At a Glance
- Tasks: Be the voice that helps save lives by taking emergency calls and providing support.
- Company: Join NSW Ambulance, a vital service in the community.
- Benefits: Earn up to $85,000 with generous leave, salary packaging, and fitness perks.
- Other info: Dynamic role with opportunities for personal growth and community impact.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in people's lives during their most challenging moments.
- Qualifications: Must be tech-savvy, calm under pressure, and have a valid First Aid Certificate.
The predicted salary is between 71861 - 71861 $ per year.
Employment Type: Permanent Full Time
Remuneration: Earn up to $85,000
Location: Charlestown
Application closes: 15 November 2026
READY TO BE THE VOICE THAT HELPS SAVE LIVES? JOIN US AS AN EMERGENCY CALL TAKER IN CHARLESTOWN
WHAT'S ON OFFER
- Salary range $67,436 (during training) $71,861 per annum (after training) + 12% Super + allowances + shift penalties
- 5 weeks of annual leave per year
- Generous salary packaging options to help you increase your take home pay: Up to $9k for living expenses + $2.6k meal & entertainment + novated leasing
- Staff Support Program with extensive free confidential and professional assistance for staff and their families
- Fitness passport, and medic-fit gyms at most locations with discounted gym membership that both you and your family can enjoy
ABOUT THE ROLE
No two days will ever be the same as a Communications Assistant in our NSW Ambulance Control Centres. Every shift and every call have the potential to be the most rewarding or the most challenging you've taken. You could be someone's lifeline, last hope or lucky break and they will be relying on you to guide & support them through what may be their worst moment. While this role is not for the faint hearted and requires a lot of resilience, it is also very rewarding, fulfilling & is one of the most critical roles in the emergency service process as you are the first point of contact to the community in their times of need.
During your training you will learn what an integral role they play within Emergency Services. You will receive, record and quickly progress emergency phone calls made to Triple Zero (000) in a fast paced and dynamic environment. You will provide lifesaving first aid advice, be resilient and dynamic whilst recording information and most of all, be the person on the other end of the line ensuring that the caller is provided with the necessary information and support required to ensure the emergency is managed until paramedics arrive on scene.
This position is based at our Eveleigh Control Centre, which will relocate to Sydney Olympic Park in 2027. Applicants should be prepared to work from the new location after the move. Roles are appointed on a permanent full-time basis across a 24/7 rotating roster.
IS THIS JOB RIGHT FOR YOU?
ABOUT YOU
- Enjoy working in a busy environment where multi-tasking with high attention to detail is the norm.
- Tech savvy enough to use multiple software systems whilst under pressure.
- Have proven persistence and ability to maintain logical thought processes and remain calm in stressful situations and challenging circumstances.
- Communicate effectively by listening, showing empathy, and adapting your style to the situation.
- Ability to work 12hr shifts on a 24hr rotating roster. (4 days on, 5 days off).
Applicants Information
You are required to hold a valid First Aid Certificate (HLTAID011), or be willing to obtain prior to your commencement in the Control Centre.
Our Commitment
NSW Ambulance is committed to building a culturally safe, inclusive, and diverse workforce that reflects the communities we serve. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged to apply for all positions across NSW Ambulance. We value the knowledge, skills, experiences, and perspectives that Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander employees bring to our organisation, patients, communities, and workforce.
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