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St John WA Student Ambulance Officer Information Pack Student Ambulance Officer Information pack Updated 2021 page 1
St John WA Student Ambulance Officer Information Pack
Table of Contents
Introduction 1
A snapshot of our organisation 1
The role of a St John Paramedic 1
How to become a St John Student Ambulance Officer 2
The recruitment process 2
The application process 2
Training and development 4
Remuneration, workplace and benefits 5
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Introduction
It takes a special person to become a St John WA (St John) Paramedic. They are courageous, caring,
confident and patient. They put themselves on the front-line of pre-hospital medical care every day,
making life changing decisions.
In reading this information pack, you are taking an important first step towards a highly rewarding
career. You will find all the information about this exciting role right here.
Please read on to discover what’s involved and how best to apply for the Student Ambulance Officer
Program. In this pack you will find information regarding the recruitment process, education and
training requirements and the fantastic employment conditions on offer as a St John employee.
A snapshot of our organisation The role of a St John Paramedic
St John is the leading provider of pre-hospital care in The role of a St John Paramedic can be extremely
Western Australia. As a private, not for profit organisation, challenging at times but it is also a very rewarding and
we are contracted by the State Government to supply fulfilling career.
ambulance services to the state of WA. Each year we
St John Paramedics respond promptly and efficiently to
transport more than 300,000 patients across both
all ambulance calls, provide pre-hospital ambulance care
metropolitan and regional locations.
for the sick and injured and transport patients to and from
St John is also the largest First Aid Training organisation medical facilities – while constantly monitoring the patients’
in Australia – training in excess of 200,000 students each condition at all times.
year – we also provide medical personnel and equipment to
To be a successful Student Ambulance Officer, candidates
mining organisations across WA. For more information, visit
will need to demonstrate the following behaviours that align
www.stjohnchangelives.com.au
with the behavioral competencies for the position;
• An ability to build relationships and establish rapport
• Deal with ambiguity
• Demonstrate integrity
• Demonstrate discretionary effort
• Demonstrate self control and a positive outlook
• Gather information for effective decision making
• Review on practice with an ability for self-reflection
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How to become a St John Student The application process
Ambulance Officer When the application process commences an ‘Apply Now’
link will become available on the stjohnchangelives.com.au
It is important to note that candidates who are successful in
website. It is important to note that the application process is
gaining a position as a Student Ambulance Officer (SAO) with
thorough and can take some time.
St John will undertake a Bachelor of Science (Paramedicine)
at Curtin University. Interstate and country applicants should be aware that all
assessments are conducted in Perth and attendance is
To be eligible to apply for a Student Ambulance Officer
a requirement. You will be required to complete an online
position you will need to be an Australian Citizen or be a
application form including questionnaires and provide the
Permanent Resident of Australia who is eligible for full time,
following documents:
on-going employment.
To be considered for a place in the Student Ambulance Cover letter
Officer program you must also: Your cover letter should include a statement expressing your
motivations in applying for the role and demonstrate why
• Provide a current First Aid Certificate. If the certificate is
you believe you are suitable for this position. You may wish
older than 12 months you will be required to obtain a Basic
to make additional comments about the personality traits
Resuscitation Certificate.
you possess and some of your achievements that align well
• Successfully complete the medical and fitness assessment with the duties of a Paramedic. You should also provide your
- these assessments are designed to specifically assess contact details.
your physical ability to fulfil the requirements of the role.
Resume
• Possess, as a minimum, a current no restrictions WA ‘C’ or
‘CA’ Class Driver’s Licence and have a good driving history. Your resume should include your personal details, working
Probationary driver’s will not be considered. history, academic qualifications, the contact details of two
professional referees and any other achievements you feel
• A loss of licence, any serious traffic convictions in the last
are relevant to the role.
four years, or an accumulation of more than six demerit
points, will result in an unsuccessful application. You will need to include the following as attachments with
your application –
• Demonstrate a clear criminal record; A National Police
Clearance including a traffic convictions and infringements • A front and back copy of your current no restrictions ‘C’ or
report will need to be provided as part of the recruitment ‘CA’ class drivers licence.
process.
