Community Education Officers

Job Description

About the role St John Ambulance Victoria are seeking Community Education Officers to provide First Aid in Schools Program in a range of locations throughout Victoria. St John Community Education Officers deliver engaging and age appropriate First Aid Information and training to children, youth and adults in schools and community settings. The Community Education Officers deliver engaging and age appropriate first aid information in schools, facilitate first aid demonstrations in community settings to teens and adults, and actively contribute to community programs including CPR Lab, Defib in Your Street, and Party Ready. This role will require travel to Melbourne metro and regional areas and applications are welcome from candidates in Greater Melbourne or regional Victoria. As our ideal candidate, you will possess: A positive & engaging communication style The ability to engage with children, youth, and adults Previous experience working with children in an education, support, or community program A willingness to learn First Aid Basic IT skills and the ability and willingness to learn new technology A current driver’s license, reliable vehicle, and comprehensive car insurance. Don't meet every requirement? At SJAV, we understand that your work and life experiences can be just as valuable. If you're excited about this role but your CV doesn't align perfectly with our job description, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this or one of our many other opportunities. About St John Ambulance Victoria St John Ambulance (Vic) has been saving lives and delivering care and compassion throughout Victoria for 140 years. Our people, both paid and volunteer, are the lifeblood of everything we do. Our people and our clients come from all walks of life. We are committed to creating a diverse environment and are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We value the innovation and creativity that diversity of thought brings to our high-performance culture and we welcome applications from anyone who believes they can deliver the outcomes we are looking for. Your unique ideas and perspectives are valued so that we best represent the Victorian community we serve. Employee benefits Focus on work-life balance including flexible working arrangements Excellent salary packaging options including General Expenses up to $15,900, Meals & Entertainment up to $2,650 and Novated Leasing Supportive team environment in modern offices Training and professional development opportunities Access to discounted Private Health Insurance How to apply If you are looking to join an organisation that makes a difference, apply today. We actively welcome and encourage candidates from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, First Nation and Torres Strait Islander candidates, members of the LGBTQIA+ community, and candidates with a disability. To be considered for this role, please follow the link and submit your current resume. If you require adjustments to the recruitment and selection process or need an alternative format to any of the application material, please don't hesitate to get in touch. Enquiries can be directed to Amanda Harris, Talent Acquisition Specialist, Other Information All offers of employment are subject to satisfactory reference checks, police checks, and other probity checks including for some positions a pre-employment medical. St John Ambulance Victoria is committed to putting the safety and wellbeing of children first; a current and valid Working With Children Check is a mandatory condition of employment. #J-18808-Ljbffr