Contract: Full time, 6-months Max Term.

About Us

Safety Direct Solutions Pty Ltd (SDS) is a leading Registered Training Organisation (RTO #51632), specialising in providing high-quality emergency response services across a range of industries, including onshore mining and offshore Oil & Gas, throughout Australia and New Zealand. Founded in 2004, SDS has built a reputation for delivering industrial safety, fire, rescue, medical training, and emergency services personnel, ensuring that clients are fully prepared to respond to and manage any emergency situation.

SDS is proud to be part of SIS Limited, one of the largest security personnel companies in the Asia-Pacific region. SIS provides essential services in security, facility management, and cash logistics across multiple geographies, and continues to lead the industry with innovative solutions.

About the WA Country Health Service (WACHS) Kimberley Ambulance Service

The WACHS Kimberley Ambulance Service (KAS) provides emergency ambulance services across approximately 300,000 square kilometres of Western Australia. Our Registered Paramedics are based at three main healthcare sites across the beautiful Kimberley Region.

In addition to responding to emergency 000 ambulance calls, Paramedics at KAS work within the hospital emergency department, offering the unique opportunity to apply clinical skills in a multidisciplinary clinical team setting.

About the role

We're offering an exciting opportunity for Paramedics to broaden their clinical skills in a unique hybrid role, combining Emergency Department support with 000 Emergency Ambulance Services.

This role is available as a full-time FIFO position, operating on a 3 weeks on / 3 weeks off roster for excellent work-life balance. We will consider casual FIFO option, with flexible swings ranging from just a few days to up to three weeks.

Shifts are 10 hours in duration and may include day, night, or rotating schedules, depending on the roster. The role may rotate across three key locations in the Kimberley region: Derby, Fitzroy Crossing, and Halls Creek.

Accommodation is provided at each site during your swing.

Mandatory qualifications, certifications, and competencies (or demonstrated bookings):

Minimum three years on-road Paramedic experience, including at least one year with a State/Territory Ambulance Service

Unrestricted AHPRA registration

Employed as a Paramedic within the past year

Current unrestricted driver's license

Advanced Life Support (ALS) or ACLS certified or hold Jurisdictional Ambulance Service Authority to Practice. (Essential)

Confident in delivering clinical training and support to other healthcare professionals (doctors, nurses, etc.)

Current WA Working With Children's Check (WWC) (or ability to obtain)

National Police Clearance under 6 months old (or ability to obtain)

Experience working as a solo clinician

Experience with aboriginal communities (Essential).

Desirable qualifications:

TAE40122 Certificate IV in Training and Assessment or equivalent

Authority to practice as a Critical/Intensive Care Paramedic

4WD experience/certification

Experience working within remote communities

Experience, skills, and attributes:

Self-motivated, able to work both independently within a defined scope of practice and as part of a multi disciplinary clinical team

Substantial experience with administration of medications according to protocol

Proactive and customer orientated approach to service delivery

Team orientated nature and excellent communication skills

Satisfactory level of computer literacy, administration, and report submission

Well organised and skilled in communicating with people

Excellent personal presentation

Demonstrated understanding and appreciation of diverse cultures and perspectives.

Familiarity with cross-cultural communication principles and best practices.

Please note that medical checks, reference checks, and clinical verification of competency will be undertaken prior to employment.

Location and Remuneration

Sites are located in Derby, Fitzroy Crossing and Halls Creek. You may be asked to travel between locations.

How to apply

To complete your application visit https://www.sdsaus.com.au/careers. Once there, you will be prompted to answer a few simple questions and upload your cover letter and CV. To give yourself the best opportunity to progress your application, please outline in your cover letter how your skills and experience meet the role requirements.

SDS is committed to growing the Aboriginal workforce as a part of WA Health's Aboriginal Workforce Strategy 2014- 2024. As a measure to achieve equality, Section 51 of the Equal Opportunity Act 1984 applies to this position. Aboriginal people are encouraged to apply.

We thank you for taking the time to consider SDS as a future employer and look forward to hearing from you.