• Proof of eligibility to enter Curtin University, this may
• Verify your eligibility to enter Curtin University. It is your include your WACE results, STAT test, Diploma or other
responsibility to ensure you meet the Curtin University forms of entry, please visit futurestudents.curtin.edu.au for
entry requirements should you be successful in gaining a further entry requirements.
position. Please visit futurestudents.curtin.edu.au for more
By submitting copies of your driver’s licence you are
information and to view other options of entry to Curtin
consenting to on-line demerit point checks.
University.
Assessment centre
The recruitment process
The Assessment Centre is designed to give candidates
The recruitment process is designed to assess and identify a platform to demonstrate traits such as aptitude,
the most suitable candidate for the Student Ambulance communication and team work skills.
Officer Program. The recruitment process assesses many
areas including personality and behaviours, skills assessment This group based assessment consists of team activities and
and general capacity to fulfil the duties of the role. is facilitated by an assessment panel.
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Interview • Proof of Permanent Working Rights in Australia – You
We use behavioural based interviews, which draw on must provide proof of Australian Citizenship or Australian
your past experiences, during the interview we will ask Permanent Residency Status with eligibility for on-going
you to provide examples and provide evidence of your employment in Australia.
achievements, we will then assess your responses against • Current unrestricted ‘C’ or ‘CA’ driver’s licence – Please
the behavioural competencies of the position. ensure you provide ‘front’ and back’ certified scanned
copies of your current unrestricted driver’s licence.
Certified Documents
• Proof of Eligibility to Enter University – Previous
Should your application progress from the assessment
qualifications such as a Degree or Diploma. A STAT results/
centre, you will need to provide certified copies of the
intention to sit the STAT test or WACE results. For more
following: (These documents must be certified by an
information please visit futurestudents.curtin.edu.au/
authorised officer which can include ‘Police Officer, Justice of
the Peace’, ‘Pharmacist’ or ‘Solicitor’); Applicants who have partially completed a Degree or Diploma
• A current Provide First Aid Certificate, if this certificate must provide certified scanned copies of their academic
is older than twelve months you will need to provide transcripts/results and certificates.
evidence of completion or a booking confirmation to sit
Psychometric assessment
the Basic Resuscitation Certificate. To obtain a Provide
First Aid certificate Please visit stjohnwa.com.au or call 08 We use a number of psychometric assessments to
9334 1233 to schedule training to complete the required understand your personality traits, values, motivations and
certificate. cognitive abilities.
• A National Police Clearance including Convictions Report Functional capacity and medical assessment
which can be obtained from your local Post Office (100 The Functional Capacity and Medical Assessment is
points of ID required) or online via police.wa.gov.au. The designed to assess your ability to undertake the physical
National Police Clearance is to be no older than three requirements of the role.
months at time of submission.*
• Traffic Infringements Report obtained from your local Important things to note:
police station. • Candidates may not have an outcome for their application
until the end of the recruitment process.
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Training and development Year Two (Employed)
The second year commences as paid employment with St
Successful applicants will undertake the undergraduate
John with students entering ‘Induction School’. Students
degree, Bachelor of Science (Paramedicine) at Curtin
study full-time both at Curtin University and at the College
University as well as an internship with St John. Any fees
of Pre-hospital Care situated in Belmont, completing
incurred as a result of university studies are the responsibility
the required units of the degree program. On successful
of the student.
completion of the Induction School students will commence
There is no option for students to complete academic studies on road duties as an Ambulance Officer in the metropolitan
part time. The academic portion of this program has been area, working with an allocated Paramedic mentor and
designed to ensure students have the required knowledge continue to have support from The College of Pre Hospital
to successfully complete the practical components of the Care.
program.
Year Three (Employed)
Any queries related to recognition of prior learning need to be Upon commencement of the third year of the program,
directed to Curtin University. students work full-time with a Paramedic whilst completing
the required units of the degree program. Year three includes
The education and training program is outlined below:
a full-time study block in the College of Pre Hospital Care.
