QUALIFIED PARAMEDICS

Expand your career in the Northern Territory

ABOUT US

Renowned for its unique lifestyle, the Northern Territory offers a relaxed way of living surrounded by some of Australia’s most stunning natural landscapes—drawing people from across the country and around the world.

As a Paramedic with St John NT, you’ll have the opportunity to make a meaningful and lasting impact within the community while building a fulfilling and dynamic career. This role combines professional challenge with the potential for exceptional growth, development, and advancement.

ABOUT THE ROLE

St John NT is seeking Qualified Paramedics across the Northern Territory, with a particular focus on our Alice Springs and Tennant Creek centres.

In this role, you will be responsible for delivering efficient, professional, and compassionate pre-hospital care, including the treatment and transportation of the sick and injured throughout the Territory.

You will find yourself:

• Responding to a significant number of medical and trauma cases requiring full application of clinical knowledge and skills
• Demonstrating your adaptive and creative thinking skills through overcoming language and cultural barriers in treating a diverse patient population
• Delivering care with a wide scope of practice supported by the new St John NT Clinical Practice Manual
• Developing an understanding of the unique characteristics of living and working under extreme weather conditions and in ‘out of the ordinary’ situations
• Treating complex cases, often in remote locations requiring 4WD access.

ABOUT YOU

If you are passionate about remote health care and up for the challenge of expanding your scope of practice in the Northern Territory, you will have:

• Be a registered paramedic with the Paramedicine Board of Australia (AHPRA) or eligible to obtain
• Be able to provide evidence of having worked within a CAA (Council of Ambulance Authorities ambulance service, with an independent Authority to Practice.
• You hold a current unrestricted manual driver’s license
• Eligibility to work in Australia (Australian or New Zealand citizenship, Australian residential status, or valid work visa)

WHAT WE OFFER

• A real opportunity to expand your scope of practice
• Relocation packages available up to $15,000 depending on location and family dynamics.
• Competitive Salary
• 10 week's annual leave
• Salary packaging of $15,899 plus entertainment benefits of $2650 available
• Tennant Creek and Nhulunbuy receive remote area allowances, with free accommodation and utilities provided at both locations.
• Remunerated CPD
• A range of wellness initiatives such as flu vaccination, discounted health insurance mental and general well-being including dedicated employee assistance program.
• Physical Fitness Reimbursement

‘’Though the paramedicine field in the Territory is tough, it may be one of the most rewarding places to work’’

To ensure a seamless and efficient application process, we would be grateful if you could attach the following documents with your submission.

Application Checklist
Please ensure your application includes the following documents:

Resume with Cover Letter

1. Completed Questionnaire

2. Professional Referees

• Contact details for three professional referees (including email addresses).
• At least one clinical referee must be included, clearly identified by their role.
• Please ensure your referees have been notified in advance, as they will be contacted during the recruitment process.

3. Proof of Work Entitlement

• Australian Citizenship, Permanent Residency, or valid Working Visa (passport, birth certificate, or visa letter).

4. Relevant Qualifications and Certificates

5. Clearances (if available at time of application):

• NT Working with Children Card (OCHRE)
• National Police Check (issued within the past 6 months)
• Health Requirements:
• COVID-19 Vaccination Certificate (minimum 2 doses)
• Immunisation Statement

If you believe you are the right person for this exciting opportunity, please APPLY! Create an account and complete your application.

Employment with St John NT is subject to a National Police Clearance, Working with Children (Ochre Card), physical fitness testing and compliance with the St John NT Immunisation Policy.