Intensive Care Paramedic

The Team: Our Intensive Care Paramedic team is a vital component of the Department of Health Tasmania, operating under Ambulance Tasmania, provides essential advanced emergency and non-emergency clinical care and patient transport across the state. These professionals are registered with the Paramedicine Board of Australia, hold relevant qualifications, and work flexibly across regions to deliver high-quality care in dynamic environments, supported by a collaborative and inclusive health system. The Role: Provide an advanced level of pre-hospital clinical care to the Tasmanian Community including the transport of patients by ambulance or other means. You will need to: Attend to members of the community requiring clinical care and treatment via ambulance services. Independently, or as part of a team, deliver pre-hospital clinical care in accordance with approved clinical practice guidelines. Maintain a prescribed level of knowledge in advanced ambulance care practices, including contemporary skills and knowledge in advanced life support and the correct application of ambulance equipment. 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. Details of appointment: *Multiple Permanent full time and part time, shift worker positions (fully rotational), working up to 76hours per fortnight, commencing in February/March 2026. *Fixed term, full time, shift worker position, working 76 hours per fortnight, commencing in February/March 2026 for 12 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. Salary: $128,066 to $135,655 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. Allowances: Professional Development Allowance of up to $1,000 per annum Employees employed at the following Remote site will be paid a Remote and Rural allowance of 8% of base Salary (Miena, Queenstown, Strahan or Zeehan). Employees employed at the following Remote site will be paid a Remote and Rural allowance of 4% of base Salary (Beaconsfield, Bicheno, Bridport, Bruny Island, Campbell Town, Deloraine, George Town, Nubeena, Oatlands, Ouse, Scamander, Scottsdale, Smithton, Swansea, St Helens or Triabunna). Benefits available to eligible candidates: Travel and relocation assistance support available for eligible appointees from overseas and for appointees from interstate. 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 $13.95 per week per person, or $25.95 for a family. More information about our Employee Benefits can be found here Eligibility: Successful applicants will be required to meet the essential criteria. Registered with the Paramedicine Board of Australia Holds a Bachelor of Paramedic Science plus additional qualification and relevant work experience or other qualification approved by the Service Current Driver 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 Intensive Care Paramedic ICP (July 2023) CSU.docx Application Guide: • Department of Health - Applicant Guide Sep 2024.docx 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: Applicants who require further information are encouraged to contact the Contact person for detailed information about the vacancy. Name: Casey Stark-Allen Position: Director Operations - North West Phone number: Email address: What it is like working at the Department of Health? Compassion, Accountability, Respect, Excellent are the key values to work in Department of Health. Listen to some of the lived experiences from within the department through some of our wonderful staff and hear about their journey in relocating to Tasmania Make It Tasmania | Move for a great lifestyle One Health Podcast - Spotify One Health Podcast - Apple Tasmanian Health Careers | Tasmanian Department of Health has achieved the “Carer Accredited Employer Status” providing support to employees with caring responsibilities. (Find out more under the Carer Recognition Act 2023). Respecting diversity is the foundation of everything that Department of Health do. This allows us to instil trust and collaborate through honest and fair communication and helps cultivate an environment of growth and innovation. We strongly encourage applicants from key communities including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders, LGBTIQA+ people, and people living with disabilities. #J-18808-Ljbffr