St John WA has started to cut its workforce as part of an organisational reset, with the final number of roles to be made redundant understood to be close to 100.
St John WA has started to cut its workforce as part of an organisational reset, with the final number of roles to be made redundant understood to be close to 100.
A St John spokesperson confirmed to Business News that it was undertaking a limited reduction in its workforce numbers.
It is understood some workers were made redundant this week with final number of jobs impacted to be around 90.
While the impacted division is yet to be reported, Business News understands the restructuring would not impact members on the frontline.
“This change affects about 2 per cent of our paid workforce, primarily across support and enabling functions,” the spokesperson said.
“The decision reflects current economic pressures and the need to ensure long-term sustainability.
“Our focus remains on delivering safe, high-quality frontline services and maintaining the systems and infrastructure that support them.
“Redeployment options, transition support and career counselling have been offered to affected employees. We acknowledge the contribution of every individual impacted.”
The St John WA spokesperson said the change would allow the organisation to consolidate progress, protect key services, and adjust the pace of work where needed to continue being focused and sustainable.
Australian Charities and Not-for-profits Commission data shows St John WA employed 2,170 full-time employees, 613 part-time workers, and 437 casual employees as of June 30, 2024.
The redundancies follow parademics’ push for a significant pay rise earlier this year.
WA ambulance workers spent weeks in an industrial action against St John in May.
The St John WA spokesperson said the Fair Work Commission has approved the Ambulance Officers’ and Paramedics Enterprise Agreement.
“It is important to note St John WA offers 18 services across preventative, community and emergency portfolios of which team members are covered by a range of agreements,” the spokesperson told Business News.
