Coming Down Under from the tundra of Minnesota

[ozzieambo]

sorry for the late reply only just joined. Firstly you need to decide where in OZ you are looking at settling down as each State has a different system (I would suggest contacting them all and seeing who would give you the best deal). In NSW (where I work) no pre-requisite training/knowledge required. You are trained on the job. Takes three years to be qualified. However i know they have taken international paramedics before and you do a introduction program to assess your skills and enter at the appropiate level. Not sure of the visa requirements but you may be able to get a sponsorship visa from the service which will keep you in the country...

[Dustdevil]

Not sure of the visa requirements but you may be able to get a sponsorship visa from the service which will keep you in the country...

No worries. I hear all the Aussie women are hot for the American meat. Finding one to marry... uh, I mean SPONSOR you shouldn't be a problem.

[ozzieambo]

sorry I prefer the english meat and already found one to marry a couple of years ago.... but there are a lot of suckers in this country who will do anything for the right price and we certainly meet a high percenatge of them in this job!!!!