NSW Ambulance service
Dec 18th 2008, 7:07 pm
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Cracking news mate.
Happy Christmas and good luck.
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Chillifarm
Happy Christmas and good luck.
Keep in touch
Chillifarm
Dec 19th 2008, 9:58 am
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Had written job offer today!! 
Now it's full steam ahead getting the visa application in. Hoping to be on the March 16th induction course although depends on the visa. Apparently can take up to 5 months but they seem pretty confident that as long as all goes OK, I should make it.
Now it's full steam ahead getting the visa application in. Hoping to be on the March 16th induction course although depends on the visa. Apparently can take up to 5 months but they seem pretty confident that as long as all goes OK, I should make it.
i am not sure what allowances are worth as with uk Paras we are on 25% shift allowance , does anyone know what the % allowances are for shifts and can any ex uk para in nsw tell me what is the actual take home pay after these pay awards?
I did ask about time served being a Paramedic and what relation does this have on NSW pay , being in the job now for 23 years and a para since 1993 they have said that salary isnt based on number of years so please be aware of this .
One last thing , with the global financial probs my brother in law who lives on the northern beaches has just spent 3 weeks in the uk has told me that petrol pump prices are high equal to 63p a litre now so make sure everyone that you`ve done your sums !!
If i can help with anymore info let me know, cheers everyone !
Dec 19th 2008, 10:05 am
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Hi Swigski , well done in getting your position , i`ll be starting in july 6th , based at parramatta . Just to let you know i received an e-mail last week regarding payscale ALL Paras from the UK are implemented from day one at Paramedic year 2 with a base salary of ....wait for it......$54,975 per year= to (£24,445 pa) which will rise to $63,546 pa = to (£28,267 pa) after on road practium to Paramedic specialist , any penalties and allowance rates are additional , i persume that means weekend and night shift allowances too!...I hope so `cos bring home pay works out at about $3358 per month on your base salary...=(£1,467 monthly) rising to $3,900 per month ...= (£1729 monthly)
i am not sure what allowances are worth as with uk Paras we are on 25% shift allowance , does anyone know what the % allowances are for shifts and can any ex uk para in nsw tell me what is the actual take home pay after these pay awards?
I did ask about time served being a Paramedic and what relation does this have on NSW pay , being in the job now for 23 years and a para since 1993 they have said that salary isnt based on number of years so please be aware of this .
One last thing , with the global financial probs my brother in law who lives on the northern beaches has just spent 3 weeks in the uk has told me that petrol pump prices are high equal to 63p a litre now so make sure everyone that you`ve done your sums !!
If i can help with anymore info let me know, cheers everyone !
i am not sure what allowances are worth as with uk Paras we are on 25% shift allowance , does anyone know what the % allowances are for shifts and can any ex uk para in nsw tell me what is the actual take home pay after these pay awards?
I did ask about time served being a Paramedic and what relation does this have on NSW pay , being in the job now for 23 years and a para since 1993 they have said that salary isnt based on number of years so please be aware of this .
One last thing , with the global financial probs my brother in law who lives on the northern beaches has just spent 3 weeks in the uk has told me that petrol pump prices are high equal to 63p a litre now so make sure everyone that you`ve done your sums !!
If i can help with anymore info let me know, cheers everyone !
Dec 19th 2008, 1:48 pm
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Re: NSW Ambulance service
Sure, no problems but all the info you need is in this thread. If you wanna send me a PM, then feel free
Dec 19th 2008, 1:49 pm
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Re: NSW Ambulance service
Had written job offer today!!
Now it's full steam ahead getting the visa application in. Hoping to be on the March 16th induction course although depends on the visa. Apparently can take up to 5 months but they seem pretty confident that as long as all goes OK, I should make it.
Now it's full steam ahead getting the visa application in. Hoping to be on the March 16th induction course although depends on the visa. Apparently can take up to 5 months but they seem pretty confident that as long as all goes OK, I should make it.
Good news mate! Based on that timeframe, I may hear from them sometime in Jan! At interview, there was mention of me getting on the May course so I may see you around....hopefully 
Dec 20th 2008, 7:57 pm
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Re: NSW Ambulance service
Petrol up here is approx 30p (90c)ltr while diesel is 40p ($1.20) ltr.
John
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Dec 21st 2008, 9:14 am
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Re: NSW Ambulance service
I think the best thing is to e-mail them and tell them when you want to start. They need a date to prepare your written job offer without which you cannot get your visa. The date you give can be changed depending on circumstances like house sale etc. I found that giving them a ring also helps speed things up.
