Rescue Recovery 1 (RR1)

Event medical and ambulance service, supporting the WA community in both metro and rural locations

Clinical Placement & Employment Partner – Western Australia

Australian Paramedical College (APC) has partnered with Rescue Recovery 1 (RR1) to provide students and graduates with high-quality clinical placements and paid employment opportunities across Western Australia.

This partnership is built for one purpose: real operational experience in emergency and pre-hospital environments, delivered by active clinicians working in real events – not simulated settings.

What This Partnership Means for APC Students

Through this partnership, eligible APC students can access:

  • Structured clinical placements with an active event medical and rescue provider
  • Hands-on experience across low, moderate, and high-acuity events
  • Paid casual employment opportunities 
  • Clear visibility of career progression pathways within emergency healthcare

Many APC students and graduates are already working operationally in paid roles with RR1.

Real Employment Opportunities

Rescue Recovery 1 offers APC students and graduates access to a wide range of operational paid employment, depending on qualifications and experience.

Event & Emergency Roles

Registered Health Professionals

  • Enrolled Nurse (EN) – Diploma + AHPRA registration
  • Registered Nurse (RN) – Bachelor of Nursing + AHPRA registration
  • Registered Paramedic (RP) – Bachelor of Paramedicine + AHPRA registration
  • Doctors – Bachelor of Medicine / Surgery + AHPRA registration

Why Rescue Recovery 1

An array of experience

RR1 is renowned across WA for the event medical support they offer. From attending community events, sporting events, to BMX championships, the RR1 team have a wealth of experience.

Whether they are attending parades, sporting events or conferences, RR1 goes above and beyond to not only offer basic medical support, but also triage care medical centres and roving medics providing exceptional service to ensure patron safety at all times.

A company to grow your career with

RR1 currently employs a variety of positions which means their team have the chance to progress their professional careers as they gain more experience in the healthcare industry. 

Further to this, RR1 is proud to support individuals throughout their educational journey too. While many people initially secure employment as first aiders, it’s not uncommon for them to continue advancing their careers within the company progressing into senior medic roles or even building on their qualifications to become a paramedic, nurse, or even doctor!

Ready to learn more?

Take a closer look at our courses and have a chat to one of our friendly Course Advisors to find out how APC can help you create that amazing career you’ve always dreamed of.