Chief Paramedic Officer

SA Health; Adelaide; On-site; AUD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

SA Health in Adelaide seeks a Chief Paramedic Officer to provide expert professional and strategic advice on paramedicine, workforce and patient safety across the system.

The role oversees policy development, partnerships and improvement initiatives to deliver safer, more integrated patient care, engaging senior stakeholders and linking SA Health with DHW and health settings nationwide.

Qualifications

• Must hold current registration with the Paramedicine Board AHPRA.
• Successful track record as a recognised paramedic leader with extensive experience at a senior level.
• Extensive experience in paramedicine, service delivery and the regulatory environment.

Responsibilities

• Oversee development and implementation of policies, partnerships and improvement initiatives to support safer, more integrated patient care.
• Engage with senior stakeholders across government and health sector to provide strategic professional leadership.
• Act as link between SA Health, DHW and various health care settings, public and private.
• Provide expert advice to the Chief Executive DHW, Deputy Chief Executive CSSI, HCEC, SA Ambulance Service and Minister for Health and Wellbeing.

Skills

Paramedic leadership

Strategic advisory

Regulatory knowledge

Education

AHPRA registration

Job description

• Department for Health and Wellbeing – Clinical System Support and Improvement
• Classification: SAES Level 1 – Full Time / Term Contract (Temporary up to Three Years)

THE OPPORTUNITY

SA Health is now seeking a Chief Paramedic Officer (CPO) to provide expert professional and strategic advice across the system on all matters relating to the paramedicine profession and workforce. SA Health includes the Department for Health and Wellbeing (DHW), ten Local Health Networks, and Statewide Clinical Support Services, SA Ambulance Service, SA Dental Service, Prison Health and Drug and Alcohol Services SA. The Chief Paramedic Officer will be responsible for contributing to the continuing development of the paramedicine profession within South Australia to meet the needs of the SA public.

THE ROLE

The role will oversee the development and implementation of policies, partnerships and improvement initiatives to support the development and provision of safer, more effective, and better integrated patient care. This will be achieved through engagement with senior stakeholders and leaders across government and the broader health sector, as the role provides a link between SA Health, the DHW and a range of different health care settings in which paramedics work – both public and private. The CPO is responsible for providing strategic professional leadership and advice to the Chief Executive DHW, Deputy Chief Executive CSSI, Health Chief Executive’s Forum (HCEC), CEO SA Ambulance Service (SAAS) and the Minister for Health and Wellbeing. This advice includes issues related to, but not restricted to, the paramedicine workforce and broader health system matters in relation to patient safety and quality improvement.

THE CANDIDATE

If you hold current registration with the Paramedicine Board AHPRA and believe you have the passion, commitment and:

• Successful track record as a recognised paramedic leader with extensive experience at a senior level;
• The ability to provide specialist authoritative, strategic advice and expertise which has influence;
• Have extensive experience in paramedicine, along with significant experience and expert knowledge related to service delivery and the regulatory environment;
• A comprehensive understanding of the Australian and SA health systems then this may be the role for you.

ATTACHMENTS

• 955261 - Chief Paramedic Officer - Role Description.pdf
• Australian applicant guidelines
• International applicant guidelines

The closing date for applications is Sunday, 15 November 2026 - 11:55pm

The reference number to include in your application is H26_5599