Intern Paramedic Darwin

"Our paramedics treat critical patients in extreme conditions every day. Our crews are constantly expanding their clinical experience beyond what is often considered standard care."

Working as a St John NT paramedic means not only making a real and lasting positive impact on the community but also brings the opportunity to garner a rich and challenging professional experience that will lay the foundation for an extraordinary career.

We are currently recruiting Graduate Intern Paramedics for positions based throughout the Northern Territory with a particular focus on our Alice Springs centre.

This will be our first intake for 2026, with the program commencing in January.

ABOUT THE ROLE

If you are up for the challenge of expanding your scope of practice in the Northern Territory, you will find yourself:

• Responding to a significant number of medical and trauma cases requiring full application of clinical knowledge and skills
• Navigate and provide care across diverse cultural and linguistic contexts.
• Living and working under extreme weather conditions and in 'out of the ordinary' situations whilst treating complex cases, often in remote locations requiring 4WD access
• Delivering care with a wide scope of practice supported by the new St John NT Clinical Practice Manual

ABOUT YOU

• You have a Degree in Paramedical Science from a Council of Ambulance Authorities (CAA)–approved university.
• You have a current, or are eligible for, registration with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA).
• You hold a current, unrestricted manual driver's license.
• You are eligible to work in Australia (Australian or New Zealand citizenship, Australian permanent residency, or valid work visa).
• You are resilient, adaptable, and enthusiastic about providing high-quality care in Northern Territory communities.

Please note the degree must already be completed prior to the start of employment

Though the paramedicine field in the Territory is tough, it may be one of the most rewarding places to work.

WHAT WE CAN OFFER YOU

• Relocation packages available
• 10 week's annual leave
• Salary packaging of $15,899 plus entertainment benefits of $2650 available
• A range of wellness initiatives such as flu vaccination, discounted health insurance mental and general well-being including dedicated employee assistance program.
• Physical Fitness Reimbursement

To ensure a seamless and efficient application process, we would be grateful if you could attach the following documents with your submission.

Application Checklist

Please ensure your application includes the following documents:

1. Resume with Cover Letter

2. Completed Questionnaire

3. Professional Referees

• Contact details for three professional referees (including email addresses).
• Please ensure your referees have been notified in advance, as they will be contacted during the recruitment process.

4. Proof of Work Entitlement

• Australian Citizenship, Permanent Residency, or valid Working Visa (passport, birth certificate, or visa letter).

5. Relevant Qualifications and Certificates

6. Clearances (if available at time of application):

• NT Working with Children Card (OCHRE)
• National Police Check (issued within the past 6 months)
• Health Requirements:
• COVID-19 Vaccination Certificate (minimum 2 doses)
• Immunisation Statement

If you believe you are the right person for this exciting opportunity, please APPLY Create an account and complete your application.

Employment with St John NT is subject to a National Police Clearance, Working with Children (Ochre Card), physical fitness testing and compliance with the St John NT Immunisation Policy.