Employment Type: Permanent Full Time 4 years
Remuneration: Approximately $80,000 (this includes base salary, employer contribution to superannuation and annual leave loading)
Hours Per Week: 38
Requisition ID: CAM23454

Post Employment Tertiary Pathway - Paramedic, Targeted Role
Please note this is a Targeted Role for Aboriginal applicants only and confirmation of Aboriginality is required to progress with your application.

The Opportunity
If you believe you have the academic disposition and discipline to complete a Bachelor of Paramedicine over four years while working for NSW Ambulance full time as a student paramedic, this may be the employment pathway for you.
About the Degree
This is an exciting new opportunity to be part of an innovative pathway delivered in collaboration with existing well established University partners.
If you are a successful applicant for this pathway, your ongoing paid employment with NSW Ambulance will be predicated on expected academic progression across the four years of your University enrolment. There will be a number of units of tertiary study to complete a Bachelor of Paramedicine degree, some of which will be delivered online. NSW Ambulance will assist you achieve these outcomes by providing work-based clinical experience and mentorship. The university paramedicine program will contain a number of learning elements, these can include online lectures, in person lectures and tutorials, assessments and exams and residential schools. The PETP program will support some of these activities within operational hours, however the responsibility to finance, attend and succeed with all activities remains the responsibility of each student
This includes but is not limited to, Higher Education Contribution Scheme (HECS), enrolment fees, student union fees, travel and accommodation costs associated with residential schools or any course incidentals and materials.
As a condition of on-going employment, you must enter a program and gain the award of a Bachelor of Paramedicine, or equivalent, and be able to gain registration (see link to Board Standards for Registration) as a Paramedic with the Paramedicine Board of Australia.
Essential Requirements for University Admission
Secondary education
ATAR = 80
Domestic applicants with higher education study
To be eligible for an offer, you must have:
Completed prior university study undertaken at university diploma level or above at any Australian University (or Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF) equivalent; or
Successful completion of a minimum of 4 (50 credit points) undergraduate units of study. Failures to be reviewed on a case-by-case basis in conjunction with the relevant College.
Domestic applicants with VET / TAFE study
To be eligible for an offer, you must have completed a Diploma of Nursing (the approved program of study for enrolled nurses), or a Diploma of Paramedical Science, or a Diploma of Emergency Health Care, or a combined JMED and Diploma of Nursing (ADF).
Please note, this will be a very competitive application process for limited positions, and you will need to demonstrate that you meet both our standard employment requirements and those set by the Universities for admission to a Bachelor of Paramedicine. Please ensure that you are aware of, and can meet the commitments of part time university study and full time employment prior to applying.
If you are initially successful in this pathway, you will be given further information regarding University admission.
If you do not gain and maintain University admission and ongoing enrolment, your employment will not continue.
If you do not meet expected academic progression across each semester, your employment with NSW Ambulance may be reviewed.
Salary and Benefits
As a Student paramedic coming through the Post Employment Tertiary Pathway, you will enjoy the following benefits:

• Commencing salary of $70,725 (as Trainee Paramedic)
• Incremental salary progression to Year 6 $88,082
• An organisation that champions Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
• Enjoyed discounted gym rates, health and wellness coaching, free vaccinations and take advantage of a range of free training and talent programs for your professional development
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for staff and family members
• Generous salary packaging options to help you increase your take home pay: Up to $9k for living expenses + $2.6k meal entertainment + novated leasing.
• Superannuation contributions of 11.5%
• Award based salary increments, paid in line with award adjustments
• Shift allowances and leave loading
• Rotating roster including weekends and public holiday
• 6 weeks annual leave, paid as 8 weeks equivalent pay
• Fully paid induction training of 9 weeks
• Paid face to face intensive study as determined by NSW Ambulance
• Diverse career options across both metropolitan and regional NSW

How to Apply
Please carefully review the “How to Apply and Setup a Profile” information sheet. You will need to include the below:

• Submit a current and relevant resume
• Provide a copy of your driving history from each country, state or territory in which you have held a driver licence. Please note, you will be required to provide evidence of your driver licence at your interview. Those that do not possess a full driver licence at interview, will not progress via this pathway.

• Respond to the Pre-screening Questions and submit evidence as required including.
• a copy of your ATAR results, or equivalent
• Evidence of tertiary studies (at diploma or degree level) or evidence of completing a tertiary preparation course
• Provide the names of 2 referees – referees must either be a present or recent past supervisor/manager.
• Address the two targeted questions listed below. This will be reviewed and will count towards your application.

General Information

• An 18 month eligibility list may be established for future vacancies.
• If you are a NSW Health employee, please ensure you use your work email address so our recruitment system can identify that you are internal to NSW Ambulance and/or NSW Health.
• Click here for AHPRA Registration information from the Paramedicine Board of Australia
• It is a requirement that all candidates submit their applications online.
• The Tertiary Health Study Subsidy Program provides subsidies to students studying a health qualification and incentivises them to enter the NSW Health workforce. The payments can assist students with fees, technology, travel, or other associated personal costs. Tertiary Health Study Subsidies - Careers (nsw.gov.au)

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Our Commitment
NSW Ambulance is committed to achieving a diverse workforce and strongly encourages applications from women, Aboriginal people, people from culturally diverse backgrounds, refugees, people of diverse genders and sexuality, and people with a disability.
If you are an Aboriginal person and wish to obtain more information about applying for a role within NSW Ambulance, please contact the NSW Ambulance Diversity & Inclusion Team on Ambulance-Diversity@health.nsw.gov.au.
If you wish to discuss any accessibility requirements in relation to your application, please contact the NSW Ambulance Diversity & Inclusion Team on Ambulance-Diversity@health.nsw.gov.au.
It is the responsibility of all staff to ensure NSW Ambulance is a workplace free from bullying, discrimination and harassment (including sexual harassment). All staff must behave in a respectful and acceptable manner. Staff must report and respond appropriately to any instances or perceptions of bullying, discrimination, harassment or other unacceptable behaviour. NSW Ambulance takes all complaints seriously and endeavours to resolve them in a manner which is trauma-informed, efficient, fair and confidential. Managers are required to implement actions that prevent or minimise the risk of unacceptable behaviours, ensuring bullying, harassment and victimisation are identified as early as possible and responded to and effectively managed. The consequences for employees who engage in inappropriate behaviour are serious and could result in the termination of a person’s employment.
The Recruitment team are unable to correct technical errors, such as items not attaching or being unable to amend your responses once submitted. Recruitment recommends submitting your application as soon as possible prior to applications closing to allow time to correct application errors which may occur. Please note that applications cannot be amended after the closing date.
If you have any concerns, please contact the ROB Customer Experience Team on 1300 679 367 (Option 3), Monday to Friday, 8.30am to 4.30pm.
For role related queries or questions contact AMBULANCE-Paramedic Recruitment@health.nsw.gov.au
Once your application has been submitted, you will be sent a confirmation email. If you have not received this email, your application may not have been submitted. To check this, click on “My Applications” and ensure that your application is visible as a completed application.
Applications Close: Thursday 12th September 2024