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Welcome to the CAA Job Board

Here you will find a wide range of roles available in ambulance member services and related organisations and companies.

For information on how to place a job advertisement email: admin@caa.net.au.

 

 

2025 HDR Scholarship

Aus-ROC & Curtin University

About this scholarship

This PhD scholarship is funded through the NHMRC Centre of Research Excellence grant entitled:Optimising the emergency response to save lives: An Aus-ROC Centre of Research Excellence (Aus-ROC CRE). The purpose of the scholarship is to provide a full-time PhD stipend to enable doctoral research that aims to make a difference to survival outcomes for out-of-hospital cardiac arrest (OHCA). 

The exact PhD topic is negotiable. Whilst it must align with the Aus-ROC CRE program of research, the focus could be clinical, epidemiology, public health, health services, psychosocial, linguistic or spatial analysis.

 

  • Current Students
  • Future Students
  • Faculty of Health Sciences
  • Higher Degree by Research
  • Australian Citizen
  • Australian Permanent Resident
  • New Zealand Citizen
  • Merit Based
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Fundraising Officer

St John NT

ABOUT THE ROLE

This is a 12-month maternity leave placement, applicants will be reviewed as they are received. 

While previous fundraising experience is not essential, sound administration, excellent customer service and communication skills are vital. This role would be suited to someone who enjoys finding solutions and is willing to use their initiative to identify opportunities for fundraising and completing tasks. The role includes management of donor databases, administration of grant applications including acquittals and managing digital fundraising platforms. You will be able to work with staff and volunteers across the organisation as well as the St John NT Board and external stakeholders.

ABOUT YOU

  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills
  • Ability to take direction and develop a project or solution to meet organisational objectives.
  • Advanced skills in Microsoft Office suite.
  • Ability to use, or willingness to learn, digital applications such as Canva, Mail Chimp, Survey Monkey and social media platforms.
  • Willingness to evaluate, select and act on various methods and strategies for solving problems and meeting objectives before being asked or required to do so.

WHAT WE CAN OFFER YOU

  • Competitive Salary.        
  • 6 week's annual leave.
  • Salary packaging of $15,899 plus entertainment benefits of $2650 available.
  • A range of wellness initiatives such as flu vaccination, discounted health insurance, mental and general well-being dedicated employee assistance program for employees of St John Ambulance NT and their immediate family members.
  • Physical Fitness Reimbursement.
  • 17.5% Annual Leave Loading.
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Clinical Pathways Coordinator

St John WA

Closes 25th May 2025

For more than 130 years, St John WA has been a cornerstone of support in Western Australia connecting with community through education, training and care.  

As a trusted not-for-profit, the organisation’s unwavering mission is to serve humanity and build resilient communities which we do through a strong team spirit, camaraderie and the collaboration of all team members – paid and volunteers alike - working together to support wellbeing and health for every Western Australian.  

St John WA is powered by team members who have a strong sense of belonging and purpose and combined we are a leader in pre-hospital care and related products.

Last year, we connected with 1.2 million Western Australians including:  

  • 340,000 people through first aid training, education and engagement,  
  • 362,000 people who received care close to where they live and work,  
  • 410,000 received trusted transport and emergency care when they needed it most.   

A job to be proud of:

Are you an experienced clinical professional with a passion for system reform and patient-centred care?

We are seeking a Clinical Pathways Coordinator to join our State Control Centre – Clinical Hub in a permanent full-time role based in Belmont.

In this position, you will help shape the future of out-of-hospital care by designing, refining, and evaluating clinically appropriate patient pathways. Your work will play a key role in reducing emergency ambulance demand by facilitating timely, effective, and alternative care options in collaboration with both internal teams and external healthcare partners.

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Qualified Ambulance Paramedic

St John WA

Closes 30th May 2025

Do you want to work for an iconic Western Australian organisation committed to changing lives and making a difference to your community?  

For more than 130 years, St John WA has been a cornerstone of support in Western Australia connecting with community through education, training and care.  

