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

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Paramedic - Multiple Vacancies (522658)

Ambulance Tasmania

      Commencement dates from 20 May 2024.

      Please note this recruitment process is for experienced Paramedics who must have completed an orientation to practice for Ambulance Paramedic qualification through a jurisdictional ambulance service AND have a current independent clinical scope of practice at that level AND have recency of practice. This process does not form part of an Ambulance Tasmania Graduate Paramedic Training Course recruitment.

      Ambulance Tasmania promotes and provides integrated high quality, emergency ambulance care, rescue, and patient transport to the Tasmanian community. The role of Ambulance Tasmania is to provide pre-hospital patient care, specialised patient transport, medical transfers, and public education. AT achieves this using salaried and volunteer staff as well as through the support of independent ambulance services.

      Ambulance staff are frontline health care professionals. They are active members of the health care team, contributing to the preservation and restoration of health for the people of Tasmania. Paramedics provide efficient and effective medical care, which is timely, appropriate to the needs of the patient, of a high quality and equitably available.

      The Role:

      • Attend to members of the community requiring clinical care and treatment via ambulance services.
      • Independently, or as part of a team, deliver pre-hospital clinical care in accordance with approved clinical practice guidelines.
      • Maintain constant contact with the State Communications Centre, in accordance with Ambulance Tasmania policies and protocols.
      • Complete all relevant documentation with respect to clinical services, training provided and changes to the working environment and equipment.
      • Maintain a prescribed level of knowledge in ambulance care practices and the correct application of ambulance equipment.
      • Maintain the allocated vehicle and equipment in a state of readiness at all times.
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      Qualified Ambulance Paramedic

      St John WA

          The Organisation

          St John WA is a well renowned not-for-profit organisation whose vision and purpose is to serve humanity and build resilient communities. 

          With over 130 years of experience, the culture at St John WA is underpinned by a strong team spirit, camaraderie and the collaboration of employees and volunteers working together to change lives, while creating a powerful sense of belonging, where our people want to work. 

          This combined with over 3000 permanent staff, 6000 volunteers and annual revenues of around $400 million, makes St John WA the industry leader in the provision of pre-hospital care and related products in Western Australia.  Each year we attend in excess of 250,000 people across the state, treat 350,000 patients at our primary health centres and teach over 330,000 people life-saving first aid skills. 

          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.

          Upon successful offer of employment, candidates will be required to obtain a light rigid licence and participate in the required immunisation program.

          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 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
          • Proof of Australian Working Rights are no longer required as part of the application process.

          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.

          What’s in it for you?

          When you become a member of the St John WA team, you’ll enjoy an innovative and professional working environment that recognises the importance of work/life balance. Our Ambulance Paramedics are rewarded with some of the best pay and conditions in Australia and employees can access benefits such as salary packaging, a $550 per annum health and wellbeing reimbursement, top-up superannuation opportunities, health insurance, consumer discounts and much more.

          We understand moving from another country or even interstate can be a big decision for some, so we’re offering relocation support to help you on your journey to calling Western Australia home.

          Relocation Support

          To assist successful international and interstate Ambulance Paramedics call Western Australia home, the following relocation support may be offered*;

          • Visa application support for international candidates
          • Economy one way air tickets to Perth, Western Australia
          • Accommodation provided on arrival to Western Australia
          • Additional financial support for car hire, relocation expenses etc up to an approved amount
            *Subject to terms and conditions

          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

          To Apply

          Please click on the ‘Apply’ link below and complete the online application form and upload a copy of the following:

          • Cover letter outlining your motivations for applying
          • Resume – comprehensive outline of experience
          • Paramedic qualifications, degree, transcript or equivalent
          • Proof of paramedicine registration or equivalent
          • Drivers Licence
          • Proof of Australian working right’s (if applicable)

          Please note, incomplete applications or those that have not provided the required documentation will not be accepted.

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          Indigenous Paramedic Program (IPP)

          Queensland Ambulance Service

          The Queensland Ambulance Service (QAS) acknowledges Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples as the Traditional Owners and Custodians of this country. We recognise their connection to land, wind, water and community. We pay respect to them, their cultures and to their Elders past, present and future.

