Description:
Do you want to work for an iconic Tasmanian organisation committed to changing lives and making a difference to your community? St John Tasmania is a well renowned not-for-profit organisation whose vision and purpose is to serve humanity and build resilient communities.
St John Ambulance Tasmania is a self-funded, purpose driven organisation making the Tasmanian community safer through first aid for over one hundred years. Our people - employees and volunteers - are dedicated and passionate about what we do. We actively support our communities through our First Aid in Schools and Free Community Defib programs.
We have a very exciting opportunity for a person to join us in a part-time (30h/pw) Training Support Officer role, based in our Moonah office.
At St John Ambulance Tasmania, the Training Support Officer is a key part of the team supporting our Facilitators to deliver lifesaving courses, and also provides support to our front of house Reception area. This role is responsible for maintaining the resources needed to deliver each course by ensuring the training materials, equipment, and consumables are consistently clean, maintained, and well-stocked for all onsite and offsite courses. The Officer is also a key role that contributes to the administration and staffing of our Reception area; with regularly scheduled days on Reception duties such as greeting visitors, answering general queries, checking in course participants, and basic data entry.
The role reports to the Training Manager – Quality and Compliance, and joins a small, collaborative team of dedicated and enthusiastic Administration staff.
The successful candidate will demonstrate:
· Good organisation skills, and efficient time-management.
· Consistent high-level accuracy with detail-oriented approach to tasks.
· Ability to handle and maintain training equipment using correct manual handling techniques.
· Solid computer literacy, with prior experience in databases and Microsoft Suite products.
· Good verbal and written communication skills.
· A positive, friendly and approachable demeanour.
· A strong commitment to providing a high-level customer service experience.
· Proactive problem-solving and a solution-oriented mindset.
Previous experience working in cleaning, aged care or disability support is highly regarded, along with previous reception experience. A basic knowledge of first aid equipment and training materials is beneficial. We are looking for a person who is a self-starter, with an interest in learning and growing within the organisation.
St John Ambulance Tasmania is committed to the safety and wellbeing of all children who participate in St John activities, programs, events or services. St John has zero tolerance for child abuse and neglect. We take all allegations and concerns about abuse very seriously. St John will always strive to ensure that children do not experience abuse, neglect, harm or exploitation during their involvement with us.
St John Ambulance Tasmania values diversity and inclusivity & are committed to fostering a workplace that is welcoming, respectful and inclusive. We encourage applications from First Nations people, people living with disability, gender and sexually diverse people, and people who have come to Australia as migrants and refugees.
Are you ready to change lives?
To apply for this exciting opportunity please select "Apply Now". Applications must include a detailed cover letter outlining your motivations for this position, and a current resume. You must have the right to live and work in Australia to apply for this position.
A satisfactory National Police Check (within 12 months) and Registration to Work with Vulnerable People (Employee/NDIS) is an essential requirement for working with St John Ambulance. Applicants are required to attach a copy of these alongside their application, or a copy of the receipt confirming that these have been applied for.
No agencies please.
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