Advert Position Title: Mental Health Facilitator
Employment Type: Casual
Location: Perth Metropolitan Area

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 of experience, the culture at St John WA is underpinned by a strong team spirit, camaraderie and the collaboration of employees and volunteers working together to change lives, while creating a powerful sense of belonging, where our people want to work.

This combined with over 2800 permanent team members, 6000 volunteer team members and annual revenues of $500 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 275,000 people across the state, treat 350,000 patients at our primary health centres and teach over 330,000 people life-saving first aid skills.

A job to be proud of:

We are currently seeking a Mental Health Facilitator to deliver our First Aid for Mental Health program in Perth Metropolitan Area. The Mental Health Facilitator delivers this program to people from all walks of life and really is the opportunity to make a huge positive impact on people’s wellbeing. This is an ideal opportunity for exceptional people with a passion for helping others. 

What you’ll need:

• Have experience working in the Mental Health, Counselling or Support Service industry.
• A current and relevant mental health qualification.
• Demonstrated experience in presentation and facilitation.
• Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to work independently with corporate and private clientele.
• Time management skills and the ability to stay abreast of current training requirements.
• Flexibility and good availability.
• Current or willingness to obtain a Working with Children Check.
• Current ‘C’ or ‘CA’ class driver’s license.

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:

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

Are you ready to change lives?

To apply for this exciting opportunity please select “Apply Now”. Applications must include a detailed resume which outlines facilitation experience and a background within the mental health industry and a copy of your current ‘C’ or ‘CA’ class driver’s license and a Working with Children Check’ (optional at the time of application but must be obtained if successful).

If you have any questions, please contact Passang Dema – Talent Sourcing Consultant on (08) 9334 1332

Applications close on Sunday 22nd October 2023 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.