Ambulance Operations Leader – North West Tasmania

Department of Health; Riverside; On-site; AUD 146,000 - 178,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Travel and relocation assistance

Fitness Passport

Professional development

Study leave and development support

Job summary

Department of Health in Tasmania seeks an Operational Supervisor to lead ambulance operations within the North West region. You will supervise day-to-day operations, provide tactical planning and coordinate resources to ensure timely emergency response.

The role requires strong leadership, budget oversight, and collaboration with hospitals and emergency services, with optional clinical duties as needed. Applicants should be prepared for shift work across Devonport and Burnie stations.

Qualifications

• Registered with the Paramedicine Board of Australia.
• Bachelor of Paramedic Science or approved equivalent with management experience.
• Current Driver’s Licence.

Responsibilities

• Provide overall direction and supervision of operations within the region.
• Provide expert advice to the Director and make recommendations to improve ambulance service delivery.
• Ensure high standard of patient care by implementing QA programs and reviewing regional performance.
• Supervise human, physical and financial resources, including budget management.
• Develop, recommend and implement policies related to resourcing and servicing regional activities.
• Liaise with local hospitals, emergency services, other health providers, and the community.
• Undertake clinical practice as required.

Skills

Leadership

Supervisory skills

Policy development

Clinical practice

Education

Bachelor of Parametric Science

Management qualification

Job description

Department of Health in Tasmania seeks an Operational Supervisor to lead ambulance operations within the North West region. You will supervise day-to-day operations, provide tactical planning and coordinate resources to ensure timely emergency response.

The role requires strong leadership, budget oversight, and collaboration with hospitals and emergency services, with optional clinical duties as needed. Applicants should be prepared for shift work across Devonport and Burnie stations.