Overview
EMPLOYED
26,600
PART-TIME SHARE
14%
FEMALE SHARE
44%
MEDIAN WEEKLY EARNINGS
$2,556
MEDIAN AGE
36
ANNUAL EMPLOYMENT GROWTH
1,900
Summary
Ambulance Officers and Paramedics provide emergency health care and transport for injured, sick, infirm and aged persons to medical facilities.
Tasks
- Attending accidents, emergencies and requests for medical assistance
- Assessing health of patients, determining need for assistance, and assessing specialised needs and factors affecting patients' conditions
- Performing therapies and administering drugs according to protocol
- Resuscitating and defibrillating patients and operating life-support equipment
- Transporting accident victims to medical facilities
- Transporting sick and disabled persons to and from medical facilities for specialised treatment and rehabilitation
- Instructing community groups and essential service workers in first aid
- Attending public gatherings and sporting events where accidents and other health emergencies may occur
- Ensuring that ambulances are adequately maintained and stocked with medical supplies, and that equipment is in good working order
- Preparing written reports on the state of patients' injuries and treatment provided
Details
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Earnings and Hours
Earnings and Hours | Ambulance Officers and Paramedics | All Occupations |
---|---|---|
Share of workers who work full-time hours | 86% | 69% |
Average full-time hours worked per week | 47 hours | 44 hours |
Median full-time earnings per week | $2,556 | $1,697 |
Median hourly earnings | $62 | $43 |
Industries
Ambulance Officers and Paramedics work in industries like:
Source:
Ranked using ABS, Labour Force Survey, 2024, four-quarter average data, custom report.
Note: industries that comprise less than 5% of an occupation have been suppressed.
States and territories
New South Wales
38.5%
Victoria
20.6%
Queensland
22.9%
South Australia
8.1%
Western Australia
5.0%
Tasmania
1.7%
Northern Territory
2.2%
Australian Capital Territory
1.1%
Source: ABS Labour Force Survey, Detailed, November 2024, Jobs and Skills Australia trend data.
Age and gender
Age and Gender | Ambulance Officers and Paramedics | All Occupations |
---|---|---|
Median age | 36 years | 39 years |
Female share of employment | 44% | 48% |
Education
Registration with the Paramedicine Board of Australia is required.
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Highest Level of Educational Attainment (% Share) | All Occupations | Ambulance Officers and Paramedics |
---|---|---|
Post Graduate/Graduate Diploma or Graduate Certificate | 12.2 | 9.5 |
Bachelor degree | 23.2 | 56.6 |
Advanced Diploma/Diploma | 11.1 | 20.6 |
Certificate III/IV | 19.5 | 5.7 |
Year 12 | 15.9 | 2.2 |
Year 11 | 4.0 | 0.5 |
Year 10 and below | 9.7 | 1.2 |
Occupation profiles data
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DownloadAustralian and New Zealand Standard Classification of Occupations
Australian and New Zealand Standard Classification of Occupations (ANZSCO) is the skill-based classification system used to categorise occupations in the Australian and New Zealand labour markets. ANZSCO provides a basis for the standardised collection, analysis and dissemination of occupation data. Visit the ABS website to learn how ANZSCO works. Jobs and Skills Australia displays data for occupations that are defined by ANZSCO 2013 Version 1.3.