Shortage
High Shortage
66.7% of occupations
Australia · Health & Care
Paramedic & Emergency Health
Pre-hospital emergency care, paramedic science and ambulance operations.
Salary range
A$140K–142K
Median A$139,700
2035 outlook
No data
Projection
PR signal
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Credentials & pathway
Pathway type
Study Field
Duration
3 years
Qualifications
Bachelor · Diploma
Education fields
Health
Bachelor of Paramedic Science (3 years). Limited spots. Strong national shortage.
Where this leads
Providers & tuition
Cost benchmark — verify before applying
| Provider | Annual fee | Duration | QS |
|---|---|---|---|
| University of Tasmania | A$38,000 | 3 yr | #280 |
| Monash University | A$42,000 | 3 yr | #37 |
| Curtin University | A$38,000 | 3 yr | #174 |
| Flinders University | A$38,000 | 3 yr | #377 |
| Western Sydney University | A$34,000 | 3 yr | #421 |
Data notice
Labour-market signals are derived from mapped occupations, not a guarantee. Verify fees, CRICOS registration, licensing and visa eligibility with the relevant provider and regulator.
JSA Occupation Shortage List 2025JSA Employment ProjectionsABS 6306.0 Employee EarningsCRICOS Course DataCost snapshot · CRICOS feesVerified 2026-07-18