Our Training and Assessment Team
Dr Simon Sawyer, PhD
Director of EducationRegistered Paramedic: PAR0002206028
- Simon has a Bachelor’s of Paramedicine (with Honour), a PhD in Paramedicine, a Bachelor’s of Psychology and Management/Marketing, and a Certificate in Health Professions Education.
- Registered Paramedic with 10+ years as an Advanced Life Support Paramedic in Victoria
- 7 years working as a University Lecturer teaching the Bachelor of Paramedicine programs
- One of the first Paramedics in the world to earn his PhD in Paramedicine, focusing on paramedic response to family violence. Presenting his research and providing training across the world.
- A proud cat owner
Jaime Wallis
Training ManagerRegistered Paramedic: PAR0002245479
- Bachelor of Paramedicine and a Graduate Certificate in Health Education.
- Registered Paramedic with 15 years as an Advanced Life Support Paramedic with Ambulance Victoria.
- 10 years working as a University Lecturer teaching in Bachelor of Paramedicine programs.
- Enjoys sports, getting into nature, and connecting
Nathan Seidel
Trainer & AssessorRegistered Paramedic: PAR0002466973
- Bachelor of Paramedic Practice with University of Tasmania and Diploma of Paramedical Science with APC.
- Certificate III in Mines Emergency Response and Rescue, Certificate IV in Training and Assessment, Drug and Alcohol Testing Qualification.
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support and Paediatric Life Support.
- Loves long walks on the beach
Jens Hojby
Trainer & Assessor- 7 years industry experience as a Trainer & Assessor (Medical).
- Completed a Diploma in Paramedical Science, Diploma of Leadership & Management & Diploma of Work Health Safety.
- Event Medic – marathons and sport events.
Gary Halford
RPL & WHS Officer, Trainer & Assessor- 15 years working as Tech Officer in Anatomy & Pathology at UQ & Griffith Uni & worked for RPL Help Pty Ltd for 4 years.
- Diploma of Management, Certificate IV WHS, Certificate IV TAE, Certificate III Mortuary Science.
- Enjoys surfing, the beach, golf, camping and following the NRL.
Sophie Lucia Griffiths
Trainer & AssessorRegistered Paramedic: PAR0002393453
- Bachelor of Paramedicine with Charles Sturt University
- Certificate IV in Training and Assessment
- 9 years experience as a Registered Nurse (NWW0001922655) in a variety of settings.
- Loves brunching and exploring.
Emma Crouch
Trainer & AssessorRegistered Paramedic: PAR0002214345
- Bachelor of Emergency Health (Paramedicine) at Monash University.
- Working as an Advanced Life Support Paramedic with Ambulance Victoria for the last six years. I have loved working within a major regional city and costal rural Victoria.
- Personal Interests:
- Surfing, Snowboarding, spending time on the beach and catching up with friends.
Mick Jones
Trainer & AssessorRegistered Paramedic: PAR0002286500
- Gained extensive experience as an Advanced Care Paramedic (ACP), clinical instructor, Rescue Paramedic and an Operations and Training Coordinator.
- Professional and vocational qualifications in paramedicine, industrial health and OHS, mines rescue, security, policing and vocational education.
- Retired detective in the Police force.
Stephanie Burton
Trainer & Assessor*Registered Paramedic: PAR0002267211
- 5+ years State Ambulance Service – Queensland & ACT.
- 1-year Paramedic & Emergency Services Officer in QLD Coal Mines.
- Bachelor of Paramedic Science at University of Sunshine Coast.
- Bachelor of Science in Physiotherapy/ Sports Medicine/ Athletic Training at Union College, KY, USA.
- Certificate III in Mines Emergency Response and Rescue, Drug and Alcohol Testing, and Apply & monitor Emergency Preparedness & Response Systems in Surface Operations.
- Personal Interests: Enjoys gym, the beach & getting into nature & all animals.
*In training
Betina Ellul
Trainer & AssessorRegistered Paramedic: PAR0002481076
- Bachelor of Clinical Practice (Paramedicine) from Charles Sturt University.
- Cert IV in Training and Assessment.
- 4 years’ experience working for London Ambulance Service as a frontline Paramedic.
- 6 months working for the Clinical Hub within London Ambulance Service as a Clinical Advisor (UK HCPC Registration – PA44542).
- 2 years’ experience working for private paramedic companies.
- Volunteered in Tanzania completing health checks on school children.
- Loves travel and cooking!
Jennifer Rearden
Trainer & AssessorRegistered Paramedic: PAR0002625951
- NZ Paramedic Council registration 773318
- Bachelor of Paramedicine with Charles Sturt University
- Diploma of Paramedical Science and Certificate IV in Healthcare with APC
- 1-year experience as an EMT and 2 years as a Paramedic with St John Ambulance New Zealand
- Loves dancing, going to the gym, hitting up the beach, traveling, and skiing.
Viktoria Radeva
Project Officer- Studied a Bachelor of Business and Event Management at Southern Cross Uni.
- Passionate dancer who loves mountain biking, camping, cooking and bushwalking adventures.
- Born in Bulgaria, raised in Austria and moved to Australia in 2017.