Student Ambulance Officer - Information pack - Updated 2021 - St John WA

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Student Ambulance Officer - Information pack - Updated 2021 - St John WA
St John WA         Student Ambulance Officer Information Pack

Student Ambulance Officer
Information pack

Updated 2021

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Student Ambulance Officer - Information pack - Updated 2021 - St John WA
St John WA                                                       Student Ambulance Officer Information Pack

             Table of Contents
             Introduction                                                    1

             A snapshot of our organisation                                  1

             The role of a St John Paramedic                                 1

             How to become a St John Student Ambulance Officer               2

             The recruitment process                                         2

             The application process                                         2

             Training and development                                        4

             Remuneration, workplace and benefits                            5

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Student Ambulance Officer - Information pack - Updated 2021 - St John WA
St John WA                                                                            Student Ambulance Officer Information Pack

Introduction
It takes a special person to become a St John WA (St John) Paramedic. They are courageous, caring,
confident and patient. They put themselves on the front-line of pre-hospital medical care every day,
making life changing decisions.

In reading this information pack, you are taking an important first step towards a highly rewarding
career. You will find all the information about this exciting role right here.

Please read on to discover what’s involved and how best to apply for the Student Ambulance Officer
Program. In this pack you will find information regarding the recruitment process, education and
training requirements and the fantastic employment conditions on offer as a St John employee.

A snapshot of our organisation                                  The role of a St John Paramedic
St John is the leading provider of pre-hospital care in         The role of a St John Paramedic can be extremely
Western Australia. As a private, not for profit organisation,   challenging at times but it is also a very rewarding and
we are contracted by the State Government to supply             fulfilling career.
ambulance services to the state of WA. Each year we
                                                                St John Paramedics respond promptly and efficiently to
transport more than 300,000 patients across both
                                                                all ambulance calls, provide pre-hospital ambulance care
metropolitan and regional locations.
                                                                for the sick and injured and transport patients to and from
St John is also the largest First Aid Training organisation     medical facilities – while constantly monitoring the patients’
in Australia – training in excess of 200,000 students each      condition at all times.
year – we also provide medical personnel and equipment to
                                                                To be a successful Student Ambulance Officer, candidates
mining organisations across WA. For more information, visit
                                                                will need to demonstrate the following behaviours that align
www.stjohnchangelives.com.au
                                                                with the behavioral competencies for the position;

                                                                • An ability to build relationships and establish rapport

                                                                • Deal with ambiguity

                                                                • Demonstrate integrity

                                                                • Demonstrate discretionary effort

                                                                • Demonstrate self control and a positive outlook

                                                                • Gather information for effective decision making

                                                                • Review on practice with an ability for self-reflection

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St John WA                                                                               Student Ambulance Officer Information Pack

How to become a St John Student                                    The application process
Ambulance Officer                                                  When the application process commences an ‘Apply Now’
                                                                   link will become available on the stjohnchangelives.com.au
It is important to note that candidates who are successful in
                                                                   website. It is important to note that the application process is
gaining a position as a Student Ambulance Officer (SAO) with
                                                                   thorough and can take some time.
St John will undertake a Bachelor of Science (Paramedicine)
at Curtin University.                                              Interstate and country applicants should be aware that all
                                                                   assessments are conducted in Perth and attendance is
To be eligible to apply for a Student Ambulance Officer
                                                                   a requirement. You will be required to complete an online
position you will need to be an Australian Citizen or be a
                                                                   application form including questionnaires and provide the
Permanent Resident of Australia who is eligible for full time,
                                                                   following documents:
on-going employment.

To be considered for a place in the Student Ambulance              Cover letter
Officer program you must also:                                     Your cover letter should include a statement expressing your
                                                                   motivations in applying for the role and demonstrate why
• Provide a current First Aid Certificate. If the certificate is
                                                                   you believe you are suitable for this position. You may wish
  older than 12 months you will be required to obtain a Basic
                                                                   to make additional comments about the personality traits
  Resuscitation Certificate.
                                                                   you possess and some of your achievements that align well
• Successfully complete the medical and fitness assessment         with the duties of a Paramedic. You should also provide your
  - these assessments are designed to specifically assess          contact details.
  your physical ability to fulfil the requirements of the role.
                                                                   Resume
• Possess, as a minimum, a current no restrictions WA ‘C’ or
  ‘CA’ Class Driver’s Licence and have a good driving history.     Your resume should include your personal details, working
  Probationary driver’s will not be considered.                    history, academic qualifications, the contact details of two
                                                                   professional referees and any other achievements you feel
• A loss of licence, any serious traffic convictions in the last
                                                                   are relevant to the role.
  four years, or an accumulation of more than six demerit
  points, will result in an unsuccessful application.              You will need to include the following as attachments with
                                                                   your application –
• Demonstrate a clear criminal record; A National Police
  Clearance including a traffic convictions and infringements      • A front and back copy of your current no restrictions ‘C’ or
  report will need to be provided as part of the recruitment         ‘CA’ class drivers licence.
  process.
                                                                   • Proof of eligibility to enter Curtin University, this may
• Verify your eligibility to enter Curtin University. It is your     include your WACE results, STAT test, Diploma or other
  responsibility to ensure you meet the Curtin University            forms of entry, please visit futurestudents.curtin.edu.au for
  entry requirements should you be successful in gaining a           further entry requirements.
  position. Please visit futurestudents.curtin.edu.au for more
                                                                   By submitting copies of your driver’s licence you are
  information and to view other options of entry to Curtin
                                                                   consenting to on-line demerit point checks.
  University.

