We're not currently recruiting qualified paramedics, but you can fill in an expression of interest form for any future opportunities.
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. In this role, you’ll practise as an advanced care paramedic at a senior level (ACP2, Band 2).
We employ qualified paramedics in QAS regions right across Queensland.
Read the role description [PDF 923.83 KB] to learn about the work you’ll do as a senior paramedic.
How to apply
You can apply online when we advertise jobs or fill in our qualified paramedic expression of interest form.
Read our applicant information kit [PDF 476.52 KB] to learn more.
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 or expression of interest.
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, 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
You’ll need to upload proof of your paramedic registration with Ahpra, the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency.
You can drive a light rigid manual motor vehicle in Queensland
All our paramedics need a Queensland LR Light Rigid open manual driver licence. You can still apply if you have one of the following licenses, but you’ll need an LR licence before you start work.
- Queensland C Car open 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’re fit and healthy
Check that you meet our medical standards for paramedics [PDF 166.05 KB] before you apply.
After you apply
We’ll meet you for an interview if your application is successful. 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
- working with children clearance (blue card).
Learn more about working for us.