Deon Brink has been with St John Ambulance WA since January 2008 and was appointed director of ambulance operations in March 2019. Mr Brink is also an adjunct research associate at Curtin University's School of Nursing, Midwifery and Paramedicine. Prior to joining St John Ambulance WA, he spent over 8 years at APLS (Advanced Paediatric Life Support) Australia as an instructor and course director.