                                                                   Assessment centre
The recruitment process
                                                                   The Assessment Centre is designed to give candidates
The recruitment process is designed to assess and identify         a platform to demonstrate traits such as aptitude,
the most suitable candidate for the Student Ambulance              communication and team work skills.
Officer Program. The recruitment process assesses many
areas including personality and behaviours, skills assessment      This group based assessment consists of team activities and
and general capacity to fulfil the duties of the role.             is facilitated by an assessment panel.

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St John WA                                                                                Student Ambulance Officer Information Pack

Interview                                                          • Proof of Permanent Working Rights in Australia – You
We use behavioural based interviews, which draw on                   must provide proof of Australian Citizenship or Australian
your past experiences, during the interview we will ask              Permanent Residency Status with eligibility for on-going
you to provide examples and provide evidence of your                 employment in Australia.
achievements, we will then assess your responses against           • Current unrestricted ‘C’ or ‘CA’ driver’s licence – Please
the behavioural competencies of the position.                        ensure you provide ‘front’ and back’ certified scanned
                                                                     copies of your current unrestricted driver’s licence.
Certified Documents
                                                                   • Proof of Eligibility to Enter University – Previous
Should your application progress from the assessment
                                                                     qualifications such as a Degree or Diploma. A STAT results/
centre, you will need to provide certified copies of the
                                                                     intention to sit the STAT test or WACE results. For more
following: (These documents must be certified by an
                                                                     information please visit futurestudents.curtin.edu.au/
authorised officer which can include ‘Police Officer, Justice of
the Peace’, ‘Pharmacist’ or ‘Solicitor’);                          Applicants who have partially completed a Degree or Diploma
• A current Provide First Aid Certificate, if this certificate     must provide certified scanned copies of their academic
  is older than twelve months you will need to provide             transcripts/results and certificates.
  evidence of completion or a booking confirmation to sit
                                                                   Psychometric assessment
  the Basic Resuscitation Certificate. To obtain a Provide
  First Aid certificate Please visit stjohnwa.com.au or call 08    We use a number of psychometric assessments to
  9334 1233 to schedule training to complete the required          understand your personality traits, values, motivations and
  certificate.                                                     cognitive abilities.

• A National Police Clearance including Convictions Report         Functional capacity and medical assessment
  which can be obtained from your local Post Office (100           The Functional Capacity and Medical Assessment is
  points of ID required) or online via police.wa.gov.au. The       designed to assess your ability to undertake the physical
  National Police Clearance is to be no older than three           requirements of the role.
  months at time of submission.*

• Traffic Infringements Report obtained from your local            Important things to note:
  police station.                                                  • Candidates may not have an outcome for their application
                                                                     until the end of the recruitment process.

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St John WA                                                                               Student Ambulance Officer Information Pack

Training and development                                            Year Two (Employed)
                                                                    The second year commences as paid employment with St
Successful applicants will undertake the undergraduate
                                                                    John with students entering ‘Induction School’. Students
degree, Bachelor of Science (Paramedicine) at Curtin
                                                                    study full-time both at Curtin University and at the College
University as well as an internship with St John. Any fees
                                                                    of Pre-hospital Care situated in Belmont, completing
incurred as a result of university studies are the responsibility
                                                                    the required units of the degree program. On successful
of the student.
                                                                    completion of the Induction School students will commence
There is no option for students to complete academic studies        on road duties as an Ambulance Officer in the metropolitan
part time. The academic portion of this program has been            area, working with an allocated Paramedic mentor and
designed to ensure students have the required knowledge             continue to have support from The College of Pre Hospital
to successfully complete the practical components of the            Care.
program.
                                                                    Year Three (Employed)
Any queries related to recognition of prior learning need to be     Upon commencement of the third year of the program,
directed to Curtin University.                                      students work full-time with a Paramedic whilst completing
                                                                    the required units of the degree program. Year three includes
The education and training program is outlined below:
                                                                    a full-time study block in the College of Pre Hospital Care.
Year One (Pre-employment – Unpaid)
                                                                    Year Four (Employed)
The first year of the Student Ambulance Officer Program
                                                                    In the fourth year students continue working full-time with a
is comprised of full time study at Curtin University. Many of
                                                                    Paramedic whilst completing the required units of the degree
the required units are available online/externally to facilitate
                                                                    program.
distance learning. It is important to note that the Preparation
for Paramedic Clinical Practice PARA1000 unit requires the          Year four includes another full-time study block in the
completion of 30 hours volunteer work with Event Health             College of Pre Hospital Care, which must be completed prior
Services (EHS) and 10 hours of observation shifts with the          to attaining the level of Ambulance Paramedic. Students
State Operations Centre or Patient Transport Services. Upon         must successfully complete their practical studies and
successful completion of these units, students undertake            academic components to receive the Bachelor of Science
pre-employment activities such as a driver training course          (Paramedicine) from Curtin University.
spanning over two days and one night.
                                                                    Students that meet all academic, workplace and AHPRA
In addition, students will need to obtain a Light Rigid driver’s    (Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency)
licence, submit all required pre-employment documentation           Paramedic registration requirements will graduate with
and pass an additional medical/functional assessment before         a Bachelor of Science (Paramedicine) degree and will be
being offered employment with St John.                              promoted to an Ambulance Paramedic.

