Operational & Safety Performance Officer, St John Ambulance WA, Belmont, Perth WA. Other (healthcare & medical). Full time. Add expected salary to your profile for insights. Do you want to work for an iconic Western Australian organisation committed to changing lives and making a difference in 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 volunteer 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; and 410,000 who received trusted transport and emergency care when they needed it most.

A job to be proud of: St John, WA, have an existing opportunity for an Operational & Safety Performance Officer to join our Clinical and Operational Excellence department on a full-time basis. You’ll be part of a highly skilled, committed and collaborative team that together provides crucial and highly valued services to the rest of the organisation.

This position supports the identification, coordination and delivery of quality, compliance and performance in operational governance and risk across the Emergency Stream.  The main purpose is to investigate, research and support the development of operational and safety initiatives and project delivery within both time and budget constraints

What you’ll do: Develops, implements and reviews operational policies, procedures and workflows to ensure that the Emergency Stream meets the required statutory requirements, operationally, legislatively and in line with WorkSafe requirements. Lead responsive approach to controlling risks within key policies and SOPs with an understanding of manual handling, situational awareness and what is reasonably practicable to protect our operational teams from harm.

Internal and external stakeholder engagement is needed to support implementation and review of operational procedures and initiatives. Review and monitor workplace incidents and injuries to identify trends and emerging risks to enable risk mitigation across the Emergency Stream. Support relevant training and awareness-raising programs for Emergency Stream staff and lead in the promotion of a culture that prioritises employee safety and wellness.

Provide advice and guidance on safety, health and risk management issues relevant to Emergency Stream Operations. Provide support to the Manager, Operational Performance, in ensuring both objectives and KPI’s are met within both time and budget constraints. Where safety and operational concerns emerge within the Emergency Stream, this position will be required to provide representation, support and implementation of solutions to the emerging risk.

In conjunction with the Safety Department, ensure an adequate number of HSR, First Aid Officers and Fire Wardens, including relevant training requirements, are met.

What you’ll need: are exceptional problem-solving skills and organisational skills. Experience in the delivery of safety initiatives and development of work processes, including risk assessments. High attention to detail. The ability to manage competing priorities. Experience in risk management, process development and implementation of projects. Understanding, knowledge and experience in the operational environment. Ability to build strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders to forge collaboration. Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal. Experience in providing consultancy and leadership support to managers and staff in relation to Occupational Safety and Health, Workers Compensation, Injury and Risk Management.

Demonstrated experience in administrative and operational environment. Relevant qualification in Management are desirable. Relevant qualification in Occupational Safety & Health are desirable.

What’s in it for you?

The successful candidate will be offered an interactive and supportive working environment within a positive and professional team, along with a $550 Health and Wellness reimbursement. Corporate uniform. 17.5% leave loading. Competitive remuneration package. Salary packaging options. Free emergency ambulance cover. Free first-aid training.

The Process: Prospective candidates will need to submit their application online. Candidates will be required to complete the online application form and prepare and submit the following as part of their application: Up-to-date CV detailing key experiences and work history. A completed Letter addressing relevant experience, skills and Selection Criteria questions outlined below (submissions should be limited to a 2-page word document): What is your motivation for applying to the Operational & Safety Performance Officer (Operations) position?

Provide an example of a time when you implemented a new technology or process within an operational role, resulting in increased performance or compliance for the organisation.

Applicants will receive an automated receipt on application if you have not received this email, please contact the Talent Sourcing team prior to the closing date and time. Late or incomplete applications will not be accepted.

Panel Interview. Psychometric Testing. successful candidate appointed to the position. Are you ready to change lives? To apply for this exciting opportunity, please select "Apply Now".

Applications close on Sunday, August 25, 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 that represents the community we serve. Our goal is to ensure people feel safe being 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

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If you have any questions, contact Careers on 0893341436 or via email at careers@stjohnwa.com.au