Welcome to the CAA Job BoardHere 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. |  |
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2025 HDR ScholarshipAus-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.
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Chief Executive OfficerWellington Free AmbulanceCloses 3rd August 2025
Wellington Free Ambulance provides lifesaving, 24/7 paramedic services across Greater Wellington and Wairarapa, responding to over 54,000 emergencies annually. Supported by dedicated crews and community-based care, WFA ensures free, high-quality healthcare access for all. With funding streams from service contracts and fundraising, WFA’s essential, compassionate service remains entirely free. Full Scholarship Description | |
Qualified Ambulance ParamedicSt John WA Closes 31st December 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. Last year, we connected with 1.2 million Western Australians including:
The Opportunity St John WA is looking for qualified and experienced Ambulance Paramedics to join our dedicated team across the Perth Metropolitan Area. As a Paramedic with St John WA, you’ll be at the forefront of pre-hospital care, making critical, life-saving decisions in a fast-paced and rewarding environment. We’re searching for individuals who are compassionate, confident, courageous, and patient—those who thrive under pressure and are committed to providing high-quality, patient-centred care. 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. Why Western Australia? Western Australia is consistently referred to as the ‘powerhouse' of Australia's economy. While just over 80% of our population occupies the Perth Metropolitan Area, there are also opportunities in our rural and remote locations. Western Australians will tell you that our State offers the best lifestyle in the world, with a fantastic climate, relaxed pace of life and a natural environment. There are wineries in your backyard and pristine beaches in your front. Isn't it time you headed to Perth, Western Australia? So how do you make this dream a reality? If you are considering moving to Australia's best kept secret whilst maintaining your gratifying career and being part of a highly reputable Ambulance Service, then take the first step to make this dream happen. Full Job Description |
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Corporate Communications OfficerSt John WA Closes 6th August 2025 Do you want to work for an iconic Western Australian organisation committed to 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. Last year, we connected with 1.2 million Western Australians including:
A job to be proud of: Join St John WA as a Corporate Communications Officer and take pride in using your creative writing and communication skills to drive meaningful engagement across the organisation. In this permanent full-time role based in Belmont, you will report to the Corporate Communications Lead and collaborate with the wider Corporate Affairs team to deliver impactful communication strategies that align with St John’s values and strategic plan. What you’ll do:
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Emergency Medical Dispatch Support Officer (EMDSO) - Triple Zero (000) Emergency Call Takers SA Ambulance Service Closes 31st August 2025 Emergency Medical Dispatch Support Officers (EMDSOs) answer Triple Zero (000) emergency calls as well as non-emergency bookings for ambulance attendance. EMDSOs assess a patient’s condition over the phone based on the information provided and give step-by-step instructions so that the management of the patient can begin immediately. When joining the team, SAAS provides all training in the completion of HLT31020 – Certificate III in Ambulance Communications (Call-taking) to equip EMDSOs with valuable life-saving skills. To be successful in this role, you must enjoy assisting and helping others during periods of high stress and anxiety and be willing to use your highly developed problem-solving skills to help guide a person over the phone and determine the most appropriate pathway. SA Ambulance Service is a Registered Training Organisation (RTO 0264). Our processes are separated into two separate stages as follows: Stage 1 – Will likely include
Stage 2 – Will likely include
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Patient Transfer Officer (Multiple Vacancies) SA Ambulance Service Closes 1st August 2025 SA Health Job reference: 908961 Location: - VARIOUS - Job status: Ongoing Eligibility: Open to Everyone
SA Ambulance Service (SAAS) is the provider of emergency ambulance services in South Australia and is dedicated to providing the people of SA with the highest level of emergency medical patient care, treatment and transport. The Patient Transfer Officer (PTO) position responds to requests for non-emergency care and transportation of patients, ensuring that appropriate standards of customer service and patient care are maintained. PTOs work closely with hospital staff and nursing home personnel to ensure that patients requiring transportation receive the highest level of service. Please note: While the role typically involves low-acuity cases, there may be times when your team is the closest ambulance to a high-acuity emergency. Please visit the Patient Transfer Officer Career Page to find out more and be sure to read through the Frequently Asked Questions attached below to gain a greater understanding of the position. Eligibility SAAS are seeking applicants with the following abilities, values and experience:
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Enterprise Networking EngineerSt John WA Closes 12th August 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:
A job to be proud of: We are looking for Enterprise Networking Engineers in the Digital Services team, this role involves providing Enterprise Network support expertise within Digital Services supporting the team in planning, installing, configuring, maintaining, and optimising all IT and OT Network Technology hardware, software, and communication links, ensuring minimal downtime. You will also support to diagnose, resolve, and document hardware and software issues, providing end-user support as needed. These responsibilities are essential for maintaining the operational integrity of St John’s IT and Emergency Service Infrastructure, ensuring that end users have the necessary tools to perform their jobs effectively. This position is a permanent full-time position and will be located at the Belmont office. Full Job Description |
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Policy and Research OfficerThe Council of Ambulance Authorities Are you ready to make an impact in health policy and research at an International level?
