Trainee Paramedic
Applications for Trainee Paramedic positions close at 5pm on 30 October 2009.
Thank
you to everyone who has recently applied to become a Trainee
Paramedic. We appreciate that the submission of your application
is no small undertaking, the result of many hours and much commitment
on your part.
We have received an unprecedented number of applications in recent months. For this reason, we will not accept any applications received after 5pm on 30 October 2009. We have taken this step to ensure that each application received is given due time and consideration, enabling us to expedite your application process.
We urge you to submit your application before this deadline, alternatively you can email us at jobs@ambulance.nsw.gov.au to request an application kit when we re-open the application process in March 2010. Keep an eye on our website for further updates. Good luck, we will be in touch as soon as we have considered your application. **Please note applications for Qualified Paramedic positions remain open, please click here if you are a Qualified Paramedic to learn more**
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Applicants with no prior experience
The role of a paramedic is a personally rewarding and highly respected profession. It is also a progressive career that offers opportunities for advancement and ongoing professional development.
- Applicants with no prior medical experience are offered education and training at our on-site Ambulance Education Centre following by practical on-road training. Successful graduates are awarded a nationally recognised Diploma qualification.
- We are an equal employment opportunity employer and provide programs to assist all applicants (including people whose first language is other than English or who are Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islanders) compete for employment opportunities based on merit.
Applicants with experience within the health system
- Prior experience within the health system may entitle an applicant to a shorter training program and a higher initial rate of pay for example, registered nurses with 12 months experience in an acute care setting in a large hospital may commence on the base salary of $49, 382 (plus additional penalty rates) and become fully qualified Paramedics after 41 weeks of Paramedic training.
- Recognition of the abilities, qualifications and experience of Patient Transport Officers and Honorary Ambulance Officers are also considered when applying for a position as a Trainee Paramedic.
- Trainee Paramedics are recruited throughout the year for regular training intakes. The selection process is highly competitive and generally takes four months or less to complete, however, if there is a higher than normal response it can take up to twelve months.
- Contact the Operational Recruitment Unit on (02) 9320 7323 for more information.
Information Booklet and Application Forms
Ensure you read the application information carefully before preparing your application.
The Application Information Package and Application Forms are being updated for release in March 2010.
Paramedics are provided with ongoing training and education to
retain skills, obtain new skills and increase clinical knowledge
and experience as emergency health care constantly changes and improves.