The Organisation:
St John Ambulance PNG is seeking an experienced, adaptable Paramedic to join their team on a 3-month contract commencing 4 January 2027.
This unique opportunity will see you supporting Australian personnel deployed to Papua New Guinea, delivering advanced pre-hospital care in remote and resource-limited environments while working alongside local ambulance officers and clinicians.
The role operates within a 24/7 on-call environment, with potential deployments to locations including Lae, Kokopo, Mt Hagen and Port Moresby.
The opportunity:
Rebecca Neal
Director – PartnerUP Talent
[email protected]
+61478 179 995
Applications should include a CV and responses to the selection criteria. Shortlisted candidates will be contacted for an interview.
St John Ambulance PNG is seeking an experienced, adaptable Paramedic to join their team on a 3-month contract commencing 4 January 2027.
This unique opportunity will see you supporting Australian personnel deployed to Papua New Guinea, delivering advanced pre-hospital care in remote and resource-limited environments while working alongside local ambulance officers and clinicians.
The role operates within a 24/7 on-call environment, with potential deployments to locations including Lae, Kokopo, Mt Hagen and Port Moresby.
The opportunity:
- Short-term three month contract; Arriving in PNG by January 4th and completion estimated to be 4th April
- Delivering advanced pre-hospital care in remote and operational environments
- Providing medical support to Australian personnel deployed in PNG
- Working collaboratively with local ambulance officers and healthcare teams
- Supporting clinical leadership, mentorship, and capacity-building initiatives
- Operating independently in a challenging and rewarding international setting
- Competitive salary package
- Accommodation and flights provided
- Vehicle provided as well as a Mobile phone and internet
- CPD reimbursement
- Regional deployment allowances
- Clinically confident and capable of working independently
- Adaptable and resilient in remote or resource-limited environments
- Professional, culturally respectful, and team-oriented
- Interested in mentoring and supporting local staff
- Comfortable working on-call in challenging environments
- Experience in specialist response areas, such as Hazardous Area Response, Tactical Response (SERT in New Zealand), or clinical education and training, would be also be highly regarded.
- Current AHPRA registration as a Paramedic
- Minimum of 3 years’ experience with a CAA-registered service within the last 5 years
- Demonstrated ability to work autonomously in complex environments
Rebecca Neal
Director – PartnerUP Talent
[email protected]
+61478 179 995
Applications should include a CV and responses to the selection criteria. Shortlisted candidates will be contacted for an interview.