Job Description
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.Note: - Please refer to the Statement of Duties for all the selection criteria of this position to address in your application.Position Features:Ambulance Tasmania is committed to promoting a positive workplace culture.Paramedics may be required to undertake periods of relief at outer urban or rural branch stations and intrastate travel may be required for training and other specified purposes.Details of Appointment:Multiple Permanent full time and part time shift-worker positions working up to 76 hours per fortnight, commencing as soon as possible.*notwithstanding hours to be negotiated with the successful applicantApplicants 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.Location:North West Region, TasmaniaSalary:Branch Station Officer - $120,714 to $126,936 per annum + 11.5% SuperannuationBranch Station Officer - Intensive Care Paramedic (ICP) - $136,636 to $141,004 per annum + 11.5% SuperannuationSalary range is in accordance with Ambulance Tasmania Agreement 2022Please 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.Eligibility: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 LicenceApplicants should note the following criteria are desirable:Certificate IV in Training and Assessment or equivalent.The Head of the State Service has determined that the person nominated for this job is to satisfy a pre-employment check before taking up the appointment, on promotion or transfer. The following checks are to be conducted: * Conviction checks in the following areas:crimes of violencesex related offencesserious drug offencescrimes involving dishonestyserious traffic offencesIdentification checkDisciplinary action in previous employment check.Download the Statement of Duties and any Associated Documents:We encourage you to review the Applicant Guide, Statement of Duties, prior to applying for an overview of the duties, program, selection process and selection criteria.Statement of Duties:Applicant Guide:How to Apply:Apply Online. Please click the Apply button on this screen. This ensures 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.Please Note:All attachments must be in Microsoft Word or PDF format.Referee details are submitted as part of the online application so make sure you have the contact details of two referees before applying.For More Information:Lara JedynOperations Manager, North West Region(03) 6477 7364Important Information:The email account you provide when submitting job applications will be used in correspondence to you. It is important that this is kept up to date and monitored regularly.To update your email address (or contact number), log in to and look for “Existing applicant login” where you can update your details.The Department of Health values workforce diversity and recognises the value each person offers which is shaped by their unique characteristics, background, experiences, knowledge, skills, values and perspectives.Tasmanian Government
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