          The QAS has developed its own Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Cultural Safety Framework and is actively working towards implementing the strategies and initiatives within this plan to increase its cultural capability. 

          QAS is committed to improving health equity for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and increasing workforce participation particularly within the health workforce.

          In July 2023 QAS released its Statement of Commitment to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples embedding this commitment into all aspects of our organisation.

          Our organisation is committed to growing its Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultural capability to:

          • enhance the quality of culturally appropriate services provided to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and communities
          • develop and maintain relationships with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities and organisations
          • increase the employment representation of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people from Indigenous communities within the QAS.

          The Indigenous Paramedic Program focus areas include:

          • providing access and equity in education for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people aspiring to work in the space of pre-hospital ambulance response
          • identifying Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Queenslanders with a strong interest in health care who have the support of their community
          • developing individuals to achieve their full potential
          • fostering the principles of reconciliation within everyday practice.

          The program provides a structured and supportive educational pathway with the added benefits of full-time employment within the pre-hospital emergency response sector. This program offers on-the-job clinical supervision from Paramedics and additional learning support throughout the program.

          The program education pathway has been tailored to accommodate various learning needs and capabilities. It provides a scaffolded program with several accreditation milestones available along the way. The QAS has partnered with the Central Queensland University to deliver a unique learning and employment opportunity. The program has been designed to equip participants with the theoretical knowledge and developed skills required to provide clinical assessment and care in the emergency pre-hospital environment.  

          For further details in relation to the requirements and duties of this role, and information on the recruitment process, please refer to the Role Description.

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          Paramedic (Australian Registered)

          St John Ambulance Papua New Guinea

          POSITION SUMMARY:

          St John PNG is advertising for Australian-Registered Paramedics to support a joint PNG-Australian initiative funded by the Australian Government (the Project). The Project will run for 3 years from April 2024 (with in-country training prior to commencement).

          As a St John PNG Paramedic (Australian-registered), your primary responsibility will be responding to calls for medical assistance from Australian staff attached to the Project, who will be based in Port Moresby, Lae, Mount Hagen and Kokopo. You will be responding with a locally-trained clinician.

          When you are not responding to medical assistance calls, you will assist with developing and training local ambulance personnel, coordinating and administrating clinical development projects and other capacity-building initiatives. 

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          Emergency Capability - Watch Centre Manager (Relief)

          Hato Hone St John

            • National Operations & Emergency Centre (NOEC)
            • Mt Wellington location
            • Shifts covering 24/7
            • Potential Job-Share option - split 50% on the road, 50% in NOEC

            Hato Hone St John is at the frontline of medical response, providing ambulance services throughout New Zealand. We work in a complex, fast-moving environment.

            We're looking for a new Watch Centre Manager for our National Operations & Emergency Centre (NOEC). This is an exciting leadership role based in the central hub of Ambulance Operations at Hato Hone St John.  

            The centre has several functions, including operational escalation and initial management for major incidents, and responds to real time information from reports and tactical boards. The Watch Centre Manager supports the NOEC Manager to effectively manage the centre and assist with the ongoing effectiveness of Hato Hone St John's ambulance operations, through service performance monitoring and management.

            This is a permanent Relief Watch Centre Manager vacancy. The WCM role is usually watch based working DDNN on a 4x4 roster. The Relief WCM covers the shifts of those WCMs on booked leave and at other times works on a 2-up M-F roster.

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            Qualified Ambulance Paramedic

            Ambulance Victoria 

             

            Ambulance Victoria (AV) is a recognised world leader in pre-hospital emergency care and is currently recruiting full time Advanced Life Support (ALS) Qualified Ambulance Paramedics to join our innovative and professional team.

            Becoming a member of the Ambulance Victoria team, you'll enjoy a professional working environment that recognises the importance of a work/life balance.  Our team is focused on cultural change to support continuous improvement, with exciting times ahead for us, aiming to provide even greater targeted pre-hospital care to all Victorians.  You will also enjoy benefits such as salary packaging, defined benefits superannuation and supported career growth.

