Paramedic

State Medical Assistance; City of Lake Macquarie; On-site; AUD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

State Medical Assistance is recruiting a Patient Transport Paramedic to provide safe, compassionate non-emergency transport between hospitals, facilities, and homes. You will deliver high-quality clinical care, ensure patient comfort and dignity, and maintain thorough documentation during every journey.

Ideal candidates have a Bachelor of Paramedicine, AHPRA registration, and willingness to work a rotating roster including nights and weekends in NSW, Victoria, and WA as part of the SIS Group

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Paramedicine and valid AHPRA registration.
• Full Australian work rights and a clean driving record.
• Willingness to work nights, weekends, and public holidays.

Responsibilities

• Conduct patient assessments before, during, and after transport.
• Provide clinical monitoring and interventions within scope of practice.
• Safely transporting low to medium acuity patients between facilities and appointments.
• Respond to planned and urgent non-emergency transfers.
• Complete accurate patient care records and transport documentation.
• Liaise with hospitals, aged care facilities, and healthcare professionals.
• Maintain ambulance readiness, equipment, and infection control standards.

Skills

Clinical assessment

Decision making

Communication

Teamwork

Documentation

Education

Bachelor of Paramedicine

Job description

At State Medical Assistance, proudly part of the SIS Group Australia, you’ll be joining more than a private pre-hospital care provider. You’ll become part of a team driven by compassion, professionalism, and a genuine passion for helping others. Across NSW, Victoria, and WA, we deliver trusted patient transport, Event medical and aged care hospital avoidance services, ensuring care when it matters most. With over 200 dedicated professionals, you’ll be supported by a team that thrives on collaboration, safety, and making a real difference every day.

About the role:

As a Patient Transport Paramedic, you will provide safe, professional, and compassionate care to patients requiring non-emergency transport between hospitals, healthcare facilities, aged care homes, and private residences. You will deliver high-quality clinical care while ensuring patient comfort and dignity throughout their journey. This role will involve, but is not limited to:

• Conducting patient assessments before, during, and after transport
• Providing clinical monitoring and appropriate interventions within your scope of practice
• Safely transporting low to medium acuity patients between healthcare facilities and appointments
• Responding to planned and urgent non-emergency patient transfers
• Completing accurate patient care records and transport documentation
• Liaising effectively with hospitals, aged care facilities, medical practitioners, and other healthcare professionals
• Maintaining ambulance readiness, equipment, and infection control standards

About you:

• Previous experience in patient transport, emergency, or pre-hospital care is highly regarded
• Strong clinical assessment and decision-making skills
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to remain calm and professional in a dynamic healthcare environment
• Confidence working both independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team
• Commitment to delivering patient-centred care with empathy and professionalism
• Willingness to work a rotating roster, including nights, weekends, and public holidays
• Ability to maintain accurate and timely clinical documentation

Mandatory compliance:

• 3 x Covid vaccinations and annual influenza vaccination
• Category A immunisations (MMR, Chicken Pox, Hep B, TB, Whooping Cough, dTpa)
• Bachelor of Paramedicine and valid AHPRA registration
• Full Australian work rights
• Australian driving Licence with a safe driving record
• Ability to obtain National Police check and WWCC (NDIS check may be required)

State Medical Assistance is committed to building and maintaining a diverse and inclusive workforce. We strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people from culturally diverse backgrounds, and LGBTQ+ communities.