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 chance:

- 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

What is Provided:

- Competitive salary package
- Accommodation and flights provided
- Vehicle provided as well as a Mobile phone and internet
- CPD reimbursement
- Regional deployment allowances





We’re Looking for Paramedics Who Are:

- 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.

Essential Requirements:

- 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

This position is being exclusively managed by PartnerUP Talent on behalf of St John Ambulance PNG. If you would like to discuss the role confidentially before applying, please contact:

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.

📌 Paramedic - PNG (Sydney)
🏢 PartnerUp Talent
📍 Sydney