Regional Training Facilitator

Do you want to work for an iconic Western Australian organisation committed to changing lives and making a difference to your community?

For more than 130 years, St John WA has been a cornerstone of support in Western Australia connecting with community through education, training and care.

As a trusted not-for-profit, the organisation’s unwavering mission is to serve humanity and build resilient communities which we do through a strong team spirit, camaraderie and the collaboration of all team members – paid and volunteers alike - working together to support wellbeing and health for every Western Australian.

St John WA is powered by team members who have a strong sense of belonging and purpose and combined we are a leader in pre-hospital care and related products with revenue of about $500 million across 17 different services, and a team of 8500 including 3500 paid team members and 5000 volunteer team members. 

Last year, we connected with 1.2 million Western Australians including:

• 340,000 people through first aid training, education and engagement,
• 362,000 people who received care close to where they live and work,
• 410,000 received trusted transport and emergency care when they needed it most. 

A job to be proud of: 

We are seeking an employee who is passionate about volunteer training and assessment. You will deliver training and assessment for St John endorsed courses to country Volunteers and on occasions Country Transport Officers, to develop confident and competent operational volunteers and transport officers for the Broome region of WA.

This is a causal position. The successful applicant will be available to work a minimum of 4 weekends throughout the year (flexibility is required to meet training demands and requirements).

Key outcomes for a Regional Training Facilitator:

• To deliver training and assessment to volunteers and paid clinical staff (Transport Officers) within the region to required quality standards
• Deliver training to allow volunteers and Country Transport Officers in the Northwest region to attain and maintain an adequate level of skills to enable them to perform their designated scope of practice
• Deliver training that is consistent and accurate using approved training packages designed by the Clinical Education Department
• Complete course reports as required to measure effectiveness of the training activity and outcomes
• Assist the Regional Training and Development Coordinator (RTDC) to plan and coordinate efficient and effective delivery of training and development to volunteers and paid clinical staff (Transport Officers) within the region
• Assist with the maintenance of training equipment
• Support Volunteer Development Officers (VDOs) to ensure training is conducted effectively to attain required outcomes

The successful applicant must have the following qualifications and aptitudes:

• Clinical knowledge to at least Provide First Aid level is desirable
• Experience working with volunteers and or volunteer organisations
• Previous experience working in the education sector is preferred
• Ability to travel to various regional locations to deliver training/assessment
• Existing volunteer with St John WA (desirable)

To Apply

To apply for this exciting opportunity please select "Apply Now". Applications must include a detailed cover letter outlining your motivations for this position, resume and a copy of your current driver’s licence.

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

Applications close on Sunday 30th of June 2024 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.

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.

St John may begin the shortlisting process prior to the closing date.