Queensland Ambulance Service
#2086
Re: Queensland Ambulance Service
Couldn't agree more mate - I'm a few years in with QAS and have told them recently to shove their job.. Couldn't stand the politics, the bullshit and the 'brown nosed, blue eyed boy, if your face doesn't fit' tactics.. If you're not an ICP, then your not trusted to use your common sense and you will be told so.. No disrespect, but QAS trained staff need their hand holding on even the slightest of bad jobs.. Skills depreciation is unbelieveable and I didn't work out in the middle of nowhere!
Come to Australia for the lifestyle - its the best move I ever made - don't come thinking that the sun is going to shine out of the QAS's arse..
The majority of brits on my course would leave the job tomorrow (if it was that simple)..
Sorry to sound so negative...
Totally agree with your post, im here now 2yrs and the QAS are not a good service to work for make you feel that your 1 day away from the sack. The CART audit system is examined by your work colleuges and then scrutinised by other QAS officers/icp's their medical director is a power freak who likes to dictate and critisise ( waana be paramedic). My advise is think very carefully of what you are going to give up as a uk paramedic ,we are much better than the QAS and your skill level will go down rapidly. Australia is still behind the Uk in education , broadband, etc, the cost of living is much the same ,drink driving /speeding seems a way of life here most days there are deaths or seroius injuries by young hoons . Will be going home for the sake of kids eduction level, not all sunshine /sand can make up for the poor standards that Oz really has to offer us.
Come to Australia for the lifestyle - its the best move I ever made - don't come thinking that the sun is going to shine out of the QAS's arse..
The majority of brits on my course would leave the job tomorrow (if it was that simple)..
Sorry to sound so negative...
Totally agree with your post, im here now 2yrs and the QAS are not a good service to work for make you feel that your 1 day away from the sack. The CART audit system is examined by your work colleuges and then scrutinised by other QAS officers/icp's their medical director is a power freak who likes to dictate and critisise ( waana be paramedic). My advise is think very carefully of what you are going to give up as a uk paramedic ,we are much better than the QAS and your skill level will go down rapidly. Australia is still behind the Uk in education , broadband, etc, the cost of living is much the same ,drink driving /speeding seems a way of life here most days there are deaths or seroius injuries by young hoons . Will be going home for the sake of kids eduction level, not all sunshine /sand can make up for the poor standards that Oz really has to offer us.
#2087
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Joined: Feb 2011
Posts: 5
Re: Queensland Ambulance Service
This is probably a stupid question and I am expecting the answer to be no but do the Australian ambulance services (in any state) except oversees applicants onto their trainee schemes in order to become a paramedic.
I currently have no qualifications in this area. I would be looking to move over in about 1.5 years when I am finished my current degree in college. By then I would be able to complete a private EMT course and have some experience with a voluntary ambulance service.
Thanks
I currently have no qualifications in this area. I would be looking to move over in about 1.5 years when I am finished my current degree in college. By then I would be able to complete a private EMT course and have some experience with a voluntary ambulance service.
Thanks
#2088
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Re: Queensland Ambulance Service
Hello, my name is Constantin Mocanu,from Romania, I have 24 years, now working in the Ministry of Administration and Interior, holding the position of firefighter paramedic and extraction, occupy this place for four years, two years as a firefighter, and two years as a firefighter paramedic , is very low living standards in the country and this push me to look for a job for a better life,and I love what I do that is to save lives, is a sense of accomplishment when you save a life. I want to know how can I apply for a job as a paramedic and extraction or rescue assistance and which documents should I have to have my work recognized, and documents needed to apply for this job, speak and understand English at medium level, I thank you in advance for your answers, and have a good day.
#2090
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Re: Queensland Ambulance Service
#2092
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Joined: Aug 2008
Posts: 12
Re: Queensland Ambulance Service
Hello, my name is Constantin Mocanu,from Romania, I have 24 years, now working in the Ministry of Administration and Interior, holding the position of firefighter paramedic and extraction, occupy this place for four years, two years as a firefighter, and two years as a firefighter paramedic , is very low living standards in the country and this push me to look for a job for a better life,and I love what I do that is to save lives, is a sense of accomplishment when you save a life. I want to know how can I apply for a job as a paramedic and extraction or rescue assistance and which documents should I have to have my work recognized, and documents needed to apply for this job, speak and understand English at medium level, I thank you in advance for your answers, and have a good day.
there are only certain countries with which oz, and therefore the QAS, have a labour agreement for the sponsored visa.
the uk and south africa are the two main countries they deal with, but they have taken staff from other euro countries, mostly germany, but this is done on a case by case basis and the staff have to provide training and skills portfolios to match with qas standards
find out if the labour agreement covers your country. oz embassy would be able to tell you. otherwise you would need to find your own visa
#2093
Re: Queensland Ambulance Service
Woohoo! Flights booked! We are coming across for 2 weeks for my interview and assessments. Sooo nervous as we really want this. We land on the 19th of May and leave June 2nd. Anyone got any advice on the interview process? I would also love to hear suggestions on things we should do during our 2 week stay. Exciting times!!
#2094
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Re: Queensland Ambulance Service
hi
i have pm'd you my thoughts
good luck guga
i have pm'd you my thoughts
good luck guga
#2095
Re: Queensland Ambulance Service
Thanks very much Guga! My colleague had his interview 2 months ago and he said it was pretty straight forward. He only got one A&P question about the functions of the vagus nerve. He got alot of drugs questions and I have downloaded the Drug Protocal from the QAS website as some of them differ more slightly to ours. They didn't ask him to do any practicals as they said they were confident he could do the job.
