Join one of Australia's leading event medical providers
Get First Aid (GFA) is a growing provider of professional event medical services across Australia.
As part of our continued growth in the ACT, we are seeking enthusiastic and motivated Event Medics to join our team.
We are currently recruiting:
First-year Bachelor of Paramedicine students
Second-year Bachelor of Paramedicine students
Third-year Bachelor of Paramedicine students
Australian Paramedical College (APC) students
Students completing a Diploma of Emergency Health Care or equivalent qualification
Whether you're looking to gain practical experience alongside your studies or begin your career in event medicine, we'd love to hear from you.
Our team provides medical coverage at major sporting events, festivals, concerts, government activations, community events and large public gatherings throughout Canberra and the surrounding region.
Successful applicants will be joining a team that provides medical services to hundreds of events each year across the ACT and NSW.
Why join Get First Aid?
Working with GFA is far more than standing beside a first aid kit.
You'll have the opportunity to:
Get paid while gaining real-world clinical experience
Work at some of the ACT's biggest events
Work alongside experienced clinicians and event medical professionals
Develop patient assessment and communication skills
Build confidence in clinical documentation and decision-making
Gain exposure to a wide variety of clinical presentations
Access ongoing education, mentoring and professional development
Become part of a supportive and highly respected clinical team
Build your resume while completing your studies
What you'll work at
As part of the GFA team, you may provide medical coverage at:
Major sporting events
Festivals and concerts
Government events
Community festivals
Fun runs and endurance events
Cycling events
Motorsport events
Family and public entertainment events
No two shifts are the same, giving you exposure to a wide variety of patients, environments and clinical presentations.
About the role
As an Event Medic, you'll help deliver safe, professional and patient-centred medical care across a wide range of events.
Depending on your qualifications and experience, duties may include:




Patient assessment
First aid and emergency care
Patient observations and monitoring
Clinical documentation
Assisting senior clinicians
Working alongside ambulance services and other emergency agencies when required
Communicating with event organisers
Participating in operational briefings and debriefs
All clinical care is delivered within your qualifications, training, scope of practice and the Get First Aid Clinical Governance Framework.
This is a casual role, with most shifts occurring on weekends, public holidays and during peak event periods.
What we're looking for
We're looking for applicants who:
Are currently studying paramedicine or emergency health care
Have a genuine passion for patient care
Want meaningful real-world clinical experience
Communicate professionally and respectfully
Remain calm under pressure
Work well within a team
Are reliable and punctual
Are willing to learn and accept feedback
Demonstrate professionalism at all times
Take pride in representing Get First Aid
Previous event medical experience is not essential.
Essential requirements
Applicants must:
Be currently studying a Bachelor of Paramedicine, Diploma of Emergency Health Care or equivalent qualification
Hold or be willing to obtain a Working With Vulnerable People (WWVP) Registration
Hold or be willing to obtain a National Police Check
Have reliable transport
Be available for weekend and event-based work
Be willing to complete GFA induction and onboarding
Successful applicants must also hold or be willing to obtain:
HLTAID014 – Advanced First Aid
HLTAID015 – Advanced Resuscitation and Oxygen Therapy
Spinal Management
Provide Pain Management
Training may be available for suitable applicants.
Recruitment process
Shortlisted applicants may be invited to complete:
An interview
A practical skills assessment
A values and teamwork assessment




Mandatory induction and onboarding
The recruitment process may require a half-day or full-day commitment.
How to apply
Applications must be submitted through SEEK and include:
A current resume
A tailored cover letter written specifically for this Get First Aid position
Your cover letter must address:
What qualification you are currently studying
Your current year or stage of study
Whether you are studying through a university, Australian Paramedical College (APC) or another provider
Why you want to join Get First Aid
Why event medicine interests you
What skills, experience and personal qualities you would bring to our team
How you believe you align with the values of Get First Aid, including professionalism, teamwork, reliability, continuous learning and patient-centred care
Your general weekend and event availability
Key
Your cover letter is the first part of your application that we review.
Applications that do not include both a current resume and a tailored cover letter specifically addressing every point listed above will not progress to the interview stage.
Generic cover letters, AI-generated applications that fail to answer the required questions, or applications that do not explain how the applicant aligns with Get First Aid's values will not be considered.
Applications close
Applications close at 5:00 pm (AEST) on Friday, 31 July ****.
Late applications may not be considered.
Due to the anticipated volume of applications, only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.
Why Get First Aid?
At Get First Aid, we don't just provide event medical services—we invest in developing the next generation of event medical professionals.
Our team is built on professionalism, compassion, teamwork and clinical excellence.
We are committed to mentoring our clinicians, maintaining high standards of patient care and creating opportunities for those who are passionate about making a difference.
If you're looking for a role that offers genuine clinical exposure, ongoing mentoring, exciting events and the opportunity to apply what you're learning in the real world, we'd love to hear from you.
Take the next step in your clinical journey and become part of the Get First Aid team

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