workforce who represent the community we serve. Our goal is to ensure people feel safe to be themselves.

We actively encourage applications from people of all ages, genders, nationalities, abilities, and cultural backgrounds, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, members of the LGBTIQ+ community, and all other suitable applicants.

Please note that St John will not accept recruitment agency applications for this position.

St John reserves the right to select a shortlist from the applications received. The selection process employed will be at the discretion of St John