Medic

When you’re covering roughly a third of a landmass as big as WA, you can bet that no two days ever look the same as a St John WA paramedic. So between emergency and non-emergency calls, the one consistent you can expect is the unwavering support from our 3,200 strong team.

 

Available opportunities

First Aid Training

First Aid Training

Knowing first aid is a vital skill and we actively encourage all employees to learn it. Statistics indicate that 80% of cardiac arrests occur in the home and that for each minute CPR is not administered, a patient’s survival rate decreases by 10%.

All employees are offered a complementary HLTAID003 Provide first aid course every three years, which is conducted at a St John Ambulance WA training centre. Immediate family members living at the same address as the employee are also entitled to one free course every three years.

Health and wellbeing

Health and wellbeing

As one of the largest medical providers in WA, St John understands the importance of a healthy and active lifestyle. To ensure a healthy workforce, St John offers a Health and Wellbeing benefit valued at $550 to eligible staff (pro-rata for part-time employees) to help towards covering the cost of ongoing memberships such as health clubs, gyms, pilates and yoga classes. Health programs such as Quit Now or Weight Watchers are also covered by the benefit as is leasing certain sporting equipment (e.g. treadmills, cross trainers).

Superannuation

Superannuation

When we retire we all hope to have enough money to afford a comfortable lifestyle. For most of us this will come from our superannuation funds. As an added incentive to save, any employee who makes an extra 5% contribution to their superannuation fund (in addition to St John’s contribution) will receive an additional 1.5% top up based upon their ordinary earnings (excludes overtime and penalties).

Discounts on First Aid Kits and Equipment

Discounts on First Aid Kits and Equipment

No home or car is complete without a St John first aid kit. They contain all the necessary supplies and equipment needed in the event of a mishap. St John allows employees to purchase first aid kits and equipment at heavily discounted prices.

Salary Packaging

Salary Packaging

We’ll help you maximise your income. Salary packaging is one of the most popular benefits our employees enjoy. Salary packaging can substantially increase your take-home pay. Salary packaging allows you to allocate a portion of your annual pay towards expenses before it is taxed, resulting in more money in your pocket.

Discounts on Health Insurance

Discounts on Health Insurance

Health insurance provides valuable peace of mind against those unforeseen circumstances.

To encourage our people to obtain private health insurance, St John has partnered with select insurance providers who are able to provide a substantial discount on insurance premiums.

Free Ambulance Cover

Free Ambulance Cover

As recognition of the hard work our employees contribute to the organisation, St John waives any fees associated with ambulance transport within Western Australia. The benefit also covers partners and dependent children, and there is no limit to how many times you can use the service.

The Opportunity – Medic

Have you recently graduated with a degree in Paramedicine? Or are you looking for a job that gives you the skills and experience to become an Ambulance Paramedic? Then we have the job for you!

Is an Emergency Ambulance Paramedic your end goal?

Degree Qualified Registered Paramedics who take up employment as a Medic within Patient Transport Services have the opportunity to apply internally for a Paramedic Intern position after a minimum of one year of employment.

The Medic pathway has been established to provide the appropriate skills and exposure to support team members on their journey to becoming an Ambulance Paramedic.

On successful completion of the Medic education pathway and a minimum of 12 months you will be eligible to apply for a Paramedic Intern (Grade Two) advertised vacancy, as they become available.

Medics who are successful in their application for Paramedic Intern (Grade Two) will complete a further 12-month program before promotion to Ambulance Paramedic.

With a minimum of two years on the job education and training you could be an Ambulance Paramedic working with St John.

The Medic role works across various rosters dependent on operational requirements, including the potential to work in regional areas during mentoring periods, so candidates need to be prepared to work regular night shifts and weekends.

 

How do I become a Paramedic?

To be eligible to apply for a Medic position, you must meet the below criteria.

  • Have completed a degree in Paramedicine from a recognised AHPRA approved program of study course provider or recognised international education provider.
  • Professional registration with the Paramedicine Board of Australia with no restrictions.
  • Have Australian Citizenship or be a Permanent Resident of Australia.
  • Hold a full driver’s license with no restrictions and no more than 6 demerit points.

  1. Apply (Have your cover letter, resume, driver’s license, paramedic degree and academic transcript ready to attach to your on-line application).
  2. Candidate to attend interview/assessment centre in person or online. 
  3. Candidate undertakes online psychometric assessment (aptitude and attitude assessments)
  4. Candidate to undertake functional capacity and medical psychological assessments.
  5. Candidate supplies to St John WA;
    National Police Clearance
    Traffic infringement report
    Proof of identity and working rights (Birth certificate or Passport) OR Visa
    application information
    Reference checks collated from current/recent supervisors or managers

Upon the successful outcome of the job application, the candidate will be offered employment.

Need more information?

Please email careers@stjohnwa.com.au or call 1800 086 751

On successful completion of the Medic pathway and a minimum of 12 months you will be eligible to apply for a Paramedic Intern advertised vacancy, as they become available.

Medics who are successful in their application for Paramedic Intern will complete a further 12-month program before promotion to Ambulance Paramedic.

With a minimum of two years on the job education and training you could be an Ambulance Paramedic working with St John WA. 

When you become a member of the St John WA team, you’ll enjoy an innovative and professional working environment that recognises the importance of work/life balance. Our Ambulance Paramedics are rewarded with some of the best pay and conditions in Australia. 

To view the Transport Officer enterprise agreement click here     

Successful candidates will demonstrate the following behaviours;    

  • An ability to build relationships and establish rapport.
  • Can deal with ambiguity.
  • Integrity.
  • Discretionary effort.
  • Self-control and a positive outlook.
  • Can gather information for effective decision making.
  • Will review on practice with an ability for self-reflection

Find out what Sean has to say about being a Paramedic at St John WA!

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Qualified Ambulance Paramedic

  • Perth Metro, WA, Australia
  • Qualified Ambulance Paramedic
  • Permanent - Full Time

St John WA have multiple opportunities available for qualified and experienced Ambulance Paramedics. Our Paramedics are courageous, caring, confident and patient and put themselves on the front-line of pre-hospital medical care every day, making ...

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