Overview
Department of HealthCommunity, Mental Health & WellbeingCMHW - Ambulance Tasmania
Applications must be submitted by Sunday 22 March, 2026 11:55 PM
Sunday 22 March, 2026 11:55 PM AEST
Details of appointment
Two permanent part time, shift worker position, working 38 hours per fortnight, commencing as soon as possible.
*notwithstanding hours to be negotiated with the successful applicant.
Applicants should note that, for a period of twelve months from the date of publication, this selection process may be used to fill subsequent or similar full time, part time, and casual vacancies.
These vacancies are located at the stations listed below; however, this process will be utilised for other Branch Station locations within North West Region as they become available.
* Smithton
* Sheffield
Role and responsibilities
A BSO delivers independent rural paramedic care, manages station operations, and leads, trains, and supports Volunteer Ambulance Officers.
A Branch Station Officer (BSO) provides a paramedic function at a rural station and at times may be required to deliver primary patient care alone and with confidence. The BSO is required to undertake the administrative functions of a branch station including community relations. The BSO oversees the recruitment/retention, supervision, training, and maintenance of the group of Volunteer Ambulance Officers (VAO) attached to the station, including maintaining regular contact with volunteers to facilitate roster coverage and attendance at training, delivering training to both individuals and groups, implementing policies and procedures of Ambulance Tasmania (AT) as they relate to volunteers and contributing to workforce planning and volunteer reporting to the station.
The Role:
The incumbent will be responsible for the provision of pre-hospital care and the transport of patients by ambulance or other means. Operation of a Branch Station including activities associated with public education and community relations, staff supervision, recruitment, training and development of local Volunteer Ambulance Officers (VAOs).
* Provide a paramedic function at a Branch Station and if required be able to deliver primary patient care alone and with confidence.
* Undertake the administrative functions of a country or urban branch station, including community relations.
* Recruit, supervise, train and maintain the group of VAOs attached to the station, including maintaining regular contact with VAOs to facilitate roster coverage and attendance at training, delivering training to individuals and groups, implementing Ambulance Tasmania policies and procedures, as they relate to VAOs.
Salary and employment conditions
Branch Station Officer $128,066 to $134,666 per annum pro rata. Our Employer 12% superannuation contribution is on top of this amount.
Branch Station Officer (ICP) $144,957 to $149,591 per annum pro rata. Our Employer 12% superannuation contribution is on top of this amount.
* Salary range is in accordance with Ambulance Tasmania Agreement 2022.
* Please note that access to the Branch Station Officer ICP salary is only available to suitable applicants who can provide evidence of an Intensive Care Paramedic qualification prior to appointment.
Salary Packaging and benefits
You'll have access to salary package a range of benefits including living expenses up to $9,010 + $2,650 in meal entertainment each FBT year + other benefits if eligible.
* Employees employed at the following Remote site will be paid a Remote and Rural allowance of 4% of base Salary. Beaconsfield, Bicheno, Bridport, Bruny Island, Campbell Town, Deloraine, George Town, Nubeena, Oatlands, Ouse, Scamander, Scottsdale, Smithton, Swansea, St Helens or Triabunna
Benefits available to eligible candidates
* Relocation assistance support available for eligible appointees from overseas and for appointees from interstate.
* Professional development and accelerated pathways.
* A range of leave entitlements, including study leave and Professional Development Support.
* Fitness Passport – You, and your family can access 40+ fitness facilities across Tasmania for just $14.50 per week per person, or $28.05 for a family.
More information about our Employee Benefits can be found here
Successful applicants will be required to meet the essential criteria.
Registered with the Paramedicine Board of Australia
Holds a Bachelor of Paramedic Science and relevant work experience or other qualification approved by the Service.
Current Driver Licence
Qualifications
Applicants should note the following criteria are desirable:
* Certificate IV in Training and Assessment or equivalent.
Note: - Please refer to the Application Guide for more information of pre-employment check.
How to apply
Download the Statement of Duties and any Associated Documents
We encourage you to review the Statement of Duties, Applicant Guide, prior to applying for an overview of the duties, program, selection process and application guidance.
Apply Online. Please click the "Apply" button on this screen to ensure that important questions about you are answered.
You will be prompted to complete a 1-2 page application detailing your experience, skills and knowledge as they relate to the attached Statement of Duties. A separate statement addressing the selection criteria in the Statement of Duties is not required.
For more information:
Applicants who require further information are encouraged to contact the Contact person for detailed information about the vacancy.
Name: Casey Stark-AllenPosition: Director Operations, North WestPhone number: 0458 831 484Email address: casey.stark-allen@ambulance.tas.gov.au
Working at the Department
Compassion, Accountability, Respect, Excellent are the key values to work in Department of Health. Listen to some of the lived experiences from within the department through some of our wonderful staff and hear about their journey in relocating to Tasmania!
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Respecting diversity is the foundation of everything that Department of Health do. This allows us to instil trust and collaborate through honest and fair communication and helps cultivate an environment of growth and innovation. We strongly encourage applicants from key communities including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders, LGBTIQA+ people, and people living with disabilities.
* Review the Statement of Duties and consider if you meet the requirements.
* Speak to the Contact Officer if you have any questions.
* Submit your application including any additional documents as specified in each individual job vacancy notice.
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