Graduate paramedic program

We offer graduate paramedic vacancies on a fixed term, full-time shift work for 12 months with a three-week induction program and on-the-road mentoring.

You must successfully complete clinical assessments and undertake a driving assessment. We may offer you fixed-term employment at our three regional locations (North, North West or South).

Selection criteria

Selection is competitive and based upon criteria including:

• knowledge, skills, qualifications, experience and potential for future development.
• demonstrated physical and psychological capacity to manage the role.

Who are we looking for?

We welcome your application if you:

• are motivated to achieve something meaningful through their work
• enjoy varied and challenging opportunities
• wish to help the community by being active members of a healthcare team
• have good health and fitness
• can remain calm in emergency situations
• can deal with a wide variety of people
• are committed to attaining and maintaining a high level of clinical skills
• are committed to undertaking study programs, training and continued education
• can communicate in a variety of situations and environments
• work as part of a team or in isolation depending on the circumstances.

Download the Department of Health (Tasmania) application guide