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St John WA                                                                                               Student Ambulance Officer Information Pack

Remuneration, Workplace and
Benefits
Salary
The first year of the Student Ambulance Officer program
is undertaken as unpaid full time study, candidates are not
employed by St John in the first year of the program.

Upon successful completion of the first year, by meeting all
pre-employment requirements, candidates will be offered
employment and will commence the second year of the
Student Ambulance Officer program as an employee of St
John. Please see the table below for a pay scale commencing
from the first year of paid employment.

Position                                              Base rate                   Total weekly                 Total annually
                                                      (weekly)                    (including shift loading )

Student Ambulance Officer - CPHC                             $1,074.05                     $1,074.05              $56,029.43

Student Ambulance Officer - Operations                        $1,113.12                    $1,497.59              $78,124.12

Ambulance Officer Grade 1                                     $1,126.13                    $1,515.09              $79,037.39

Ambulance Officer Grade 2                                    $1,244.64                     $1,674.53              $87,354.92

Ambulance Paramedic - AP1                                    $1,467.33                     $1,974.13              $102,983.76

Ambulance Paramedic - AP2                                    $1,544.77                     $2,078.32              $108,419.30

Ambulance Paramedic - AP3                                    $1,622.53                     $2,182.94              $113,876.89

Progression in classification per the Ambulance Officer/Paramedic Enterprise Aagreement.

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St John WA                                                                                Student Ambulance Officer Information Pack

Roster                                                            Salary Packaging
Ambulance Officers and Paramedics generally work a 2/ 2/          Employees of St John are entitled to certain salary packaging
4 roster which includes 2 days, 2 nights and 4 days off on a      benefits. This enables employees to salary package expenses
rotation basis. Day shifts are 11 hours and night shifts are 13   from their pre tax salary up to a predetermined limit each
hours. Once you are a Student Officer, Operations, working        year. A Maxxia representative will attend the induction to
on road you will be allocated a roster and a depot within the     explain the benefits.
metropolitan area on a rotational basis.
                                                                  Health and Wellbeing Allowance
Career Development                                                As an incentive for employees to engage in a fitness program
There are many opportunities within St John to gain               St John will reimburse employees for the hire of fitness
experience in different areas of the organisation. Paramedics     equipment and/or memberships to gyms and some clubs.
may be eligible to apply for the following roles within the
organisation:                                                     Free Ambulance Cover
                                                                  All employees of St John and their dependent family
• Station Manager
                                                                  members will have access to free ambulance cover.
• On-road tutoring/secondments
                                                                  The information contained within this document is correct at
• Clinical Support Paramedic
                                                                  the time of publication. Please note that entry, prerequisites
• Critical Care Paramedic                                         and conditions of employment may change without notice.

• Industrial Health Services
                                                                  Important Contact Information
• Area Manager                                                    • (St John)
• Operational Manager                                               www.stjohnchangelives.com.au

                                                                  • (Curtin University) healthsciences.curtin.edu.au/index.cfm
Probation
                                                                    or 9266 1000
A probationary period of six months applies to Student
Ambulance Officers upon commencement of employment                • (St John Careers Team) -
with the organisation.                                              careers@stjohnwa.com.au or 1800 086 751

                                                                  For enquiries relating to credits for recognised learning (CRL)
Uniforms
                                                                  towards the Bachelor of Science (Paramedicine) degree
Your uniform will be provided by St John, it is designed to
                                                                  at Curtin University, please contact the Future Students
reflect the professional image of the organisation, whilst
                                                                  Services team on 08 9266 1000.
being functional and comfortable.

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