Become a Paramedic

There is no mould as to what makes a good paramedic, however there are certain attributes and requirements that consistently appear in our paramedics.

There are key selection criteria that applicants must have prior to applying to be a paramedic.

All applicants must be Australian Citizens, NZ Citizens, Australian Permanent Residents or the holder of a full unrestricted Working Rights Visa. A full Victoria drivers licence OR a probationary licence where the holder has held a P2 licence for at least one year is the standard requirement for employment as an operational paramedic within Ambulance Victoria.

To apply as a qualified paramedic you must hold a recognised paramedic studies degree and/or suitable experience.

To apply as a graduate paramedic you must be in your final year of a recognised university course.

The following attributes also contribute to what makes a good paramedic:

• A good level of health and fitness
• The ability to think clearly and act quickly
• The capacity to control emotions in stressful situations
• Highly developed communications skills
• The ability to work both autonomously and as part of a team
• A caring and empathetic nature
• Effective analysis and problem solving skills
• A high level of interpersonal skills
• A high level of interpersonal awareness
• Adaptability
• The ability to follow instructions and guidelines
• Resilience
• Clear decision making and judgement skills