St John Ambulance QLD
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    52%
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    Work/Life balance
    3.4(21 ratings)
    Career development
    3.0(21 ratings)
    Benefits & perks
    3.0(21 ratings)
    Management
    3.0(21 ratings)
    Working environment
    3.3(21 ratings)
    Diversity & equal opportunity
    3.2(21 ratings)
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    5.0
    Head of People and Culture
    Jan 2025
    Brisbane QLD 40001 to 2 years in the role, current employee
    Best decision I ever made to join Team St John!
    The good thingsWarm and welcoming culture with a shared connection and dedication to the St John purpose.
    The challengesLike other NFPs increasing revenue for growth and sustainability is a focus and achievable with a dedicated team. Can't wait see our strategic goals come to fruition!
    2.0
    Marketing
    Jan 2025
    Brisbane QLD 40001 to 2 years in the role, former employee
    Don't waste your time.
    The good thingsThe brand is the only good thing and the staff, but upper management is appalling. Toxic workplace. The fact they have had so many CEO's in such a short space is evident enough
    The challengesThe organisation in Queensland is about 10 years behind the other states.
    1.0
    Community Engagement Officer
    Jan 2025
    Nundah QLD 4012Less than 1 year in the role, former employee
    I would research a lot about company culture before accepting a role within the organisation as you’ll find micromanagement and winging it is somewhat how they hope to accomplish KPIs, if you like structure then it probably isn’t for you.
    The good thingsSome of my work colleagues were great, the people I met day to day were fantastic to connect with and offer services that are much needed
    The challengesManagement has no clear direction or long term strategy to determine success, a lot of impulsive decisions with no forethought of how goals are supposed to be accomplished, resources are misused and fingers are pointed when something happens without the understanding of accountability in a leadership position.
    5.0
    Training Consultant
    Aug 2024
    Yeerongpilly QLD 4105Less than 1 year in the role, current employee
    Amazing, everyone is so friendly and approachable. Great work / life balance
    The good thingsEveryone is so friendly and welcoming. Have a good balance of fun and seriousness
    The challengesDivide between offices
    5.0
    Training Consultant
    Aug 2024
    North Rockhampton QLD 47019 to 10 years in the role, current employee
    Proud to work for a company providing lifesaving training, community and humanitarian services.
    The good thingsWork with a great team of people who are passionate about working for this not-for-profit organisation and our wonderful clients.
    The challengesAs with most organisations, upper management can be out of touch with employees and their duties, however these issues lead to improvements and resolution.
    5.0
    Commercial Manager
    Aug 2024
    Yeerongpilly QLD 41053 to 4 years in the role, current employee
    I love working for this organisation. Everyday I'm saving lives!
    The good thingsI highly value the work ethic of the front line staff.
    The challengesLike all not-for-profit organisations, there are some challenges with upper management but this is delt with professionally.
    5.0
    St John
    Jul 2024
    Gladstone & Central QLD
    Overall a good experience with St John Ambulance QLD, would recommend.
    The good thingsWork for a not for profit, team I worked with.
    The challengesJust like any other company some higher management
    1.0
    Nundah
    Jun 2024
    Nundah QLD 4012
    A nightmare I am happy to have awakened from.
    The good thingsMet some really good coworkers.
    The challengesNot being treated with respect from staff in higher positions. Lack of training and good, honest management.
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    2.0
    Customer Service Role
    Sep 2023
    Brisbane QLD 4000Less than 1 year in the role, former employee
    The organisation's values are amazing and the volunteers are passionate but the management is bad and people are stressed and overworked.
    The good thingsGreat people, passionate volunteers
    The challengesToxic work environment, high staff turnover, policies and procedures are not in place, chronically understaffed, low wages.
    5.0
    Management
    May 2019
    I have enjoyed the experiences and opportunities that this organisation has given me personally.
    The good thingsCompany with a long and highly respected history and strong brand. Great staff and volunteers to work along side. Delivering excellent charitable programs that sustain communities and build resilience.
    The challengesCompetitive markets, and changing landscapes across multiple industries have challenged the organisation. Many charities vying for same funding and volunteer participation.
    5.0
    Manager
    Apr 2019
    3 to 4 years in the role, current employee
    Great place to work and make a difference!
    The good thingsSt John serves the community - the work has a purpose that goes beyond a job and an income
    The challengesThe \"profit for purpose\" or \"self funded charity\" sector has many challenges including competing with fully commercial competitors for a share of the public and private market.
    2.0
    Customer service role in community services department
    Jan 2019
    1 to 2 years in the role
    The highlight was resigning.
    The good thingsThe clients and colleagues
    The challengesUnethical managers and management practices
    1.0
    St John Ambulance Queensland
    Jun 2018
    Physically and mentally draining.
    The good thingsI have none to offer for this organisation.
    The challengesNumerous to mention. Not a conducive workplace for personal growth or career progression.
    4.0
    HR/Administration/Receptionist
    Nov 2017
    5 to 6 years in the role, former employee
    A bitter sweet journey with passionate people.
    The good thingsDiversity of roles/jobs relating to training, corporate & volunteering for communities.
    The challengesLarge workplace & many departments can isolate new people who don't have anything to do with other people.
    3.0
    Area Manager
    Sep 2017
    9 to 10 years in the role, former employee
    Great to work for a NFP but it can come at the cost of inefficiencies
    The good thingsVariety of involvements
    The challengesOffice environment / equipment bit sub-standard. Had to improvise a lot.
    3.0
    Community Services
    Aug 2017
    Work
    The good thingsThe clients, the staff who became friends.
    The challengesManagement, toxic environment.
    4.0
    First Aid Trainer
    Mar 2017
    Less than 1 year in the role, current employee
    This role is completely suited to my personality and immensely rewarding.
    The good thingsI love the fact that there is training available for advancement and allows for diversity in day to day activity.
    The challengesNo challenges, just advantages.
    5.0
    Sales and Customer Service Representative
    Oct 2015
    1 to 2 years in the role, former employee
    From the initial job interview to the Christmas Lunch/Farewell Party everyone at St John's was extraordinarily wonderful. There was never a moment i wished i had another job with other people.
    The good thingsAll the staff are helpful, friendly and great to work with. I was able to work around being a single mother with 2 children without any problems.
    The challengesThere are no limits with what you can do with the role, the job is anything and everything you want to make it.
    3.0
    Lecturer
    Sep 2015
    If the right education was given to the local managers, the issues that are causing problems would be erased. But the wrong people are given too much leiway.
    The good thingsI love to teach in an area that I have a lot of Knowledge. Helping the remote area's of QLD to save lives and make better health decisions.
    The challengesLocal management is poor. They only pay 5 hours a day. so for an 8 hour course your only paid 5. The pay master is not up to day with the latest taxation boundaries and you pay too much tax. local management cannot guarantee that you will be reimbursed any costs out of your own pocket due to inadequate management.
    5.0
    Pipeline Paramedic
    Sep 2015
    Less than 1 year in the role, former employee
    I really liked working with St John, the staff are amazing
    The good thingsGood to work for when they have the work.
    The challengesKeeping the job with the changes of contracts
    5.0
    Paramedic
    Sep 2015
    1 to 2 years in the role, former employee
    non stressful and positive
    The good thingsStaff are excellent
    The challengesWorking away from the team is going to have it's challenges
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