Qualified paramedic

Working as a qualified paramedic

You can apply to become a qualified paramedic if you’ve worked as one for more than 2 years and meet the criteria below. To practise as an advanced care paramedic at a level (ACP2, Band 2).

We employ qualified paramedics in QAS regions right across Queensland.

Read the role description [PDF 401.77 KB] and our FAQs [PDF 255.78 KB] to learn about the work you’ll do as a qualified paramedic.

How to apply

You can apply online for our current qualified paramedic vacancies by filling in our Qualified Paramedic application form.

Read our applicant information kit [PDF 354.57 KB] to learn more.

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Before you apply

Before you apply, check you’re eligible for the role. You’ll need to show evidence that you meet the following criteria in your application.

You can legally work in Australia

You must be an Australian citizen, permanent resident, or a New Zealand citizen to apply. You can also apply if you have a valid permanent work visa.

We don’t sponsor overseas workers and can’t give you advice about visas. You can learn more about working in Australia on the Department of Home Affairs website.

You have more than 2 years of work experience as a paramedic

Your work experience includes any graduate programs you’ve done. If you have less than 2 years experience working as a paramedic for a government/jurisdictional ambulance service, you can apply for our graduate paramedic program.

You have a paramedicine degree

You need one of the following qualifications, or an equivalent qualification to work as a paramedic.

• Bachelor of Paramedicine
• Bachelor of Health Science (Paramedic)
• Associate Diploma of Applied Science (Ambulance).

You’re a registered paramedic with Ahpra (Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency)

You’ll need to provide proof of your current practising paramedic registration with Ahpra.

You can drive a Light Rigid (LR) manual motor vehicle in Queensland

Qualified paramedics need a LR (or higher class) manual driver licence. You can still apply if you have one of the following licenses, but you’ll need an LR licence before you can be offered a position:

• Queensland C class licence for a manual motor vehicle
• equivalent manual licence from another state or country

If your licence only permits you to drive an automatic vehicle, you won’t be able to apply.

Read more about licence types, classes and conditions on the Queensland Government website.

You meet the required medical standards

Check that you meet our medical standards for paramedics [PDF 267.05 KB] before you apply.

After you apply

You’ll participate in in a range of assessments for the role of Qualified Paramedic. As part of the recruitment process we may also do checks for your:

• professional registrations, and qualifications
• past clinical practice, including any disciplinary actions
• criminal history

Starting in the role

If you’re successful in gaining a position, you’ll complete an initial up to 6 week full-time induction when you first commence.

This usually includes:

• Up to 4 weeks at the Queensland Combined Emergency Services Academy, Brisbane
• 1 week driver training at Gympie, Sunshine Coast or Mount Cotton, Brisbane (unless exempt)
• 1 week local District or Region induction

You’ll then start working in your appointed area.

Learn more about working for us.