Year One (Pre-employment – Unpaid)
Year Four (Employed)
The first year of the Student Ambulance Officer Program
In the fourth year students continue working full-time with a
is comprised of full time study at Curtin University. Many of
Paramedic whilst completing the required units of the degree
the required units are available online/externally to facilitate
program.
distance learning. It is important to note that the Preparation
for Paramedic Clinical Practice PARA1000 unit requires the Year four includes another full-time study block in the
completion of 30 hours volunteer work with Event Health College of Pre Hospital Care, which must be completed prior
Services (EHS) and 10 hours of observation shifts with the to attaining the level of Ambulance Paramedic. Students
State Operations Centre or Patient Transport Services. Upon must successfully complete their practical studies and
successful completion of these units, students undertake academic components to receive the Bachelor of Science
pre-employment activities such as a driver training course (Paramedicine) from Curtin University.
spanning over two days and one night.
Students that meet all academic, workplace and AHPRA
In addition, students will need to obtain a Light Rigid driver’s (Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency)
licence, submit all required pre-employment documentation Paramedic registration requirements will graduate with
and pass an additional medical/functional assessment before a Bachelor of Science (Paramedicine) degree and will be
being offered employment with St John. promoted to an Ambulance Paramedic.
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Remuneration, Workplace and
Benefits
Salary
The first year of the Student Ambulance Officer program
is undertaken as unpaid full time study, candidates are not
employed by St John in the first year of the program.
Upon successful completion of the first year, by meeting all
pre-employment requirements, candidates will be offered
employment and will commence the second year of the
Student Ambulance Officer program as an employee of St
John. Please see the table below for a pay scale commencing
from the first year of paid employment.
Position Base rate Total weekly Total annually
(weekly) (including shift loading )
Student Ambulance Officer - CPHC $1,074.05 $1,074.05 $56,029.43
Student Ambulance Officer - Operations $1,113.12 $1,497.59 $78,124.12
Ambulance Officer Grade 1 $1,126.13 $1,515.09 $79,037.39
Ambulance Officer Grade 2 $1,244.64 $1,674.53 $87,354.92
Ambulance Paramedic - AP1 $1,467.33 $1,974.13 $102,983.76
Ambulance Paramedic - AP2 $1,544.77 $2,078.32 $108,419.30
Ambulance Paramedic - AP3 $1,622.53 $2,182.94 $113,876.89
Progression in classification per the Ambulance Officer/Paramedic Enterprise Aagreement.
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Roster Salary Packaging
Ambulance Officers and Paramedics generally work a 2/ 2/ Employees of St John are entitled to certain salary packaging
4 roster which includes 2 days, 2 nights and 4 days off on a benefits. This enables employees to salary package expenses
rotation basis. Day shifts are 11 hours and night shifts are 13 from their pre tax salary up to a predetermined limit each
hours. Once you are a Student Officer, Operations, working year. A Maxxia representative will attend the induction to
on road you will be allocated a roster and a depot within the explain the benefits.
metropolitan area on a rotational basis.
Health and Wellbeing Allowance
Career Development As an incentive for employees to engage in a fitness program
There are many opportunities within St John to gain St John will reimburse employees for the hire of fitness
experience in different areas of the organisation. Paramedics equipment and/or memberships to gyms and some clubs.
may be eligible to apply for the following roles within the
organisation: Free Ambulance Cover
All employees of St John and their dependent family
• Station Manager
members will have access to free ambulance cover.
• On-road tutoring/secondments
The information contained within this document is correct at
• Clinical Support Paramedic
the time of publication. Please note that entry, prerequisites
• Critical Care Paramedic and conditions of employment may change without notice.
• Industrial Health Services
Important Contact Information
• Area Manager • (St John)
• Operational Manager www.stjohnchangelives.com.au
• (Curtin University) healthsciences.curtin.edu.au/index.cfm
Probation
or 9266 1000
A probationary period of six months applies to Student
Ambulance Officers upon commencement of employment • (St John Careers Team) -
with the organisation. careers@stjohnwa.com.au or 1800 086 751
For enquiries relating to credits for recognised learning (CRL)
Uniforms
towards the Bachelor of Science (Paramedicine) degree
Your uniform will be provided by St John, it is designed to
at Curtin University, please contact the Future Students
reflect the professional image of the organisation, whilst
Services team on 08 9266 1000.
being functional and comfortable.
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