As a trusted not-for-profit, the organisation’s unwavering mission is to serve humanity and build resilient communities which we do through a strong team spirit, camaraderie and the collaboration of all team members – paid and volunteers alike - working together to support wellbeing and health for every Western Australian.  

St John WA is powered by team members who have a strong sense of belonging and purpose and combined we are a leader in pre-hospital care and related products with revenue of about $500 million across 17 different services, and a team of 8500 including 3500 paid team members and 5000 volunteer team members.   

Last year, we connected with 1.2 million Western Australians including:  

  • 340,000 people through first aid training, education and engagement,  
  • 362,000 people who received care close to where they live and work,  
  • 410,000 received trusted transport and emergency care when they needed it most.   

The Opportunity

St John WA have multiple opportunities available for qualified and experienced Ambulance Paramedics.

Our Paramedics are courageous, caring, confident and patient and put themselves on the front-line of pre-hospital medical care every day, making life changing decisions. Our Paramedics work collaboratively with the broader St John WA organisation and other health care and emergency service organisations to provide quality, patient centred care to the Western Australian community.

Please note, due to operational demands successful applicants will be rostered to and required to work in the South Metropolitan Area. Applicants that reside outside of this area will be expected to travel to these locations.

Candidate Eligibility and Criteria

To be considered candidates must have;

  • Completed a degree in Paramedicine from a recognised AHPRA approved programs of study course provider or recognised international education provider;
  • Professional registration with the Paramedicine Board of Australia, or willingness to obtain;
  • Minimum of 2 years' recent on road experience (within the past 12 months) with a recognised jurisdictional ambulance service as a paramedic, ESSENTIAL;
  • Hold a drivers license with no restrictions and no more than 6 demerit points if an Australian drivers licence, or equivalent; and

Please note, we are now accepting applications from candidates who do not currently have Australian Working Rights. Candidates will need to meet visa eligibility requirements, including age and qualifications, as outlined by the Department of Home Affairs.

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Emergency Medical Dispatcher

Queensland Ambulance Service

Closes 1st June 2025

The Emergency Medical Dispatcher (EMD) is an operational role within the QAS that works collaboratively with the Operations Centre team, the broader QAS organisation and other health care and emergency service providers.

The purpose of the role is to receive emergency calls, provide essential pre-arrival advice, dispatch QAS resources and coordinate patient transport movements for the Queensland community.

 

Job details

 

Position status Permanent
Position type Full-time
Occupational group Health - Qld Ambulance
Classification Not applicable
Workplace Location Toowoomba region
Job ad reference QLD/621968/25
Closing date 30-Jun-2025
Yearly salary $66108 - $88101
Fortnightly salary $2534.00 - $3377.00
Job duration  
Contact person QAS Recruitment
Contact details Phone: 3635 2289
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We are seeking applicants who, within the context of the role responsibilities, possess the following key attributes:

Communication & Relationships

  • Well-developed interpersonal and communication skills including active listening, assertiveness and empathy.
  • Ability to employ strategies to successfully de-escalate highly emotive callers/situations.
  • Demonstrated ability to work as an effective member of a collaborative team and assist fellow team members toward the achievement of required performance objectives and customer service outcomes.
  • Strong customer service commitment demonstrated through professional attitude and behaviour.

Learning & Development

  • Ability to rapidly acquire an understanding of the highly technical aspects of the role and all relevant QAS policies and procedures.
  • Ability to self-reflect and incorporate feedback to continually develop personal capability and professional practice.
  • Demonstrate an ongoing commitment to education through a proven record of tertiary study, vocational education or work relevant courses.
  • Ability to apply reasoning, analytical and problem-solving skills in a calm manner, to assess a patient's emergent needs and determine an appropriate course of action using existing resources.
  • Awareness of own personal triggers and limitations and a commitment to employ personal coping mechanisms to manage stress and pressure whilst maintaining operational performance.
  • Ability to manage stress and maintain performance under pressure without a negative impact on self or others.
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Director Staff Support Services

Queensland Ambulance Service

Closes 1st June 2025

Queensland Ambulance Service (Organisation site)
Staff Support Services Unit; Office of the Commissioner; Head Office; Fortitude Valley

The Director, Staff Support Services is a key role within the QAS, reporting directly to the Commissioner. The role is responsible for the leadership, management and delivery of the QAS staff support service function (Priority One), which provides high quality programs to support the emotional and psychological well-being of QAS employees, volunteers and their families, in line with regulatory compliance and best practice mental health models.

