Steve was born in Mansfield, Victoria and was educated at the Benalla Technical College. In 1964 he joined the RAAF and enjoyed postings to Melbourne, Sydney, Adelaide and Darwin.

After being discharged from the military in Melbourne in 1970 Steve returned to Darwin to take up employment with the NT Housing Commission. After attending a first aid course in 1977 he joined as a Volunteer and in 1979 joined the full time Ambulance Service. Steve was one of the first staff members to establish the service in the Barkly region.

Steve remained in Tennant Creek until 1982 then transferred to Alice Springs. He completed paramedic training in 1985 and spent a period of three years in Darwin before being promoted to Operations Manager Alice Springs. Steve was the Alice Springs Operations Manager from 1988 until 2008 when he was appointed as the First Aid Services Manager.

Steve and his wife, Ros have been married for forty four years, have three grown up children, Emily, Warren and Scott and four grandchildren.

FIRST AID SERVICES MANAGER

Steve was appointed in the newly established role of First Aid Services Manager in 2008 responsible for all volunteer activities – administration, Youth Development, recruiting, financial services and resourcing in the Northern Territory. Steve’s role includes the development of an Operations Branch Business Plan, developing networks and increasing the profile of St John Volunteers in the Community.

COMMISSIONER 

(Volunteer Role)
After joining St John as a volunteer in 1977 Steve completed paramedic training and continued his volunteering work after he joined as a full time ambulance officer. His commitment to the volunteers has continued and he has held various positions. Steve was promoted to Commissioner in July 2008, the highest volunteer rank in the Northern Territory.

As Commissioner, Steve is responsible for the development and the implementation of strategy, policy and standards in Event and Emergency First Aid and Youth Development (Cadet) activities. The Commissioner is a member of the NT St John Council and works closely with the National Staff Group and National Commissioners Group to develop national Operations Branch policies and resources.

Involvement with St John

More Content

List of NT Commissioners
Greetings from the Territory Superintendent (19th December 2006)
Greetings from the Territory Superintendent (11th December 2007)
Steve Peers (Commissioner Promotion - 22nd July 2008)
2009 Commissioner’s Message
St John Ambulance NT Commissioner – Celebrates 30 Years
Knighthood for St John Ambulance Member & Graduation Ceremony
Investiture Ceremony 2009