Address St John WA is a well renowned not-for-profit organisation whose vision and purpose is to serve humanity and build resilient communities.
With over 130 years’ experience, the culture at St John WA is underpinned by a strong team spirit and camaraderie with employees and volunteers working together to change lives. This powerful sense of belonging makes St John WA a place where our people are proud to work.
This combined with over 3000 permanent staff, 6000 volunteers and annual revenues of around $400 million, makes St John WA the industry leader in the provision of pre-hospital care and related products in Western Australia. Each year we attend in excess of 250,000 people across the state, treat 350,000 patients at our primary health centres and teach over 330,000 people life-saving first aid skills.
The role:
We have a new and exciting opportunity for a Corporate Applications Team Lead to join our Digital Services team on a full time, permanent basis. This role will be responsible for leading a stream of software engineers to develop, maintain and transition various applications within the organisation. Reporting to the Manager of IT Applications, the role is based in our Head Office in Belmont.
Some of the responsibilities will include, but not limited to:
Manage the application development lifecycle, including planning, requirement gathering, design, development and maintenance as required
Maintain a strong understanding of the organisations technology stack, frameworks and best practices related to software development
Be a visible and approachable leader and foster a positive team environment
Monitor and manage direct reports with coaching and development conversations
Build and maintain the necessary technical expertise and capability for the stream to fulfil the objectives of the organisation and maintain high standards
Ensure projects are delivered to a high standard and in-line with timeframes
Review business processes and systems to improve efficiencies within the stream
Skills and Attributes required:
Strong technical background and expertise in software development, including proficiency in programming languages, frameworks and development methodologies
Excellent project management skills with the ability to manage multiple projects within time and budget
Previous experience in a Team Lead role within a Software Development environment
Demonstrated people management experience
Knowledge of planning and budgeting
Excellent verbal and written communication skills and collaboration with key stakeholders
The benefits of working at St John Ambulance (WA): The successful candidate will be offered a great working environment and a positive and fun team along with:
Salary packaging options
Diverse and rewarding work
$550 annual Health and Wellness benefit
17.5% leave loading
Free emergency services cover
Free First Aid Training
To Apply To apply please select "Apply Now"; applications must include a cover letter and resume outlining your suitability for the role. Alternatively, if you have any questions please contact Jenna Childs on jenna.childs@stjohnwa.com.au
Applications close Sunday 10th March at 6pm.
St John WA is committed to creating an inclusive environment which 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.
