Graduate Paramedic Intake

Employer: St John Ambulance Australia (NT) Inc
Location: Darwin NT
Being a Paramedic is not a career for just anyone. It takes a special kind of professional to be able to handle the fast paced career of an emergency medical professional.

The role of a Paramedic is rewarding, challenging and demanding. The prime objective for a Paramedic Officer is the efficient and competent treatment and transportation of the sick and injured.


The St John Ambulance (NT) Graduate Paramedic Internship is designed to facilitate the transition from university into becoming a Qualified Ambulance Paramedic.

Essential characteristics of a Paramedic include:

• Good communications skills
• Team player
• Decision making
• Adaptable
• Fit and healthy
• Ability to work under pressure

Graduate Paramedics are required to work a 24/7 rotating roster, typically working 2 days, 2 nights and 4 off. Graduate Paramedics are entitled to 8 weeks annual leave per annum plus 17.5% leave loading. They are entitled to 15 days sick leave per annum.


The salary is $58,487.84 per annum plus overtime penalties and driver's licence allowance. Additional shift allowances also apply.


Salary packaging, sick leave retention incentive, DEFCOM discount card, discounts on vehicle products and servicing, income protection insurance and access to corporate health through Bupa is also available to our employees.

To be eligible to apply you must hold a degree in Paramedical Science from a CAA accredited University.

The information pack can be found on our website www.stjohnnt.org.au. Please send a covering letter, answers to the selection criteria and your resume to jobs@stjohnnt.asn.au


Applications close 24 April 2015.

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