Workforce Attraction Incentive Scheme

We’re incentivising health workers to move to Queensland, and to take up jobs in regional and remote Queensland.

With the introduction of the new Workforce Attraction Incentive Scheme, there has never been a better time for health workers to relocate to Queensland and join a dedicated team of health professionals who provide high-quality care to Queenslanders.

From 1 July 2023, interstate and international healthcare workers who move into Queensland to take up permanent employment in a frontline clinical role across Queensland Health may be eligible for a $10,000 incentive payment on commencement. They will also receive another $10,000 after completing a full 12 months of service in Queensland.

For permanent part-time employment, a pro-rata amount will be paid based on the part time hours of work (percentage).

Health workers currently living and working in Queensland will not be eligible for this program.

Healthcare workers eligible for this incentive are:

• Paramedics
• Emergency Medical Dispatchers

How the payments will work

The incentive scheme payments (less tax) will be paid through Queensland Ambulance Service’s payroll system on the first available pay period.

The payments will not be subject to fringe benefits tax (FBT). They will form part of salaries and wages paid through payroll (less tax) and will be included in Employee Income Statements on myGov for personal income tax returns and assessments.

Employees who receive the incentive scheme payments on commencement will not be required to reimburse Queensland Ambulance Service if they separate within the first 12 months of employment.

Further information will be provided during the recruitment process.

How to apply

If you are interested in being considered for upcoming opportunities, please visit the Paramedic and Emergency Medical Dispatcher pages for further information on eligibility requirements and current career opportunities.