Ambulance Service Paramedic

An Ambulance Service Paramedic provides on-site health care to people in emergency situations. You’ll respond to 000 calls and assess a patient’s needs. Ambulance Service Paramedics may treat a patient at their location before transporting them to hospital for further care. You’ll provide a range of treatments and may administer high level care such as CPR when needed.

Ambulance Service Paramedics should have excellent people skills and be able to communicate well with patients from a range of backgrounds. It’s important that you can remain calm in stressful situations and respond well to pressure. Ambulance Service Paramedics need to have strong leadership skills and be able to make decisions quickly.

Future demand High
Average yearly income $89,960
Skill level Advanced

How do I become a ambulance service paramedic?

All skill levels Beginner Experienced
Recommended

Bachelor of Paramedic Science
Blended, On Campus
3 years
$27,000 - $86,859
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Critical Care Paramedic Intensive Care Paramedic Paramedic
Ambulance Service Paramedic
+ 1 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Critical Care Paramedic Intensive Care Paramedic Paramedic Ambulance Service Paramedic + 1 more

Bachelor of Paramedicine
Blended, On Campus
3 years
$0 - $78,960
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Paramedic Intensive Care Paramedic Critical Care Paramedic
Ambulance Service Paramedic Remote Area Nurse Flight Paramedic
+ 3 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Paramedic Intensive Care Paramedic Critical Care Paramedic Ambulance Service Paramedic Remote Area Nurse Flight Paramedic + 3 more

Graduate Diploma of Paramedicine
Blended, On Campus
12 months
$0 - $8,948
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Critical Care Paramedic Flight Paramedic Intensive Care Paramedic
Paramedic Ambulance Service Paramedic
+ 2 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Critical Care Paramedic Flight Paramedic Intensive Care Paramedic Paramedic Ambulance Service Paramedic + 2 more

Bachelor of Paramedicine (Honours)
On Campus
12 months
$8,944 - $24,000
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Critical Care Paramedic Intensive Care Paramedic Ambulance Service Paramedic
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Critical Care Paramedic Intensive Care Paramedic Ambulance Service Paramedic

Bachelor of Paramedic Practice (Honours)
On Campus
4 years
$35,792
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Ambulance Service Paramedic Paramedic Critical Care Paramedic
Intensive Care Paramedic
+ 1 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Ambulance Service Paramedic Paramedic Critical Care Paramedic Intensive Care Paramedic + 1 more
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Common questions

How much does an Ambulance Service Paramedic earn?

In Australia, a full time Ambulance Service Paramedic generally earns $1,730 per week ($89,960 annual salary) before tax. This is a median figure for full-time employees and should be considered a guide only. As you gain more experience you can expect a potentially higher salary than people who are new to the industry.

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What are the job opportunities for an Ambulance Service Paramedic?

This industry has seen strong growth in employment numbers in recent years. There are currently 19,700 people working as an Ambulance Service Paramedic in Australia compared to 12,400 five years ago. Ambulance Service Paramedics may find work across all regions of Australia.

Source: Australian Government Labour Market Insights

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How do I become an Ambulance Service Paramedic?

If you’d like a career as an Ambulance Service Paramedic, consider enrolling in a Diploma of Paramedical Science. This course will prepare you for a range of emergency response roles. You’ll cover topics relating to providing basic life support and transporting patients to a medical facility. You’ll undertake work placements to gain real world experience in this field.

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