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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
Full Scholarship Description

Territory Deployment Manager

St John NT

Lead from the Centre - Territory Deployment Manager

We are currently seeking strong clinical leaders to join our team as Territory Deployment Manager, supporting real-time ambulance operations within our Emergency Communications Centre (ECC) in Darwin. 

Based in the Joint Emergency Services Communications Centre (JESCC) in Berrimah, you’ll work alongside our Emergency Communications Centre staff, the Frontline Leadership Group (FLG), and our emergency services partners at NT Police, Fire and Emergency Services (NTPFES), ensuring safe, timely, and clinically appropriate deployment of ambulance resources across the Territory.

As a Territory Deployment Manager, you’ll bring a solid clinical background, sharp operational awareness, and confident decision-making skills to ensure the right care, in the right place, at the right time.

Full-time and relief opportunities.

 Why Join St John NT?

St John Ambulance Australia (NT) Inc. (St John NT) is the Northern Territory’s leading provider of emergency medical response and preparedness. Our mission is to save lives and build community resilience—improving safety and healthcare outcomes for all Territorians. We do this through a wide range of services, including ambulance operations under contract to the NT Government, emergency medical coordination, major event health coverage, nationally accredited first aid training, and community education.

We offer

  • Competitive salary and generous salary packaging options
  • Roster allowance 
  • 10 weeks of annual leave per annum
  • Relocation assistance for eligible applicants
  • Opportunities for career development and professional growth
  • 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.
  • Play a vital role in delivering emergency road ambulance services to some of the most remote communities in Australia.
  • Be part of a supportive team environment that values clinical excellence and operational leadership

What You’ll Bring

  • A current Authority to Practice as a Qualified or Intensive Care Paramedic with at least 3 years’ on-road experience in a state or territory ambulance service
  • Current registration with AHPRA as a Paramedic
  • Proven leadership or supervisory experience, including team support, development and performance management
  • Strong communication skills, with the ability to coordinate and collaborate effectively in high-pressure environments
  • Sound clinical judgement and operational decision-making ability
  • Excellent computer literacy and the ability to work across multiple digital platforms
  • Experience in remote or regional health service delivery (desirable)
  • AIIMS/MIMMS Commander qualification and/or Cert IV in Leadership (desirable)
  • Ability to work a rotating 24/7 shift work roster (2 days, 2 nights, 4 off)
Full Job Description

Patient Transfer Officer

Royal Flying Doctor Service

Closes 6th July 2025

Qualified Ambulance Paramedic

St 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:

  • 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 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

Emergency Medical Dispatcher

Queensland Ambulance Service

Closes 30th 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.
Full Job Description

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

  • Initial review and shortlisting of your application
  • Undertaking any relevant assessments and tests
  • Initial telephone screening interview
  • We may follow up and seek referee reports

 

Stage 2 – Will likely include

  • Undertake a formal interview for the position
  • Undertake any additional selection activities (as determined by the panel)
  • Complete any pre-employment checks
Full Job Description
 

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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Triage Practitioner

Ambulance Victoria

Closes 29th June 2025

Job Description

Full-Time and Part-Time opportunities for Registered Paramedics and Nurses (Div 1) to use your triage skills in a permanent role within a state-wide health service! 

At Ambulance Victoria we are proud to share our commitment to save and improve lives by providing outstanding care for our patients. It 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 the Victorian public, you join a team dedicated to bringing our vision of ‘Outstanding emergency health care every time' to life. 

Due to ongoing expansion, Ambulance Victoria is currently seeking Division 1 Registered Nurses and Registered ALS Paramedics for Triage Practitioner opportunities based in our Operational Communications Division. 

Primarily located in Burwood in the eastern suburbs of Melbourne, Triage Practitioners undertake a rotating roster in a 24-hour, 7-day work environment. Working either 20.13 (part-time) or 40 (full-time) hours per week, your rostered shifts will be between 10 to 12 hours each in length and incorporate morning, afternoon, and night shifts. 

About the role 

Reporting to Team Leaders, Triage Practitioners perform a critical function within Ambulance Victoria, acting as a coordination point for “000” callers who do not require emergency ambulance intervention and who can be better managed through an alternate service provider.  

This role will allow you to apply your clinical expertise in assessing and triaging both adult and paediatric patients. You will encounter a diverse range of patient presentations, including various medical conditions as well as mental health concerns Your responsibilities will include, but are not limited to: 

  • Video Assisted and Telephone triage of 000 calls
  • Referral to appropriate service providers within healthcare and community-based organisations
  • Escalating calls back into the emergency ambulance system
  • Operation of industry-specific communication systems
  • Engagement with internal and external stakeholders to determine a coordinated response
  • Rostered shifts to support the 24/7 service delivery requirement  

About you

To be considered for this position you will either be an:

  • Ahpra registered Division 1 Nurse with a minimum of 4 years post qualification experience that includes:
    • Triage nursing and/or emergency department patient care OR
    • Experience working in a Secondary Triage setting for an ambulance service

Additional experience in the following areas is highly desirable:

  • Acute care nursing
  • Community or primary care nursing
  • Mental health nursing

 Or

  • Ahpra registered qualified Paramedic with a minimum of 4 years post qualification experience working for an Emergency Ambulance Service or experience working in a Secondary Triage setting for an ambulance service

You will also need to possess:

  • Current Victorian Working with Children Check or ability to obtain this prior to commencement. 

Triage Services is a challenging but rewarding work environment well-suited to resilient health professionals. You will also need to be comfortable navigating through multiple information technology systems simultaneously. Experience in ADASTRA, Odyssey or CAD Interface systems is desirable, but not essential as training will be provided to successful candidates. 

Full Job Description

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.

 

Key Benefits

  • Base Salary
  • Provided: accommodation, vehicle, mobile phone, internet
  • 8-weeks paid annual leave per year (in 2-, 4- or 6-week blocks)
  • One return flight home per year
  • CPD reimbursements
  • Regional deployment (out of Port Moresby) allowances
  • Opportunity to make a meaningful contribution to emergency healthcare development in PNG
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