Rescue Paramedic (Training)

About you

We are seeking motivated and committed Paramedics with: 

• Excellence in clinical care, operational procedures, and practice.
• Capability and capacity to undertake rigorous, ongoing, self-directed learning, and professional self-development.
• Effective, high-level verbal and written communication skills.
• A good understanding of contemporary computer systems, including those specific to the paramedic work environment.
• Ability to maintain their physical fitness.
• Advanced clinical knowledge and versatile practice.
• Capability of making and supporting high level clinical decisions.
• Confidence in varied, complex environments.
• Ability to remain calm and professional in high pressure, stressful situations.
• An ability to act quickly to alleviate patient, family, and bystander stress.

To be eligible to apply, you must:

• Be a current NSW Ambulance employee who has completed all mandatory and relevant training and work experience, as determined by NSW Ambulance, to be credentialed to a minimum clinical level of P1 Paramedic.
• Be able to demonstrate two (2) years’ full-time equivalency experience with NSW Ambulance at the P1 Paramedic level, prior to the closing date of applications,
• Meet and maintain the minimum level of physical fitness required for the role.
• Be comfortable working at heights, wide open and confined spaces, and varying environmental conditions.
• Hold and maintain an Australian Medium Rigid (MR) Driver’s Licence prior to commencing an allocated Rescue Training Course.
• Be willing to undertake, in water, flood rescue training.
• Undertake and maintain additional vaccinations periodically to ensure physical / medical suitability for the rescue capability.

Applicant testing and offer process

Applicants progressing past the cull phase, will proceed to testing. Testing comprises of:

1. Special Operations physical, mechanical reasoning and aptitude assessments.
2. Panel Interview.
3. A clinical based scenario.
4. A pre-employment medical assessment.

Successful applicants will be placed on an eligibility list, ranked in meritorious order. This list will be used to fill rescue training opportunities arising for up to 18 months. Training and posting opportunities will be subject to existing vacancies and demand. Successful applicants placed on the eligibility list and offered a course position more than six (6) months after their physical fitness assessment may be required to repeat the assessment.

How to apply

• Review and agree to the Position Description and Employment Conditions.
• Provide an up-to-date CV (5 pages maximum) including two (2) referees, preferably direct line managers.
• Address the two (2) targeted questions:
  • Describe a time you were faced with a significant challenge or setback? How did you overcome that challenge or setback?  (max. 180 words)
  • What specific strategies do you employ to maintain your resilience? (max. 180 words)

Need more information?

For role related queries contact Dane Goodwin Dane.Goodwin@invalidemail.com

Click here for the Special Operations Physical Preparation Program to help you prepare for the physical testing. If you would like assistance with this program, please email the Health and Wellness Team at AMBULANCE-Wellness@invalidemail.com

Click here for the Special Operations Entry Test (SOET)

Click here for the Position Description

Click here for the Employment Conditions

Our Commitment

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

If you are an Aboriginal person and wish to obtain more information about applying for a role within NSW Ambulance, please email our Aboriginal Employment Coordinator at Ambulance-diversity@invalidemail.com.

If you wish to discuss any accessibility requirements in relation to your application, please email our Diversity and Culture Advisor at Ambulance-diversity@invalidemail.com.  

It is the responsibility of all staff to ensure NSW Ambulance is a workplace free from bullying and harassment. All staff must behave in a respectful and acceptable manner. Staff must report and respond appropriately to any instances or perceptions of bullying. 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.

Applications Close: 11:59pm Sunday 3 September 2023