Do you want to work for an iconic Western Australian organisation committed to 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.

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:

Are you passionate about driving meaningful organisational development initiatives?

We are currently looking for an Organisational Development Partner to join our People Innovation and Experience team on a 12-month fixed term, part-time contract (30 hours per week) covering maternity leave based at our Belmont Office.

This pivotal role drives strategic organisational development initiatives, helping leaders and teams grow, adapt, and thrive. You will partner closely with senior stakeholders to design and deliver innovative capability and development programs, ensuring alignment with St John WA’s broader strategic goals.

What you’ll do:

• Partner with leaders to understand organisational needs and develop contemporary solutions that support change and performance
• Align learning, development, and capability programs with business objectives
• Design and deliver innovative, human-centred capability uplift programs
• Provide advice to stakeholders on improving culture, capability, and performance using survey and data insights
• Deliver impactful projects and facilitate workshops that foster engagement and continuous improvement
• Stay across emerging trends and best practices in organisational development
• Report on talent, performance, and engagement results to senior and executive leadership.

What you’ll need:

• Relevant Tertiary qualification in Human Resources, Psychology, or related discipline (preferred)
• Accreditation in a variety of psychometric assessments or developmental instruments (highly regarded)
• Experience working in Organisational Development within a large complex environment
• Background in corporate, health, community, or commercial sectors
• Strong communication, stakeholder management, and problem-solving skills
• High attention to detail and organisational skills
• Proficiency in MS Office Suite.

What’s in it for you?

The successful candidate will join an innovative and supportive team along with:

• Health and Wellness reimbursement
• 17.5% annual leave loading
• Corporate Uniform
• Salary Packaging Options
• Free Emergency Ambulance Cover
• Free First Aid Training

To Apply:

To apply for this exciting opportunity, prospective candidates will need to submit their application online. Applications must include a detailed cover letter outlining your motivations for this position and resume.

Alternatively, if you have any questions, please contact Talent Sourcing on [email protected]

Applications close on Sunday 19th October 2025 at 6:00pm.

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.