Paramedics not working in patient transport provide emergency medical assessment and treatment to injured and/or ill people outside of a hospital setting.

They’re required to be registered with the Paramedicine Board of Australia. They must have completed an approved qualification to be registered.

Paramedics not working in patient transport can be employed to work in a variety of settings, including:

• public events
• sports events
• the mining and racing industries.

For information about paramedics working in the patient transport industry see the Ambulance Award summary.

Industry award coverage

An industry award can cover a paramedic not working in patient transport if:

• their employer operates in the industry defined in the award
• there's a classification matching the employee’s duties and qualifications.

Health Services Award

The Health Services Award can cover a paramedic not working in patient transport if:

• their employer is in the health industry
• there’s a classification that matches their qualifications, duties and responsibilities.

Note: see below for occupational coverage for paramedics under the Health Services Award.

Black Coal Award

The Black Coal Award covers a paramedic not working in patient transport if:

• their employer is engaged in the black coal mining industry
• their duties are either directly connected with a black coal mine site, located at a black coal mine site or part of a mines rescue service.
• there’s a classification matching their qualifications, duties and responsibilities.

No industry award coverage

Paramedics not working in patient transport and not covered by an industry award are covered by the Health Services Award on an occupational basis. Their classification will depend on their level of experience.

The Health Services Award contains a list of examples of occupations that are health professionals. Paramedics aren’t on this list, but the list isn’t exhaustive. See Using the list of common health professionals in the Health Services Award for more information.

Example

The Australian Celtic Association is a registered not for profit organisation. It runs Celtic festivals around the country featuring events such as caber tossing and hammer throwing. The festivals also include Highland dancing, pipes and drums competitions and stalls selling traditional Celtic foods.

The Association employs Berety to work as a casual paramedic at a festival in Melbourne. She provides emergency medical assistance to participants and spectators at the festival.

Berety has completed a Bachelor of Paramedicine, and she’s registered with the Paramedicine Board of Australia. She’s been working as a paramedic for 15 years and she works independently, performing complex tasks as required.

Berety is covered by the Health Services Award on an occupational basis. She’s classified as a Health Professional – level 2.