The Director, Staff Support Services will provide a superior level of support to the Commissioner and senior executives and lead the development and maintenance of a professional and cohesive employee assistance network throughout the state, to ensure that high quality employee assistance and counselling services are delivered.

 

Job details

 

Position status Fixed Term Temporary
Position type Flexible full-time
Occupational group Psychology, Counselling & Social Work
Classification SO
Workplace Location Brisbane - North
Job ad reference QLD/635755/25
Closing date 23-May-2025
Yearly salary $169261 - $182579
Fortnightly salary $6487.80 - $6998.20
Job duration Up to 6 months
Contact person Todd Wehr
Contact details Mobile: 0419 707 397
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We are seeking applicants who, within the context of the role responsibilities, possess the following key attributes:

  • Extensive knowledge and understanding of contemporary best practice in psychological debriefing, trauma intervention strategies and high level skills in managing the mental health care components of significant and traumatic workplace incidents.
  • Proven experience and capability in establishing and implementing strategic plans and frameworks; providing high level policy advice; and contributing to the development of strategic policy and service planning initiatives.
  • Extensive skill and a record of achievement in leading and managing professional mental health care services in an emergency services environment, and the proven ability to capably evaluate and modify policies, programs and services as necessary, to effectively manage people and resources in frontline crises.
  • A superior level of skill in communicating, consulting, advocating and negotiating at an organisational level, and the proven ability to cultivate and maintain productive and influential relationships with a diverse range of internal and external stakeholders.
  • Demonstrated ability to lead a multi-disciplinary professional team in an environment of competing priorities and needs with finite resources.
  • Superior conceptual, analytical and problem solving skills including a demonstrated ability to interpret trend/output/outcome performance data and provide advice and recommendations to senior executives which contributes to quality decision making.
  • A proven commitment to ongoing personal professional development, maintaining knowledge of current research outcomes in psychosocial health and actively contributing to professional memberships and networks.

The following mandatory requirements, special conditions and/or other requirements apply to this role:

  • Whilst not mandatory, a degree in psychology, social science or social work and a postgraduate qualification in counselling; or equivalent qualifications, will be highly regarded.
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Senior Manager Respect at Work

NSW Ambulance

Closes 1st June 2025

The organization

NSW Ambulance is an integral part of the NSW Health system that must work together seamlessly to deliver services to the community of NSW. We take a values-based leadership approach putting our people at the centre of everything we do, striving to deliver our mission of Excellence in Care through our CORE Values of Collaboration, Openness, Respect and Empowerment. 

 

Hear what it's like to work for NSW Ambulance

 

Around the Grounds - November 2024

 

The opportunity

The Senior Manager Respect at Work is a newly established role that will be responsible for designing and implementing comprehensive and contemporary processes, operating procedures and strategies designed to prevent and manage inappropriate sex-based behaviour and sexual discrimination at NSW Ambulance.

Reporting to the Executive Director, People & Culture key responsibilities include:

  • Leading a team of specialist Investigators to deliver best practice, trauma-informed case management
  • Overseeing complex, sensitive complaints related to sex-based behaviours and ensure compliance with all legal and policy requirements
  • Designing and implementing forward-thinking strategies that prevent and address inappropriate workplace conduct
  • Providing expert guidance to senior leaders with the view of shaping culture through fit-for-purpose programs and frameworks
  • Drive performance, system improvements and long-term culture change through ethical leadership and collaboration

 

Please refer to the Role Description and Position Conditions and General Info for further information.