            Are you ready to apply?

            •Are you an Australian or New Zealand citizen or the holder of an unrestricted working rights visa?

            •Are you prepared to work anywhere in the state of Victoria?

            •Are you willing to undertake rotating shift work including morning, afternoon and night shift inclusive of public holidays and weekends?

            •Do you hold a full driver's licence or have you held a probationary P2 licence  for at least one year?

            •Are you a qualified ALS Paramedic (or equivalent) within a service recognised by the Council of Ambulance Authorities

            If you answered yes to all of the above questions, we want to hear from you!

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            Ambulance Trainee Officers

            St John Ambulance Papua New Guinea

            St John takes year 12 graduates, puts them through an intensive 52-week training program to become a qualified ambulance officer.

            The gruelling induction training will test the trainees’ resolve, resilience and ability to learn and operate in a high pressure environment.

            Training phase

            Ambulance officer training takes place over a 52-week period.

            The trainee is required to complete all phases of their training to progress to become a qualified ambulance officer. The trainee is only considered a permanent employee of St John once they have completed all training to qualify as an ambulance officer.

            The training consists of three phases.

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            Emergency Medical Assistant (EMA)

            Hato Hone St John

                Emergency Medical Assistants (EMAs) are ambulance personnel trained in basic emergency skills. Their focus is on assisting personnel at higher practice levels to provide optimal patient care.

                The role of an EMA is to facilitate patient assessment, treatment, transport or referral, in support of a lead clinician, as part of an emergency ambulance crew. EMAs complement the lead clinician by supporting clinical care, crew resource management, manual handling, advanced driving, scene management (including the management of major incidents), de-escalation, physical intervention, procedural preparation and infection control. EMAs complete the same foundation education as everyone else.

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                Paramedic Opportunities in New Zealand

                Wellington Free Ambulance

                    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! 

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                    Emergency Medical Technician (EMT)

                    Hato Hone St John

                        Emergency Medical Technicians (EMTs) are clinically qualified ambulance personnel who have been trained to respond to independently assess, treat and transport patients as required. EMTs can administer a range of treatments, for example the administration of oral and intramuscular medicines. They have greater exposure to patients and more responsibility for patient care and clinical outcomes.

                        Approved pathways for qualification requirements:

                        • Gain the Level 5 New Zealand Diploma in Ambulance Practice. Qualification OverviewClinical Course Prospectus
                        • Gain the Diploma in Paramedic Science from AUT. Diploma in Paramedic Science
                        • Gain a Bachelor of Health Science (or equivalent) from a Paramedicine Accreditation Committee-accredited programme.
                        • Complete the first three semesters of a Bachelor of Health Science in Paramedicine at AUT or Whitireia.
                        • Apply to the ATP Credentialing Committee for approval to progress to Clinical Assessment. To be granted approval applicants will need to demonstrate to the committee that they are clearly making decisions and performing interventions in their existing practice at an EMT level.
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                        Graduate Ambulance Paramedic

                        Ambulance Victoria 

                        AV invites interested applicants in their final semester of study to submit their application for the role of Graduate Ambulance Paramedic.

                        Are you ready to apply?

                        • Are you an Australian or New Zealand citizen or the holder of an unrestricted working rights visa?
                        • Are you prepared to work anywhere in the state of Victoria?
                        • Have the dedication and commitment to undertake the full time graduate program required to become a Qualified Ambulance Paramedic?
                        • Are you willing to undertake rotating shift work including morning, afternoon and night shift inclusive of public holidays and weekends?
                        • Do you hold a full driver's licence or have you held a probationary P2 licence for at least one year?
                        • Have you completed or are you in your final semester of a recognised Paramedicine degree as listed on our website https://www.ambulance.vic.gov.au/careers/graduate-ambulance-paramedic-recruitment/

                        If you answered yes to all of the above questions, we want to hear from you!