He accepted the job offer, put his house on the market and it's due to complete in 2 weeks. He emailed QAS regarding his visa and they haven't even processed it yet and have told him it might be another 6 months before it goes through. He's not best pleased as you can imagine.
However, I won't count my chickens before they hatch. I need to get the job first!
We've book accom in Surfers and just want to treat it more like we're living there rather than a holiday, to get a feel for what it might be like.
He accepted the job offer, put his house on the market and it's due to complete in 2 weeks. He emailed QAS regarding his visa and they haven't even processed it yet and have told him it might be another 6 months before it goes through. He's not best pleased as you can imagine.
However, I won't count my chickens before they hatch. I need to get the job first!
We've book accom in Surfers and just want to treat it more like we're living there rather than a holiday, to get a feel for what it might be like.
#2096
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Joined: May 2007
Posts: 130
Re: Queensland Ambulance Service
Thanks very much Guga! My colleague had his interview 2 months ago and he said it was pretty straight forward. He only got one A&P question about the functions of the vagus nerve. He got alot of drugs questions and I have downloaded the Drug Protocal from the QAS website as some of them differ more slightly to ours. They didn't ask him to do any practicals as they said they were confident he could do the job.
He accepted the job offer, put his house on the market and it's due to complete in 2 weeks. He emailed QAS regarding his visa and they haven't even processed it yet and have told him it might be another 6 months before it goes through. He's not best pleased as you can imagine.
However, I won't count my chickens before they hatch. I need to get the job first!
We've book accom in Surfers and just want to treat it more like we're living there rather than a holiday, to get a feel for what it might be like.
He accepted the job offer, put his house on the market and it's due to complete in 2 weeks. He emailed QAS regarding his visa and they haven't even processed it yet and have told him it might be another 6 months before it goes through. He's not best pleased as you can imagine.
However, I won't count my chickens before they hatch. I need to get the job first!
We've book accom in Surfers and just want to treat it more like we're living there rather than a holiday, to get a feel for what it might be like.
#2097
Re: Queensland Ambulance Service
Couldn't agree more mate - I'm a few years in with QAS and have told them recently to shove their job.. Couldn't stand the politics, the bullshit and the 'brown nosed, blue eyed boy, if your face doesn't fit' tactics.. If you're not an ICP, then your not trusted to use your common sense and you will be told so.. No disrespect, but QAS trained staff need their hand holding on even the slightest of bad jobs.. Skills depreciation is unbelieveable and I didn't work out in the middle of nowhere!
Come to Australia for the lifestyle - its the best move I ever made - don't come thinking that the sun is going to shine out of the QAS's arse..
The majority of brits on my course would leave the job tomorrow (if it was that simple)..
Sorry to sound so negative...
Come to Australia for the lifestyle - its the best move I ever made - don't come thinking that the sun is going to shine out of the QAS's arse..
The majority of brits on my course would leave the job tomorrow (if it was that simple)..
Sorry to sound so negative...
QAS dont appreciaite UK paras and it used to get to me when ICP.s turned up taking over who thought they were gods and lacked the basics like communication skills. Then you had the staff who treated the crap jobs like it was a proper emergency and running around like headless chickens. Felt undervalued and there wasnt much I hadnt dealt with on my own in the UK without anyone holding my hand.
#2098
Re: Queensland Ambulance Service
Phew! Just got back from Brisbane to the UK. We managed to avoid jet lag altogether arriving there and getting back to the UK. We arrived on the 19th May and had 5 days of torrential rain so we couldn't really get out to do much. We made the unfortunate decision to stay in Surfers. Too young, too rowdy and felt like I was on the job on a saturday night We hired a car and I had my assessments and interview on the 26th and 27th. We did lots of sight-seeing and looking at different areas we might live if I get the job. Even down as far as Noosa but the commute would be too much everyday. We liked Broadbeach but don't like high rise living. It's not ideal for shift work having lived in a block some years back. We loved South Bank in Brisbane and had a night out there with a friend. Again, all high rise in that area.
The interview was ok and left that feeling fairly positive. The assessments went on for 5 hours which was a bit gruelling. We feel a bit confused about the whole thing. I was informed today that I passed all stages, so I guess I'm just waiting on a job offer.
We want to move for the lifestyle but I didn't get the wow factor from the Gold Coast. Loved Sunny Coast but no jobs. There are vacancies in Central Brisbane but we don't want to live too far away from the CBD and don't want high rise living.
I thought I would feel so excited but all I feel right now is confused
The interview was ok and left that feeling fairly positive. The assessments went on for 5 hours which was a bit gruelling. We feel a bit confused about the whole thing. I was informed today that I passed all stages, so I guess I'm just waiting on a job offer.
We want to move for the lifestyle but I didn't get the wow factor from the Gold Coast. Loved Sunny Coast but no jobs. There are vacancies in Central Brisbane but we don't want to live too far away from the CBD and don't want high rise living.
I thought I would feel so excited but all I feel right now is confused
#2099
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Joined: Jun 2011
Location: Northern Ireland
Posts: 3
Re: Queensland Ambulance Service
Hi there, you lucky girl I have just started the process and am currently at first stage, 6-8 weeks they say then if lucky interview stage. What about interview and assessments, were they difficult? JR Calc based or wider than that. Did you do much studying before you went out??
#2100
Re: Queensland Ambulance Service
Hi there, you lucky girl I have just started the process and am currently at first stage, 6-8 weeks they say then if lucky interview stage. What about interview and assessments, were they difficult? JR Calc based or wider than that. Did you do much studying before you went out??
I'll pm you with some of the stuff I was taken through. Very best of luck and if you have any further questions, you can pm me back.