 

About you

Our ideal candidate is a values-driven and influential leader with proven experience leading Respect at Work practices and the provision of a trauma informed, victim centred approach towards sexual harassment and discrimination. They will bring:

  • Proven senior leadership experience in complex investigations, with a focus on respectful workplace culture
  • Deep knowledge of relevant legislation, complaints management, and compliance standards
  • Demonstrated ability to lead specialist teams and drive culture change across large organisations
  • Sound judgement and experience managing complex, sensitive matters in high-pressure settings
  • Exceptional communication and stakeholder management skills, with a collaborative, people-first approach
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Paramedic Opportunities

Wellington Free Ambulance

Closes 30th June 2025

Why join Wellington Free Ambulance

We are the one and only paramedic service for Wellington and Wairarapa, and the only Paramedic service in the country who are free. 

We are proud of the place we hold in our community, and the high-quality, leading-edge patient care that our people deliver every day.  As well as emergency paramedic care, we provide patient transfer services; have paramedics who are part of the Life Flight crew and rescue squad, plus operate the 111 clinical communications centre for our region. We respond on average to around 57,000 emergency incidents per year. 

We consider ourselves to be the best little ambulance service in the world, with an awesome team around 400 staff and over 80 volunteers who cover from Cook Strait to just north of Waikanae on the Kapiti Coast, and across to Mt Bruce in the Wairarapa.   Being this size means when you join you do become part of our whanau and you really do make a huge impact for our community!  

If you would like to learn more about our great place to work, please visit Wellington Free Ambulance’s website www.wfa.org.nz . You can also see more about our fantastic organisation by viewing our page on https://www.facebook.com/wellingtonfreeambulance/

What our Paramedics do

Our paramedic crews respond to emergencies 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. It’s their job to work quickly and help by providing world class, compassionate care to our community across Wellington and Wairarapa.

As a Paramedic you will be required to provide the highest possible standard of patient care in a consistently efficient, effective and professional manner. This role provides leadership within their assigned authority to practice, ensuring that professionalism and clinical excellence are always modelled and maintained, in all situations and interactions.

We are seeking qualified Paramedics who have previously worked as a Paramedic with an Authority to Practice – whatever experience you have we would welcome your application! 

***Great news for our overseas applications – Paramedics are now on the Green List here in New Zealand!

What this means for you?

This allows people with job offers to apply under the fast-track Straight to Residence category which can allow applicants to enter New Zealand with residence from the outset. The changes for Healthcare workers will come into effect on 29th of May and Straight To Residence applications for these occupations can be submitted from this date.

We are an Accredited Employer so you will still be able to apply if your stay is likely to be temporary. Read more about this here

See more about the creative Capital of New Zealand, the night life, café culture and easy access to outdoor activities in these websites below:

Home - WellingtonNZ.com

Outdoors - Wellington City Council

Top 10 things to do in Wellington | 100% Pure New Zealand (newzealand.com)

Or you might want to explore the outdoors right on your doorstep in the Wairarapa. The Wairarapa can offer walking and cycling trials with minimal distance to travel from home, boutique shopping,  and a number of vineyards to visit on your day off. Find out more about it here:

Live and Work in the Wairarapa - Tourism information from Destination Wairarapa (wairarapanz.com)

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Senior Cloud Security Administrator

Ambulance Victoria

Closes 21st May 2025

 

Job Description

At Ambulance Victoria (AV) we are proud to share our commitment to save and improve lives by providing outstanding care for our patients. This is our promise to every patient, and it sits at the heart of everything we do. No matter what corporate or support role you play in delivering our critical services to Victorians, you will join a team dedicated to bringing our vision to be a world leading ambulance service to life. 

