Vocational Trainee Paramedic - 2022

Employment Type:  Various
Remuneration: 61987 - 61987
Hours Per Week: 38
Requisition ID: CAM14650
 

• Be Part of an Organisation that helps to save lives Once every 28 Seconds.
• Are you a physically fit and compassionate individual who thrives on delivering excellent patient care?
• Does the prospect of continued development in a registered national profession excite you? NSW Ambulance is currently seeking applications from NSW Health employees who are looking to expand their skills to a mobile health care setting as a Vocational Trainee.

The Role
Vocational Trainees assist in the provision of life saving treatment within the community. This position involves around three (3) years of Foundational training culminating in graduation to becoming a qualified paramedic who works with other paramedics, senior management and specialised resources including SES, Police, Fire Brigade and Helicopter Medical Service in the delivery of excellent patient care.
Salary and Benefits.As a Foundational Trainee, you will join a service that is highly supportive and is united by a common goal – providing
the NSW public with care during their greatest time of need. You will also enjoy the following benefits

- 9.5% employer’s contribution to superannuation
- Shift allowances and leave loading
- Permanent role
- Rotating roster including weekends and public holiday
- 6 weeks annual leave
- Fully paid induction training
- Salary packaging options
- Diverse career options across both metropolitan and regional NSW

How to Apply

Please carefully review the “How to Apply and Setup a Profile” information sheet. You will need to include the below:

• Submit a current and relevant resume
•  Provide a copy of your driving history from each country, state or territory in which you have held a driver licence.
• The Paramedicine Board of Australia (AHPRA) requires all applicants to meet minimum requirements for initial registration to demonstrate English language skills to be suitable for registration. Please submit English language skillsrequirements form along with evidence as part of your application. Click Here for the form. Please refer to the AHPRARegistration Information leaflet for further information on this requirement.
• Respond to the Pre-screening Questions and submit evidence of Aboriginality; living in a regional or remote location; or refugee status as it applies to you.
• Address the three targeted questions listed below. This will be reviewed and will count towards your application.
• Provide the names of 2 referees – referees must either be a present or past supervisor/manager.

General Information

• An 18 month eligibility list may be established for future vacancies.
• Please ensure you use your work email address so our recruitment system can identify that you are internal to NSW Ambulance and/or NSW Health.
• It is a requirement that all candidates submit their applications online.
• Click here for AHPRA Registration information from the Paramedicine Board of Australia
• To be eligible for permanent appointment to a position in NSW Health, you must hold Australian Citizenship or permanent
• Australian residency.

Need more information?
  1) Click here for the Position Description
  2) Find out more about applying for this position

Click here for the Vocational Trainee recruitment guide which will provide more information about what to expect

throughout this recruitment process.