ANZSCO 411111
Ambulance Officer
General information, not immigration advice. Data as at 2026-10-22.
About this occupation
ANZSCO 2022Provides specialised transport services and emergency health care for injured, sick, infirm and aged persons. Registration or licensing is required.
Specialisations
- Patient Transport Officer
Unit group 4111
Ambulance Officers and Paramedics
Ambulance Officers and Paramedics provide emergency health care and transport for injured, sick, infirm and aged persons to medical facilities.
Indicative skill level
The occupation Ambulance Officer in this unit group has a level of skill commensurate with the qualifications and experience outlined below.
In Australia
- AQF Associate Degree, Advanced Diploma or Diploma, or at least three years of relevant experience (ANZSCO Skill Level 2)
In New Zealand
- NZQF Diploma, or at least three years of relevant experience (ANZSCO Skill Level 2)
In some instances relevant experience and/or on-the-job training may be required in addition to the formal qualification.
The occupation Intensive Care Ambulance Paramedic (Aus) / Ambulance Paramedic (NZ) in this unit group have a level of skill commensurate with the qualifications and experience outlined below.
In Australia
- AQF Bachelor degree or higher qualification. At least five years of relevant experience may substitute for the formal qualification (ANZSCO Skill Level 1)
In New Zealand
- NZQF Bachelor degree or higher qualification. At least five years of relevant experience may substitute for the formal qualification (ANZSCO Skill Level 1)
In some instances relevant experience and/or on-the-job training may be required in addition to the formal qualification.
Registration or licensing is required.
Tasks include
- Attending accidents, emergencies and requests for medical assistance
- Assessing health of patients, determining need for assistance, and assessing specialised needs and factors affecting patients' conditions
- Performing therapies and administering drugs according to protocol
- Resuscitating and defibrillating patients and operating life-support equipment
- Transporting accident victims to medical facilities
- Transporting sick and disabled persons to and from medical facilities for specialised treatment and rehabilitation
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- Instructing community groups and essential service workers in first aid
- Attending public gatherings and sporting events where accidents and other health emergencies may occur
- Ensuring that ambulances are adequately maintained and stocked with medical supplies, and that equipment is in good working order
- Preparing written reports on the state of patients' injuries and treatment provided
Occupations in this unit group
- 411111 Ambulance OfficerThis occupation
- 411112 Intensive Care Ambulance Paramedic (Aus) / Ambulance Paramedic (NZ)
Source: Australian Bureau of Statistics, ANZSCO 2022. CC BY 4.0.
ANZSCO 2022 (the edition the CSOL uses for the 482 and 186 visas)
Title in this edition: Ambulance Officer, skill level 2
- Major group
- 4 Community and Personal Service Workers
- Sub-major group
- 41 Health and Welfare Support Workers
- Minor group
- 411 Health and Welfare Support Workers
- Unit group
- 4111 Ambulance Officers and Paramedics
The title and groups are the same in ANZSCO 2013 v1.2 and ANZSCO 2022.
Occupation Shortage List (2026)
- National rating
- Shortage
- Confidence
- On-balance
- Rated on
- ANZSCO 2022
Source: Jobs and Skills Australia, 2026 Occupation Shortage List - 6 digit ANZSCO and OSCA, released 21 October 2026. CC BY 4.0.
Possible visa options
Visas that Ambulance Officer may be eligible for through its skilled list placement. Being on a list is one requirement; each visa has others (points, age, English, nomination or sponsorship).
| Visa | Stay | MLTSSL | STSOL | ROL | CSOL | Instrument |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Skilled Nominated (subclass 190) | Permanent | Not on MLTSSL | On STSOL | ROL not used for this visa | CSOL not used for this visa | LIN 19/051, s 7(1) item 3 |
| Skilled Work Regional (provisional) visa (subclass 491) State or Territory nominated | — | Not on MLTSSL | On STSOL | Not on ROL | CSOL not used for this visa | LIN 19/051, s 7(1) item 4 |
| Training visa (subclass 407) | Temporary (Up to 2 years) | Not on MLTSSL | On STSOL | Not on ROL | CSOL not used for this visa | LIN 19/050, s 6 |
| Skilled Employer Sponsored Regional (provisional) (subclass 494) - Employer sponsored stream | Temporary (5 years) | Not on MLTSSL | STSOL not used for this visa | On ROL | CSOL not used for this visa | LIN 19/219, s 5(1) |
| Skills in Demand (subclass 482) - Core Skills stream | Temporary (Up to 4 years) | MLTSSL not used for this visa | STSOL not used for this visa | ROL not used for this visa | On CSOL | LIN 24/089, s 6(3) |
| Employer Nomination Scheme visa (subclass 186) - Direct Entry Pathway | Permanent | MLTSSL not used for this visa | STSOL not used for this visa | ROL not used for this visa | On CSOL | LIN 24/093, s 7(1) |
✓ the occupation is on a list this visa uses · ✗ this visa uses the list but the occupation is not on it · — the visa does not use this list. Source: Australian Government Department of Home Affairs, visa pages, CC BY 3.0 AU.
Average salary, May 2025
Unit group 4111 Ambulance officers and paramedics (ANZSCO 2022). all employees, Average weekly total cash earnings.
| Average weekly earnings | Average age | |
|---|---|---|
| All employees | $2,686.90 | 41.1 |
| Males | $2,849.60 | 43.6 |
| Females | $2,486.70 | 38.0 |
Source: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Employee Earnings and Hours, Australia, May 2025: data cube 63060DO011_202505 (Table 1), released 23 January 2026. CC BY 4.0.
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Scan to get the appSource: Australian Bureau of Statistics, ANZSCO (CC BY 4.0). Source: Department of Home Affairs, Skilled occupation list (CC BY 4.0). Source: Jobs and Skills Australia, 2026 Occupation Shortage List. © Commonwealth of Australia, CC BY 4.0. Source: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Employee Earnings and Hours, Australia, May 2025. © Commonwealth of Australia, CC BY 4.0. Search another occupation