QLD Multicultural Cadet Paramedic Program

The Queensland Ambulance Service is currently recruiting for Pasifika and Māori applicants in Metro South and Gold Coast areas.

Working as a cadet in the program

Cadets in the program come from various work and volunteer backgrounds. Each person bringing their own unique experience and connection within their community.

As a cadet in this program, you will gain the knowledge and skills you need to take care of people in the pre-hospital environment. This may be in their homes, at the scene of an emergency or in a disaster. You and your clinical supervisor will assess the scene, check the patient's condition and give them care before they go to hospital or a medical facility.

Program structure

Our program includes:

• a fully funded tertiary education through our partner provider Central Queensland University

• full time work as an ambulance officer in the pre-hospital environment

• on the job clinical supervision and learning support

• paid study time and access to tutoring, if you need it.

When you join the program, you will work through the following educational milestones:

• Certificate IV in Health Care

• Tertiary enabling course - CQU STEPs

• Bachelor of Paramedic Science

At completion of the Bachelor and receiving Ahpra registration, you will enter the Graduate Paramedic Program.

Please read the Indigenous Paramedic and CALD Course brochure [PDF 433.25 KB] for information about the training you will receive as Indigenous cadet.

How to apply

To apply to for the current Pasifika and Māori campaign please  APPLY NOW

To be notified for future intakes fill in our expression of interest form

Read the applicant information kit [PDF 354.57 KB] to learn more about working with the QAS.

Applications must be received 23^rd January 2026

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