We’re on the lookout for an experienced and motivated Policy & Research Officer to join the Council of Ambulance Authorities (CAA)—a leading not-for-profit and registered charity that drives collaboration, innovation, and advocacy across the ambulance sector.
If you're passionate about meaningful work in health policy, thrive on research and collaboration, and want to contribute to projects that support real-world change—we’d love to hear from you. This permanent full-time position is based in our Western Adelaide office, ready for immediate start.
Role Overview: The Policy & Research Officer plays a key role in delivering high-quality research and supporting policy development that informs decision-making across the organisation. Reporting to the Policy & Research Manager and Director - Partnerships & Advocacy, the role ensures that research and policy efforts align with organisational priorities. This position requires strong judgment, proactive stakeholder engagement, and the ability to coordinate working groups and support projects with minimal supervision. This role also contributes to the organisation’s broader strategic goals by facilitating knowledge sharing, producing data-driven insights, and ensuring research and policy outputs are timely, relevant, and actionable.
Key Responsibilities: Policy Research & Development:
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Paramedic (Australian Registered)National St John Ambulance Papua New Guinea Closes 31st July 2025 Location: Lae, Kokopo, Mt Hagen or Port Moresby Commencement: January-April 2026 Contract Term: Minimum 12 months Remuneration: Salary + accommodation, vehicle, phone, internet, allowances, leave entitlements About the Role National St John Ambulance PNG is recruiting experienced and adaptable paramedics to join the PNG-Australia Policing Partnership (PNG-APP) Paramedic Support Program – a collaborative initiative providing medical support to the Australian Federal Police (AFP) in Papua New Guinea. This unique role offers the opportunity to provide high-level pre-hospital care in a remote, resource-limited environment. Paramedics are deployed primarily to regional locations (Lae, Kokopo, or Mt Hagen) or Port Moresby, and contribute both to AFP medical support (in a 24/7 on-call capacity) as well as local ambulance service delivery. You will also work alongside local ambulance officers and clinicians to support local operations, serve as a clinical role model, and contribute to the ongoing development and capacity-building of the national ambulance service. The role involves a component of non-clinical and sustainable development work within the project, with the opportunity for paramedics to spearhead and lead their own projects.
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Senior AdministratorHato Hone St John Closes 30th July 2025
Company Description Ko wai mātou - About us: Hato Hone St John has been serving New Zealanders and working to save lives since 1885. As well as providing Ambulance Services, our programmes and team of over 11,000 staff and volunteers are helping to build strong, resilient communities across the motu; supporting everyone in Aotearoa to live healthier, happier and longer lives. Job Description He aha te tūranga - About the role: This 12-month fixed-term role provides high-level administrative and coordination support to district leaders, helping to deliver key priorities for the Emergency Ambulance Service. Based in Christchurch City, this is a full-time position working 40 hours per week, Monday to Friday. You’ll be the primary point of contact for the District Operations Manager and wider District Leadership Team for their administrative needs. Key skills required:
Qualifications Ko wai koe - About you: This role will suit a highly organised and experienced administration professional, ideally with 3+ years’ experience in a medium to large organisation. Experience within the health sector would be an advantage. Key skills required to be successful in this role:
Additional Information Me pēhea te tuku tono - How to apply Click “I’m interested” before applications close on Wednesday 30th July 2025 - please upload a covering letter addressed to James Stewart For further information please contact Sammie Potter, Recruitment Advisor on 09 526 0528 x 8437 or sammie.potter@stjohn.org.nz to arrange a confidential discussion. Please note: all appointments are subject to satisfactory completion of pre-employment checks. This does apply to current members as well. Full Job Description |
Telecare Field RepresentativeHato Hone St John Closes 30th July 2025
Company Description Ko wai mātou - About us: Hato Hone St John has been serving New Zealanders and working to save lives since 1885. As well as providing Ambulance Services, our programmes and team of over 11,000 staff and volunteers are helping to build strong, resilient communities across the motu; supporting everyone in Aotearoa to live healthier, happier and longer lives. Job Description He aha te tūranga - About the role: As Aotearoa's leading medical alarm provider, our St John Medical Alarm team are passionate about helping seniors, people with disabilities, and other vulnerable members of our community stay independent for longer. Our monitored alarm systems provide peace of mind, ensuring that help is just the push of a button away. As a Telecare Field Representative, you’ll play a vital role in supporting our customers by:
This is a fixed-term contract position for 12 months, covering parental leave. The hours are 40 per week - Monday to Friday, 8.30am to 5.00pm. You will also be on call every fourth weekend, with allowances provided. This role covers Hastings, Havelock North and surrounding areas. Qualifications Ko wai koe | About You You don’t need prior experience with medical alarms—we’ll teach you everything you need to know! What matters most is your ability to connect with people and provide outstanding customer support. To succeed in this role, you’ll have:
If you love helping people and want to make a real difference, we’d love to hear from you! Apply today. Full Job Description |