                        Avoid delays with your application by following the below instructions:

                        • AV requires ALL documents to be certified by an authorised witness
                        • Certification must be dated within 6 months of AV receiving the document
                        • Documents and certification must be legible and any pictures clear

                        Once submitted, you will receive an email confirming receipt of your application. You will be contacted by the AV Recruitment Team in due course via email to advise of assessment activities.

                        We are an equal opportunity employer and welcome applications from people of culturally and linguistically diverse and indigenous Australian backgrounds.

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                        Triple Zero Call-Taker

                        Triple Zero Victoria

                        About Triple Zero Victoria 

                        Triple Zero Victoria (000VIC) is the critical link between the Victorian community and the state's emergency services agencies. It provides Victoria's 24-hour emergency call-taking and dispatch services for police, fire, ambulance and VICSES.

                        At 000VIC, we love the work that we do, it is meaningful, inspiring and makes a difference to people’s lives.

                         

                        About the role

                        The role of a 000VIC Ambulance Call-taker is a critical one and no two days are the same! You will be receiving and processing 000 calls from the public and obtaining information required by Ambulance Victoria to triage the situation, often whilst providing lifesaving guidance and support. You will absolutely make a meaningful difference in the life of Victorians every day.  Being a people person is a must!

                        There really is no average day as a Triple Zero Call-taker, every day is different and rewarding in equal amounts. You could be helping someone in the worst moment, and they will rely on you for your composure and ability to guide them through the call. You will be well supported from your first day with us, with fully paid comprehensive training, before you then start talking real triple zero calls with your teammates and leadership team on hand to support, guide and help whatever the circumstances.

                        The role of an Ambulance Call-Taker is a unique opportunity, allowing flexibility and balance to meet your individual circumstances, work preferences or study requirements. We offer both full time and part time rosters and are presently accepting applications for Ambulance Call-taker training courses commencing throughout the coming months.

                         

                        About you

                        Do you have a passion for the community in which you live? Maybe you have engaged with “Triple Zero” staff in your current role but are unsure what the job entails, or you are seeking a change of scene whilst remaining in the emergency services sector.

                        Triple Zero Call-taker roles are unique and challenging and our team members come from a wide range of life stages, occupational and cultural backgrounds. You are likely to be a good fit for these positions if you:

                        • Enjoy working in a busy environment where multi-tasking with high attention to detail is the norm
                        • Are tech savvy enough to use multiple software systems whilst under pressure
                        • Have proven persistence and good decision-making capabilities
                        • Communicate effectively by listening, showing empathy, and adapting your style to the situation
                        • Maintain a calm, resilient composure in stressful situations
                        • Demonstrate the highest standards of professional conduct and support for others
                        • Learn quickly, developing your capability whilst embracing constructive feedback

                         

                        What We Can Offer You

                        By joining 000VIC you will benefit from flexible work practices and initiatives to support employee health, wellbeing, and personal circumstances.

                        You will be delivering a critical service to the Victorian community and will be rewarded with a competitive salary and other benefits including:

                        • Clearly defined career progression, support and upskilling
                        • Attractive pay and conditions including 5 weeks annual leave per year
                        • Paid 30-minute break every 90 minutes through your shift
                        • Employee assistance program for employees and eligible family members
                        • Discounted health insurance, banking services and family gym membership
                        • Access to on-site gyms at all our sites
                        • ‘Memberlink' discount card, accepted by 1,000's of retailers and services providers
                        • Staff reward and recognition programs
                        • Free staff parking at all our sites
                        • Salary packaging including vehicles, business, travel, and study expenses

                         

                        Ready to take the call?

                        To find out more about this rewarding career opportunity, click ‘apply now’ or visit our Triple 000 Call-taker careers page to apply and download a copy of the Applicant Information Kit.

                        You can find out more about 000VIC, triple zero calls and the people behind them by listing to our ‘I Am 000’ podcast which can be found at I Am 000.

                        Triple Zero Victoria (formerly Emergency Services Telecommunications Authority) was established in December 2023.

                        The transition to Triple Zero Victoria will occur throughout 2024.

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