Graduate Paramedic (510649)
Ambulance Tasmania is inviting suitably qualified applicants to participate in the Graduate Paramedic Program 2026.
All applicants are encouraged to read the APPLICANT GUIDE – Ambulance Tasmania Graduate Paramedic 2026
The Graduate Paramedic Selection Process will consist of five stages:
- Stage One - Initial Application Screening
- Stage Two - Psychometric Testing
- Stage Three – Clinical Knowledge Assessment
- Stage Four - Application Shortlisting
- Stage Five - Interview
- Stage Six - Reference Checks/ Pre-Employment Checks
Applicant Guide:
The Team:
Ambulance Tasmania (AT) promotes and provides integrated high quality, emergency ambulance care, rescue, and patient transport to the Tasmanian community. The role of AT is to provide pre-hospital patient care, specialised patient transport, medical transfers, and public education. AT achieves this using salaried and volunteer staff as well as through the support of independent ambulance services.
Ambulance staff are frontline health care professionals. They are active members of the health care team, contributing to the preservation and restoration of health for the people of Tasmania. Paramedics provide efficient and effective medical care, which is timely, appropriate to the needs of the patient, of a high quality and equitably available.
The Role:
- Occupants must successfully complete the Ambulance Tasmania Graduate Programme within One year.
- Operate as part of an ambulance crew under the direct supervision of an Ambulance Tasmania paramedic, provide pre-hospital care in a competent and expedient manner and transport patients by ambulance or other appropriate means.
- A Graduate Paramedic may be required to undertake on-call and operate without direct supervision for short periods while a qualified Paramedic is being despatched.
- Performance review will be provided periodically by qualified paramedics, the Regional Training Unit and Education Professional Development.
- The incumbent will exercise reasonable care in the performance of duties consistent with the relevant Work Health and Safety legislation.
You will need:
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Demonstrated capacity to apply under supervision knowledge and skills in the prehospital environment.
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Ability to communicate effectively with patients, members of the community, peers and superiors in stressful environments.
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Ability to apply analytical skills and make effective decisions, taking into account patients clinical and social needs in a time critical environment.
Note: - Please refer to the Statement of Duties for all the selection criteria of this position to address in your application.
Why Tasmania:
The Department of Health Tasmania oversees various hospitals across the state, including the Royal Hobart Hospital, Launceston General Hospital, Northwest Regional Hospital, and Mersey Community Hospital, as well as district hospitals and ambulance services. Additionally, it provides community health, mental health, and primary healthcare services to the Tasmanian community through more than 300 sites.
Tasmania, Australia's only island state, offers unparalleled natural beauty and a luxurious lifestyle. Pursuing your health career in Tasmania’s public health system means building strong connections with colleagues and patients. It also means embracing a lifestyle where you can enjoy extraordinary experiences outside of work while making a significant impact on the community during work Tasmanian Careers | Tasmanian.
Details of appointment:
Multiple fixed term full-time shift worker position, working 76 hours per fortnight, commencing as soon as possible for a period of approximately 12 - 15 months.
*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.
Locations:
- North West Tasmania
- Northern Tasmania
- Southern Tasmania
Position Features:
- Ambulance Tasmania is committed to promoting a positive workplace culture
- Shift Work and on call duties are both features of this position
- Ambulance work has some special demands because of the nature of the work and the varying physical environments in which Paramedics work, including manual handling hazards and exposure to trauma situations. These special demands require a sufficient level of physical capacity to perform with minimal risk of personal injury, particularly back injury and an ability to cope with stress
- Ambulance work requires an ability to provide care without prejudice and favour
- The position may involve road, air and sea transport in urban and wilderness settings
- Intrastate travel may be required for training purposes
- The positions are in a region, as identified, and will involve work in urban, outer-urban and Branch Station locations as directed
Salary:
$96,874 per annum. 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.
- Holds a Bachelor of Paramedic Science or other qualification approved by the Service
- Registered with the Paramedicine Board of Australia
- Physical fitness, medical suitability and psychological characteristics appropriate to the duties of a Paramedic
- 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:
Generic Application Guide:
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:
Email address: at.recruitment@ambulance.tas.gov.au
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