St John WA ambulance service announces job losses in 'targeted reset'

Australia Broadcast Center

18-07-2025

St John WA says economic pressures have led to it axing 90 staff from its ranks, but has confirmed no paramedic roles have been cut.
In a memo sent to staff on Thursday, St John WA CEO Kevin Brown said redeployment was being offered to staff where possible and the losses were part of a "targeted reset."
"Like many organisations, we are operating in a more constrained economic environment and have had to make some tough choices to ensure the sustainability of our services into the future," he said.
"This change represents a potential reduction of 2 per cent of our paid team.
"That doesn't lessen the human impact, but I share it to provide perspective.
"We are continuing to invest in frontline resourcing, critical systems, and commercial services that underpin our charitable programs."
According to its website, St John WA employs more than 2,800 people, but also relies on the volunteer work of 6,000 people and almost 48,000 community responders.
A St John WA spokesperson said the cuts would not impact paramedics.
"Our focus remains on delivering safe, high-quality frontline services and maintaining the systems and infrastructure that support them," they said in a statement.
Mr Brown said he would address staff on Monday to provide more detail.
"We know this change brings disruption, particularly in support and enabling teams," he said.
"We're working closely with leaders to understand the flow-on effects and will keep listening as we assess impacts and next steps."