Graduate Paramedic Program (GPP)

The QAS GPP consists of a six (6) month program where graduates are required to work under the supervision and coaching of experienced QAS personnel to develop the level of competency required of an Advanced Care Paramedic.

The QAS recruits Graduate Paramedics who currently hold a sufficient level of registration with the Australian Health Practitioners Regulation Authority (AHPRA) or are in the process of obtaining relevant qualifications to acquire a sufficient level of registration with AHPRA.

Recruitment Update

The QAS recruits annually for the GPP. Please check back to this page for future campaign details.

For further information regarding the GPP recruitment process, please refer to the Graduate Paramedic Recruitment Information Guide and Role Description.

Eligibility Requirements

Applicants must meet the below requirements to be eligible for the QAS GPP:

• Are you eligible to work in Australia? You will be required to provide certified evidence of your ability to work in Australia. (e.g. Australian citizenship, New Zealand citizenship, Australian resident status or a valid work visa).
• Have you completed a Bachelor of Paramedicine (or equivalent) OR are you currently studying Paramedicine and due to complete your degree by 30 June 2020? You will be required to provide a certified final academic transcript displaying a final grade point average (GPA) or weighted average mark (WAM) OR evidence of enrolment in the final semester of studies and interim academic transcript showing GPA or WAM.
• Do you hold a current unrestricted C class, manual driver licence and are you able to confidently drive a manual vehicle? Licence must be provisional or open at the time of application, learner’s permits are not acceptable. You will be required to provide a certified copy (both sides) of your manual driver licence.
• Have you applied for paramedic registration or are you currently in the process of obtaining registration? Appointments to the GPP will require proof of qualification and current registration under the National Scheme as determined by the Paramedicine Board of Australia. Please refer to the AHPRA website for further information regarding national registration.

If you meet the eligibility requirements and are able to supply the required application evidence, you are eligible to apply.

Application Requirements

During an active campaign, you will be required to provide:

• A current resume detailing your employment history
• Contact details of two (2) referees:
  • Clinical referee - your most recent clinical placement mentor
  • Professional referee - a current or previous direct supervisor or manager in a workplace within the last two (2) years (i.e. not a relative or friend). If you have not undertaken paid employment in the last two (2) years, please provide a reference from volunteer work.
• Certified evidence to support any name changes, if applicable (e.g. marriage certificate, divorce records, deed poll certificate, etc).

Helpful Resources

• Graduate Paramedic Role Description
• QAS Applicant Information Kit
• Graduate Paramedic Recruitment Information Guide
• Frequently Asked Questions
• Employment Locations
• Graduate Paramedic Medical Standards