Dec 21st 2008, 10:17 am
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I think the best thing is to e-mail them and tell them when you want to start. They need a date to prepare your written job offer without which you cannot get your visa. The date you give can be changed depending on circumstances like house sale etc. I found that giving them a ring also helps speed things up.
They specifically asked me at interview which course date would suit me and I told them May (11th I think). This fits in well as my partner finishes the taught content of her MSc in May and has been allowed to submit her dissertation by email.
I think I'll wait until the New Year before giving them a call to see how things are progressing
Dec 21st 2008, 12:16 pm
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Hi guys.
Just been reading one of the many recent reviews into ASNSW, and was a bit concerned regarding the taking of annual leave.
Can anyone confirm whether it is still current practice to have to take your leave in 2x3 week blocks, or 1x6 week block, or is it possible to take it as and when, like we do in the UK?
Just been reading one of the many recent reviews into ASNSW, and was a bit concerned regarding the taking of annual leave.
Can anyone confirm whether it is still current practice to have to take your leave in 2x3 week blocks, or 1x6 week block, or is it possible to take it as and when, like we do in the UK?
Dec 21st 2008, 9:33 pm
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Re: NSW Ambulance service
Hi guys.
Just been reading one of the many recent reviews into ASNSW, and was a bit concerned regarding the taking of annual leave.
Can anyone confirm whether it is still current practice to have to take your leave in 2x3 week blocks, or 1x6 week block, or is it possible to take it as and when, like we do in the UK?
Just been reading one of the many recent reviews into ASNSW, and was a bit concerned regarding the taking of annual leave.
Can anyone confirm whether it is still current practice to have to take your leave in 2x3 week blocks, or 1x6 week block, or is it possible to take it as and when, like we do in the UK?
John
Dec 22nd 2008, 10:40 am
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Re: NSW Ambulance service
Hi Swigski , well done in getting your position , i`ll be starting in july 6th , based at parramatta . Just to let you know i received an e-mail last week regarding payscale ALL Paras from the UK are implemented from day one at Paramedic year 2 with a base salary of ....wait for it......$54,975 per year= to (£24,445 pa) which will rise to $63,546 pa = to (£28,267 pa) after on road practium to Paramedic specialist , any penalties and allowance rates are additional , i persume that means weekend and night shift allowances too!...I hope so `cos bring home pay works out at about $3358 per month on your base salary...=(£1,467 monthly) rising to $3,900 per month ...= (£1729 monthly)
i am not sure what allowances are worth as with uk Paras we are on 25% shift allowance , does anyone know what the % allowances are for shifts and can any ex uk para in nsw tell me what is the actual take home pay after these pay awards?
I did ask about time served being a Paramedic and what relation does this have on NSW pay , being in the job now for 23 years and a para since 1993 they have said that salary isnt based on number of years so please be aware of this .
One last thing , with the global financial probs my brother in law who lives on the northern beaches has just spent 3 weeks in the uk has told me that petrol pump prices are high equal to 63p a litre now so make sure everyone that you`ve done your sums !!
If i can help with anymore info let me know, cheers everyone !
i am not sure what allowances are worth as with uk Paras we are on 25% shift allowance , does anyone know what the % allowances are for shifts and can any ex uk para in nsw tell me what is the actual take home pay after these pay awards?
I did ask about time served being a Paramedic and what relation does this have on NSW pay , being in the job now for 23 years and a para since 1993 they have said that salary isnt based on number of years so please be aware of this .
One last thing , with the global financial probs my brother in law who lives on the northern beaches has just spent 3 weeks in the uk has told me that petrol pump prices are high equal to 63p a litre now so make sure everyone that you`ve done your sums !!
If i can help with anymore info let me know, cheers everyone !
http://www.health.nsw.gov.au/resourc...perational.pdf
Dec 23rd 2008, 12:45 pm
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I take it that was your NSW interview before you accepted the position in QLD?
Dec 23rd 2008, 2:33 pm
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Re: NSW Ambulance service
From the above posted Pay Review document:
Once an employee becomes entitled to annual leave (ie. after the initial 12 month
period of employment has occurred) annual leave will be taken biannually in two
separate periods of three weeks duration. Provided that the giving and taking of such
leave may be postponed by mutual agreement between the parties for a further period
not exceeding six months. Providing further that, with the agreement of the Service,
an employee may take their annual leave in one period of 6 weeks duration.
period of employment has occurred) annual leave will be taken biannually in two
separate periods of three weeks duration. Provided that the giving and taking of such
leave may be postponed by mutual agreement between the parties for a further period
not exceeding six months. Providing further that, with the agreement of the Service,
an employee may take their annual leave in one period of 6 weeks duration.