Make a legendary move as a paramedic in Western Australia

Ready to make a legendary career move? 
We're ready to welcome you to St John WA. Make the most of WA's relaxed lifestyle, while making an impact on the lives of West Australians every day. 

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A legendary relocation package for interstate Paramedics

Every day is different as a St John WA Paramedic, and we have multiple opportunities available for qualified and experienced Ambulance Paramedics to come join us in beautiful Western Australia.

To make the move a breeze for you (and your family), here’s what you can expect.

The offer:

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Our Ambulance Paramedics are rewarded with some of the best pay and conditions in Australia and employees can access benefits such as salary packaging, a $550 per annum health and wellbeing reimbursement, top-up superannuation opportunities, health insurance, consumer discounts, and much more.

The location:

Western Australia is consistently referred to as the ‘powerhouse' of Australia's economy. While just over 80% of our population occupies the Perth metropolitan area, there are also opportunities in our rural and remote locations. Western Australians will tell you that our State offers the best lifestyle in the world, with a fantastic climate, a relaxed pace of life and a natural environment. There are wineries in your backyard and pristine beaches in your front. 

  • WA's landscape provides a diverse daily routine
  • Over two-thirds of the year is beautifully clear and sunny
  • WA is known for its safe and stable economy
  • Offering an incredible work/life balance 

What's unique about St John WA Paramedics?

It takes a special person to become a St John WA Paramedic. They are courageous, caring, confident and patient. They put themselves on the front line of pre-hospital medical care daily, making life-changing decisions.

  • Western Australia’s unique geography allows our paramedics the chance to encounter diverse cases in rural and remote areas and expand their expertise.
  • We offer great benefits including salary packaging, health and wellbeing reimbursement, health insurance and consumer discounts.
  • Working for St John WA allows Paramedics the opportunity to experience the beauty of Western Australia while providing life-saving care.
  • Comprehensive and ongoing training programs are available for our paramedics with opportunities for career fulfilment and progression.
  • Our Paramedics also make a meaningful impact on the communities they serve through education, public health initiatives, and involvement in local events.

 

What skills do you need to apply?

To be considered, candidates must have:

  • Completed a degree in Paramedicine from a recognised AHPRA approved programs of study course provider or recognised international education provider;
  • Professional registration with the Paramedicine Board of Australia, or willingness to obtain;
  • Minimum of 2 years' recent on road experience (within the past 12 months) with a recognised jurisdictional ambulance service as a paramedic, ESSENTIAL;
  • Hold a driver's licence with no restrictions and no more than 6 demerit points if an Australian driver's licence, or equivalent.

 

Work never looked so good

Western Australia is a spectacular place to call home.
With an incredibly diverse landscape, every day holds something different when you’re a St John WA Paramedic.
And you don’t just get to enjoy it while you work, you can explore its beautiful environs and experience its relaxed lifestyle 24/7. 

Isn't it time you made a legendary move?

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  1. Apply (Have your cover letter, resume, driver’s license, paramedic degree and academic transcript ready to attach to your on-line application).

  2. Confirmation from current Ambulance Service employer scope of practice, training and education history 

  3. Candidate undertakes online psychometric assessment (aptitude and attitude assessments)

  4. Candidate to attend interview/assessment centre in person or online. 

  5. Candidate to undertake functional capacity and medical psychological assessments.

  6. 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

    • Proof of Influenza Vaccination

    • 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

St John WA has many operational roles, outside of the traditional Paramedic position. Some of the positions that we offer to our internal Paramedics include, but are not limited to:

  • Hospital Liaison Manager
  • Clinical Support Paramedic
  • Critical Care Paramedic
  • Country Paramedic
  • Area Manager
  • Operational Response Manager

Candidates must be willing to undertake rotating shift work including morning, afternoon and night shifts inclusive of public holidays and weekends.

Currently our paramedics are required to work 2 days, 2 nights, followed by 4 days off. Candidates may be deployed to any depot within the metropolitan region, and this location may rotate.

Relocation Support

To assist successful international and interstate Ambulance Paramedics call Western Australia home, the following relocation support may be offered*; 

  • Visa application support for international candidates
  • Economy one way air tickets to Perth, Western Australia
  • Accommodation provided on arrival to Western Australia
  • Additional financial support for car hire, relocation expenses etc up to an approved amount


*subject to terms and conditions

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 Ambulance Officer/Paramedic 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

National registration
 
Paramedics must be registered with the Paramedicine Board of Australia (the Board) and meet the Board's registration standards to practise in Australia. A public register of practitioners is managed by the Australian Health Practitioners Regulation Authority (AHPRA).  

For further information regarding paramedic registration, please visit the AHPRA website. Professional registration as a paramedic is a mandatory condition of employment as a paramedic.

Other requirements as a Paramedic at St John WA
 

For candidates to successfully be employed as an ambulance paramedic, they must meet the following minimum requirements;

  • Professional registration as a paramedic with the Paramedicine Board of Australia;
  • Degree in Paramedicine from a recognised AHPRA approved programs of study course provider or recognised international education provider.
  • Recent experience employed and working within a jurisdictional ambulance service in Australia or internationally (St John New Zealand or London Ambulance Service for example) as a paramedic for a minimum of two years.
  • Hold a full driver’s license with no restrictions. Successful candidates are required to obtain a light rigid driver’s license within the first six months of employment. Costs associated with obtaining the required driver’s license are the responsibility of the candidate.
  • Candidates that do not hold current Australian working rights, must meet the visa eligibility requirements, as outlined by the Department of Home Affairs.
     

Candidates will complete an induction program delivered by the College of Pre-hospital Care, located in Belmont.

Upon completion of the induction program, candidates will work on-road with a St John paramedic. Ambulance Paramedic’s will complete a four-week roster on  -road under guidance of a paramedic mentor to familiarise themselves with on-road operations,

Ambulance Officer’s will complete 16 weeks of this mentoring. At the completion of the mentoring period, a report will be compiled regarding the candidates clinical, behavioural, and operational performance.

When the familiarisation process is complete, Ambulance Paramedics may be rostered with junior ambulance   officers, where they will provide support and guidance with other ambulance paramedics.

A probationary period of 3 months  will apply for all new employees commencing with our team as an Ambulance Paramedic or Grade 2 Ambulance Officer.

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