As a key member of the Business and Technology Programs (BTP) department the Senior Cloud Security Administrator will provide senior level expertise to support design, cloud project implementation, cloud operational support and cyber security controls and protection measures to all aspect of Ambulance Victoria's Public Cloud, Private Cloud and Private Data Centres with a specialist focus on performing regular reviews on cloud and IT infrastructure security posture and mitigating identified risks and issues. 

This is a full time, permanent opportunity. While WFH/Hybrid options are accessible and available to all employees, it is essential that the successful applicant maintains a presence at our Blackburn North Business Centre in line with our hybrid working model. 

About the role

Reporting to the Senior Lead Cloud Technology, the responsibilities of this position include, but are not limited to:

  • Expertly administer Cloud Security Controls to ensure AV cloud and security standards are maintained in a professional and mature manner
  • Identify and resolve security issues using cloud tools like Azure Advisor, Sentinel and Security Score to maintain a secure cloud posture
  • Support the senior manager with identifying and mitigating security risks and issues identified in public cloud, private cloud, and private Data Centres
  • Plan, prioritise, execute, and report on mitigation activities to address security issues
  • Supports Program/Project Managers to implement, upgrade and maintain cloud security and computing platforms in line with the Cloud Computing and security strategy 
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Consultant Organisational Capability

Ambulance Victoria

Closes 19th May 2025

Job Description

At Ambulance Victoria (AV) we are proud to share our commitment to save and improve lives by providing outstanding care for our patients. This is our promise to every patient, and it sits at the heart of everything we do. No matter what corporate or support role you play in delivering our critical services to Victorians, you will join a team dedicated to bringing our vision to be a world leading ambulance service to life. 

We are seeking a Consultant Organisational Development to provide Support for our Organisational Development Department. 

This is a Full Time, permanent position. While WFH/Hybrid options are available, it is essential that the successful applicant maintains a presence at Doncaster in line with our hybrid working model.   

About the role

Reporting to the Senior Lead Organisational Capability, responsibilities of this position include, but not limited to:

  • Apply learning and capability strategy, frameworks, and methodologies, to deliver prioritised actions aligned to achieving AV goals, and aligned to existing people strategies
  • Leverage appropriate methodology and technology to deliver effective outcomes to meet the diverse learning and capability needs across AV
  • Research, source and develop fit-for-purpose solutions to capability needs, deploying a range of methodologies
  • Contribute to the learning needs analysis processes across AV and to the development of training calendars and longer term strategic organisational capability plans
  • Provide learning-related change management support and proactively develop proposals for service enhancement and innovation 

About you

To be considered for this position you will possess a relevant degree or relevant industry certification with proven subsequent relevant experience, or an equivalent combination of training and relevant experience. Other requirements include:

  • Experience working in a Learning & Development role, or similar
  • Experienced consulting, designing, and delivery of learning solutions, using variable mediums, to diverse internal stakeholder groups with measurable impact
  • Demonstrated facilitation experience and ability to support effective group discussions
  • Experience in development and delivery of learning solutions to support change management 

Working at Ambulance Victoria

As a valued member of AV you will enjoy a professional working environment that recognises the importance of work/life balance. We offer salary packaging options, generous personal leave entitlements, accrued days off for full time roles, and other benefits including free on-site parking. 

We believe our people are our greatest resource and the sustainability of our workforce depends on how well we utilise our people's skills and abilities and whether our staffing reflects the diversity of the Victorian community.  If you are ready to be an integral part in bringing our values of Care, Accountability, Respect and Excellence to life at AV, we want to hear from you! 

Important information

By applying for a position, you agree to undertake an assessment of any Secondary Employment or outside interests, in line with AV's Secondary Employment procedure. This is required to ensure there is no perceived or actual conflict of interest for AV should you be successful and commence in the role. 

Successful applicants will need to be willing to complete pre-employment screening including references, misconduct and Police Checks. 

This position is classified AV4 under the Ambulance Victoria (Management and Administrative Staff) Enterprise Agreement 2021. 

The position description can be found on the AV Careers website https://careers.ambulance.vic.gov.au

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