Qualified Paramedic

NSW Ambulance:

NSW Ambulance is a mobile health service provider with a long and proud service history to the community of NSW. We specialise in the provision of emergency and non-emergency, pre-hospital health care, retrieval and specialist transport services, major event planning and response, as well as community education. Our service is over 4000 strong and operates from over 300 locations across the state of NSW.

The Role:

Applicants must hold a current Certificate to Practice or be currently undertaking the necessary and relevant training and work experience as determined by NSW Ambulance to become a Paramedic.

Applicants must also be currently registered or eligible for registration with the Paramedic Board of Australia.

This position provides front line out of hospital care, medical retrieval and health related transport for sick and injured people in an emergency and non-emergency setting, accurately assessing and documenting patients’ health and medical needs to determine and implement appropriate paramedical care in line with NSW Ambulance policies and procedures.

This position requires a NSW Working With Children Check (WWCC) issued by the Office of the Children's Guardian. For more information on how to apply for the clearance, please visit the Service NSW website https://www.service.nsw.gov.au/services/working-with-children

Appointment to this position is subject to a satisfactory conduct and services check including referee/supervisor check, a review of National Police check and review of the Service Check Register. A review of excess annual and sick leave, PDP status, ability to undertake full duties of the position and clearances from Professional Conduct & Integrity Unit, Ambulance Education Centre and Infection Control.

This application is for a Statewide and locations will be advised based on operational demand.

Applicants may be required to participate in pre-employment drug testing and to meet the requirements of the Drug and Alcohol policy.

Map of Sectors:

Metro and Regional Sector Map

How to Apply:

Please upload the following documents with your resume:

• • Credentialing Application Form
  • Evidence of Mandatory Vaccinations
  • Evidence of Residency (Australian Citizen/Permanent Resident)
  • A complete full Driving History (Must have a Full and Unrestricted Licence and willingness to acquire LR licence)
  • Paramedic Qualifications, current Certificate to Practice or Authority to Practice or HCPC Registration (for UK Paramedics), Paramedic Scope of Practice and Letter of Service from current/previous Ambulance employer
  • Evidence of Paramedic Registration from the Paramedic Board of Australia

Salary and Benefits:

Award based salary increments, paid in line with award adjustments

An organisation that champions Diversity, Equity and Inclusion

Enjoyed discounted gym rates, health and wellness coaching, free vaccinations and take advantage of a range of free training and talent programs for your professional development

Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for staff and family members

Generous salary packaging options to help you increase your take home pay: Up to $9k for living expenses + $2.6k meal entertainment + novated leasing.

Superannuation contributions of 11.5%

Shift allowances and leave loading

Rotating roster including weekends and public holiday

Diverse career options across metropolitan and regional NSW

Our Commitment:

NSW Ambulance is committed to achieving a diverse workforce and strongly encourages applications from women, First Nations people, people from culturally diverse backgrounds, refugees, people of diverse genders and sexuality, and people with a disability.

It is the responsibility of all staff to ensure NSW Ambulance is a workplace free from bullying, discrimination and harassment (including sexual harassment). All staff must behave in a respectful and acceptable manner. Staff must report and respond appropriately to any instances or perceptions of bullying, discrimination, harassment or other unacceptable behaviour.  NSW Ambulance takes all complaints seriously and endeavours to resolve them in a manner which is trauma-informed, efficient, fair and confidential. Managers are required to implement actions that prevent or minimise the risk of unacceptable behaviours, ensuring bullying, harassment and victimisation are identified as early as possible and responded to and effectively managed.  The consequences for employees who engage in inappropriate behaviour are serious and could result in the termination of a person’s employment.