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SA Ambulance Service, Adelaide Metropolitan / Country Operations

• Salary: $71,143.00 - $74,450.00 p.a. - ITN101-ITN102
• Multiple positions: Temp F/T (up to 14 months) - Pool 

Get a head start with your Career with SA Ambulance Service – Learn from the best

Are you a graduate (or soon to be) looking to consolidate your theoretical knowledge and become an integral part of South Australia’s health system?  If you would like to be part of a 3,500 strong team of career and volunteer staff that provide responsive and emergency care for South Australians, and advocates for them, then a career with the SA Ambulance Service (SAAS) may be for you.

SAAS is the provider of emergency ambulance services in South Australia and is dedicated to providing the people of South Australia with the highest level of emergency medical care, treatment and transport. As an integral part of the health system in SA, we pride ourselves on our ability to save lives and support South Australians to access appropriate healthcare.

There is no better time to join as the service expands, with the largest boost to frontline services ever.

As a Paramedic Intern, you will join a team of dedicated professionals providing rapid response, emergency medical assessment, treatment, care and transportation of patients within the out of hospital environment.  You will be supported throughout your Internship to develop your knowledge and confidence in the application of current clinical practice guidelines to achieve positive outcomes in line with best practice techniques and practice.

You will have opportunities for both personal and professional growth by participating in a structured educational program as well as on the job clinical support and leadership.  You will continue to develop your sound interpersonal and communication skills by working effectively with a team and with a diverse range of people, placing the patient first to achieve good clinical outcomes.

SAAS is expanding its crewing across both metropolitan and country operations creating an exciting opportunity for potential applicants.

To check your eligibility to apply and the requirements you need to meet, we encourage you to visit our Paramedic Intern Careers Page and refer to our Frequently Asked Questions.

Appointment will be subject to you completing all mandatory employment screening checks.

• Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants are encouraged to apply for this role. 
• The South Australian public sector promotes diversity and flexible ways of working including part-time. Applicants are encouraged to discuss the flexible working arrangements for this role.
• Appointment will be subject to a satisfactory Criminal History Check and/or additional relevant history screening that may be applicable and appropriate Immunisation screening. 
• SA Health Services are required to implement the Addressing vaccine preventable disease: Occupational assessment, screening and vaccination policy in the workplace.

Job Ref: 898354

Enquiries to: SAAS Recruitment - HealthSAASRecruitment@sa.gov.au

Application Closing Date

Thursday 1 May 2025 @ 11:55am

Attachments

 2026 Paramedic Internship Role Description.pdf

 2026 Paramedic Internship Frequently Asked Questions.pdf

 2026 Paramedic Internship Document Checklist.pdf

 2026 Paramedic Internship Job Capacity Statement.pdf

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