Paramedic Science Careers

Career Vibes

As a paramedic, you’ll provide care during emergencies, and transport patients who are critically ill or injured. You’ll do this in roles such as:  

• paramedic,
• intensive care paramedic,
• mining and industries paramedic, specialising in aviation and retrieval medicine, or
• intensive care specialist paramedic.

Labour Market Insights (2022) project strong growth of ambulance officers and paramedics jobs, with a projected change of 8.4% (or 1,600 jobs) by 2026. 

Skills, Interests and Traits

As a paramedic, you will rely on your technical and interpersonal skills as you provide critical care to patients during their time of need. Your ability to think quickly, form connections and work with medical professionals will help you make a positive difference to your patients’ health and wellbeing. 

• Ability to think clearly and act quickly
• Strong communication skills
• Patient and empathetic
• Non-judgemental
• Thrive on diverse and changing environments
• Build rapport quickly with people
• Adaptable