First Aid in Schools Educator

St John Ambulance QLD; Brisbane; On-site; AUD 52,000 - 66,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible school hours

Impact in the community

Job summary

St John Queensland is seeking a First Aid in Schools Educator to bring engaging, classroom-based first aid sessions to Brisbane primary schools. You will teach students how to recognise emergencies and respond with confidence using essential first aid skills, making a real community impact.

This hands‑on role offers flexible, school‑based hours, a supportive team, and the chance to help build safer, more confident children across the community.

Qualifications

• Current First Aid & CPR certificate is required.
• Blue Card (Working with Children Check) is required.
• Criminal History Check is required.
• Open Driver Licence (C Class) is required.

Responsibilities

• Deliver interactive 60‑minute first aid sessions to primary school students
• Teach kids how to recognise emergencies and respond using DRSABCD
• Create a safe, engaging and age‑appropriate learning environment
• Set up and pack down training equipment
• Represent St John Queensland with professionalism and pride in schools across Brisbane

Skills

Communication

Public speaking

Organization

Reliability

Teamwork

Tools

First Aid & CPR Certificate

Blue Card

Criminal History Check

Driver Licence

Job description

Make a real impact – one classroom at a time

Want a role where you can make a genuine difference in your community?

Join St John Queensland and help empower the next generation with life-saving skills. As a First Aid in Schools Educator, you’ll deliver fun, interactive sessions that teach primary school students how to recognise an emergency, respond with confidence and potentially save a life.

This is a hands‑on, rewarding role where you’ll bring first aid to life in the classroom and help build safer, more confident communities.

What you’ll be doing

• Deliver interactive 60‑minute first aid sessions to primary school students
• Teach kids how to recognise emergencies and respond using DRSABCD
• Create a safe, engaging and age‑appropriate learning environment
• Set up and pack down training equipment
• Represent St John Queensland with professionalism and pride in schools across Brisbane

Why you’ll love it

• Purpose‑driven work with a trusted charity
• Flexible, school‑based hours
• Be part of a program that builds confidence and saves lives
• Supportive team environment with strong values
• A role where no two days are the same

What we’re looking for

You’re confident, engaging and love working with people — especially kids.

You’ll also bring:

• Ability to explain simple concepts in a fun and clear way
• Strong communication and presentation skills
• Great organisation and reliability
• A positive, professional attitude and team mindset
• Commitment to safety, inclusion and child safeguarding

Requirements

• Current First Aid & CPR Certificate (or willingness to obtain)
• Current Blue Card (Working with Children Check)
• Criminal History Check
• Open Driver Licence (C Class)

Our Values

At St John, everything we do is guided by our values of Humanity, Excellence, Respect & Integrity, Diversity, Collaboration and Innovation.

We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and lived experiences. Diversity makes us stronger.