WHO WE ARE & WHAT WE DOSt John Ambulance SA is a Health and Medical Services provider for many of South Australia's largest venues such as Adelaide Oval, Adelaide Entertainment Centre and Adelaide Showground. In addition to this, St John Ambulance SA is the chosen provider for many major events on the SA calendar including Schoolies Festival, VAILO Adelaide 500 and WOMAD.
For over 135 years, St John Ambulance SA has supported the South Australia community to help save lives and build community resilience to improve the safety and healthcare for all South Australians. In addition to Health & Medical Services, St John Ambulance SA also provides community care, is a licensed non-emergency ambulance patient transport service, delivers nationally accredited first aid training, and is the largest provider of first aid products and equipment.
OUR OPPORTUNITYYou could be working in the Medical Centre at the Schoolies Festival, getting amongst the crowds at WOMAD or working at the iconic Adelaide Oval – no two days are the same in our team! Due to growth in the event sector, we are seeking to grow our pool of casual staff for immediate work at events, mass gatherings and venues across Adelaide and South Australia. This is the perfect opportunity for Paramedic students to gain exposure working in the pre- hospital environment and kick start your career!
ESSENTIAL CRITERIA – EVENT MEDIC: Minimum 2 years' experience as an Event Medic (or similar recognised role); orMinimum 2 years' experience holding a Certificate III Basic Health Care or Certificate III Non-Emergency Patient Transport (or equivalent qualification); orCurrently enrolled as a student in a recognised undergraduate Paramedic Degree with successful completion of 1st year ABOUT YOU – Ideal candidates will demonstrate: Excellent customer service and interpersonal skillsExcellent personal presentationHigh level of resilience and initiativeExcellent verbal and written communication skillsAbility to work in a team environment and autonomouslySound clinical knowledge relevant to experience and learning
WHAT NOW?Do you think you would be perfect for this role? We invite you to apply via Seek with your resume and cover letter detailing your suitability for the role. Any queries can be directed to [email protected] Due to the large number of applications, please refrain from making phone enquiries regarding this opportunity. St John SA does not accept calls from recruitment agencies.
Positions available are offered on a casual basis with shift times varying across the week and weekend. Casual wages & penalties are dependent on qualifications and experience. St John SA values diversity in the workplace and is an equal opportunity employer. Employment is dependent upon a Criminal History check that St John finds satisfactory, a valid and current Working with Children Check and the evidence of the right to work in Australia.