The Team:

The position of Intensive Care Flight Paramedic demands advanced clinical reasoning and proficiency in risk management. As an experienced clinical practitioner, you will function both autonomously and as an integral part of a multidisciplinary Critical Care Team alongside a Consultant Doctor or Senior Registrar.

The Tasmanian Emergency Air Service represents a collaborative effort between Ambulance Tasmania, Tasmania Police and our aviation contractor. The capacity to work collegially is pivotal to the role within a tightly-knit and highly motivated team environment.

The responsibilities encompass navigating a variety of demanding operational scenarios, including HEMS, Search and Rescue (SAR), and wilderness missions. Consequently, a superior level of physical fitness is imperative for success in this role.

This is a challenging and professionally rewarding position, offering opportunities for growth and personal development in a dynamic helicopter emergency service.

The Role:

• Attend to members of the community requiring clinical care and treatment via ambulance services.
• Independently or as part of a team deliver an advanced level of pre-hospital clinical care in accordance with approved clinical practice guidelines for Flight Paramedics – Rotary Wing.
• Maintain constant contact with the State Communications Centre, in accordance with Ambulance Tasmania (AT) policies and protocols.
• Maintain a prescribed level of knowledge in advanced ambulance care practices, including contemporary skills and knowledge in advanced life support and the correct application of ambulance equipment.
• Complete all relevant documentation with respect to clinical services, training provided and changes to the working environment and equipment.

Note: - Please refer to the Statement of Duties for all the selection criteria of this position to address in your application.

Details of appointment:

Permanent part time, shift worker position, working 19 hours per fortnight, commencing as soon as possible.

*notwithstanding hours to be negotiated with the successful applicant.

Applicants should note that, for a period of twelve months from the date of publication, this selection process may be used to fill subsequent or similar full time, part time, and casual vacancies.

Salary: $144957 to $146394 per annum pro rata. Our Employer 12% superannuation contribution is on top of this amount.

• Salary range is in accordance with Ambulance Tasmania Agreement 2022

Salary Packaging:

You’ll have access to salary package a range of benefits including living expenses up to $9,010 + $2,650 in meal entertainment each FBT year + other benefits if eligible. 

Benefits available to eligible candidates:

• Professional development and accelerated pathways.
• A range of leave entitlements, including study leave and Professional Development Support.
• Fitness Passport – You, and your family can access 40+ fitness facilities across Tasmania for just $14.50 per week per person, or $28.05 for a family.

More information about our Employee Benefits can be found here

Eligibility:

Successful applicants will be required to meet the essential criteria.

• Intensive Care Paramedic with a Graduate Certificate in Emergency Health (Aero-medical Retrieval) or equivalent as determined by the Service

• Registered with the Paramedicine Board of Australia

• Current Driver’s Licence

Note: - Please refer to the Application Guide for more information of pre-employment check.

Download the Statement of Duties and any Associated Documents

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

Statement of Duties: 

• Flight Paramedic - Rotary Wing FPARC (word)

Application Guide:  

• Department of Health - Applicant Guide (word)

How to apply:

Apply Online. Please click the "Apply" button on this screen to ensure that important questions about you are answered.

You will be prompted to complete a 1-2 page application detailing your experience, skills and knowledge as they relate to the attached Statement of Duties. A separate statement addressing the selection criteria in the Statement of Duties is not required.

For more information:

Applicants who require further information are encouraged to contact the Contact person for detailed information about the vacancy.

Name: Emily Byers
Position: Operations Manager - Critical Care and Retrieval
Email address: emily.byers@ambulance.tas.gov.au

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