Job Description

The Paramedic Employment Register is established to provide the Department of Health with a pool of experienced and skilled people who are able to work at short notice. Interested persons are able to submit their application to be considered for Paramedic duties on a fixed-term basis.

This Register will remain open to applicants until 30 June 2025 and will be reviewed on a regular basis.

Please note that the Register will not preclude other Paramedic positions being advertised if warranted. Current vacancies are available on the job.tas.gov.au website.

Duties

• Provide pre-hospital clinical care to the Tasmanian community, including the transport of patients by ambulance or other means.
• 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, procedures, and work instructions.
• Complete all relevant documentation with respect to clinical services, training provided, and changes to the working environment and equipment.

Essential Requirements

• Registered with the Paramedicine Board of Australia
• Holds a Bachelor of Paramedic Science and relevant work experience or other qualification approved by the Service
• Current Driver Licence

The Head of the State Service has determined that the person nominated for this position is to satisfy a pre-employment check before taking up the appointment, promotion or transfer.

The following checks are to be conducted:

1) Conviction check in the following areas:
a) Crimes of violence;
b) Sex related offences;
c) Serious drug offences; and
d) Crimes involving dishonesty
e) Serious traffic offences

2) Identification check.

3) Disciplinary action in previous employment check.

How to apply

You are asked to address the selection criteria within the relevant Statement of Duties. Please click the Apply Now button to submit your application.

Hard copy applications will not be accepted.

Download the Statement of Duties and any Associated Documents

We encourage you to review the Applicant Guide and Statement of Duties, prior to applying for an overview of the duties, program, selection process and selection criteria.

• Generic Paramedic PAR (March 2023) CS.docx

Applicant Guide

• Department of Health - Applicant Guide June 22.docx

More information

Please contact at.recruitment@ambulance.tas.gov.au