sla453

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...

holly32

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.


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onenozzy

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.

hater

http://www.giyf.com

onenozzy

if this is your only answer to know that you helped me a lot, I searched on other sites but I have not found any concrete answer. otherwise the force be with you. you deserve!

rootbeerfloat

ROFLMAO!

Quality!

guga

hi

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

mrsbrennan

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!!

guga

hi

i have pm'd you my thoughts

good luck guga

mrsbrennan

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.

fific

Hi 2 weeks is not very long when you have the jet lag to deal with - but if you are really trying to get a sense of what life is like - go and look at a couple of houses in your price range to really see what you get for your money (look at rentals too). Work out as a family what you like doing so check out sports clubs etc. I don't know if you need schools - but there are three tiers, private, catholic and state. Look at OP pass rates to get a sense of the academic standing and have a look in real life (they look different in real life to on the web). Look at the cost of cars, rego (petrol will seem soooooo cheap) shopping, broadband and utilities so you get a real understanding of how much you will need to live on. Remember it is winter now so will seem like lovely weather now, try to imagine the heat and humidity (and rain) of the summer. And the dark nights - are pretty much like that all year round. That is fine for some people and not for others. Get into Brisbane to see the city and what the shopping, parks restaurants etc are like - cos that's very different from surfers. And when you've done all that - enjoy yourself!!

garyp

I agree as well.The job is not the one you left in the UK but you are in a different country and you have to embrace it. Part of the reason I went back but not the main one. Having been back in the NHS for 6 months I would take QAS working day anytime. Had more time to sleep in those beds on station
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.

mrsbrennan

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

glenweir1

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??

mrsbrennan

Hey Glen, I studied my JR Calc, QLD Drug Protocals which are on their website, and ECG's. The interview was unlike any I've ever done in the past, as were the assessments. But the thing I found was that firstly, they were all very nice and really respected the practical scope that we have. Their underpinning knowledge is far superior to anything I have ever experienced but they did say that they are astounded at UK Paramedic's practical experience and how we apply our knowledge in practice. They are there to encourage you and not to slip you up. I slipped up massively on the first interview question, I read it incorrectly. This was brought to my attention half way through my answer and I given the opportunity to pull it back, which I think I did.
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.