Lead Community Paramedic

At North Richmond Community Health (NRCH) we are proud to deliver courageous health and community services that collaboratively address health inequity. We nurture a workforce that is passionate and diverse, with shared values and a strong commitment to making positive health impacts within the heart of North Richmond. With access to a variety of flexible work arrangements, health and wellbeing activities and a rich learning environment, our team members are consistently able to deepen their expertise by being part of impactful and world recognised community health solutions.

• Part-Time, 22.8 hours per week 
• Fixed Term until 30 June 2028 
• HS4 Classification 
• Strong connection to community and innovation

About The Role

We’re seeking an experienced Community Paramedic to lead the establishment of NRCH’s Community Paramedic model, a new way of delivering accessible, preventative and community-based health care.

Based at our Community Hub, this role will be a visible and trusted first point of contact for residents, providing triage, assessment, short-term intervention and referral. You’ll work flexibly across programs, including the Community Health Seniors Frailty Program and other emerging initiatives, helping people stay well and avoid unnecessary hospital visits.

This is an exciting opportunity to bring your clinical expertise and leadership into a truly community-driven setting, embedding paramedicine within a multidisciplinary model that values collaboration, lived experience and culturally safe care.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver primary health care within your scope of practice, with a focus on priority cohorts
• Support the design and delivery of programs such as falls prevention and ageing well initiatives
• Build and maintain trust with local residents, acting as an approachable presence in the Community Hub
• Collaborate with allied health, nursing, and community engagement teams to coordinate care
• Contribute to evaluation and continuous improvement of the Community Paramedicine model
• Provide operational and clinical leadership, mentoring early-career staff and students

About You

You’re an adaptable, community-minded clinician with a passion for integrated care and equity. You thrive in multidisciplinary environments and value relationships as much as results.

• You’ll bring:
• AHPRA registration and relevant qualification in Paramedicine
• Current Driver’s Licence
• A deep understanding of the social determinants of health
• Strong communication and engagement skills, particularly in diverse communities

Experience in community health or primary care will be highly regarded.

Why Nrch?

• At NRCH, you’ll join a purpose-driven organisation where your ideas matter and your wellbeing is valued. We offer: • Generous salary packaging options • Free Onsite Parking
• A supportive, values-led team culture
• Employee Assistance Program 
• Workplace Banking Program 
• Onsite Cafe

Closing Date: 5 November 2025

For questions about the role, please contact Ned Wilson (Allied Health Manager) @ Nedw@nrch.com.au

For questions or support with your application, please contact Isabella Fisher (People and Culture Coordinator) @ Isabellaf@nrch.com.au