When you think of careers in health, what roles come to mind? A nurse, a doctor, or maybe a psychologist?
While these are all incredible career paths, there are many other roles that make a meaningful impact in health.
To shed light on these opportunities, we’ve gone behind the scenes with eight Queensland Health staff in our new digital series, For Real.
Each episode follows healthcare workers like Chloe, Luke, David and Chastina as they share their stories and give us a glimpse into their professional and personal lives.
Chloe: Emergency Medical Dispatcher
Ever wondered who answers your Triple Zero (000) call? Meet Chloe. She’s an Emergency Medical Dispatcher (EMD) with the Queensland Ambulance Service (QAS).
Chole said what she loves most about her job is that every day is different.
‘If you have a passion for helping people, I’d really encourage you to look into becoming an EMD,’ she said.
‘You never know who'll be on the other end of the phone, or what they're going through, so you have to be able to think quickly.’
Chloe said the QAS paid for courses, as part of EMD training.
‘You don't need to have a medical background or tertiary qualifications because all of the training, mentoring and education are provided on the job,’ she said.
‘It's a busy job, but everyone at work is so supportive and I've made some great friends here. I actually consider them to be my second family!’
Luke and Nick: Safety and Response Officers
For twin brothers Luke and Nick, taking care of their community isn't just a job—it's a lifelong calling.
Together, they have spent nearly a decade working as safety and response officers in hospital security at Redland Hospital.
‘We both worked in security privately for a number of years but wanted to get into something more fulfilling,’ Luke said.
Luke and Nick embody the spirit of community care. For them, the greatest reward is knowing they’re making a meaningful impact, one interaction at a time.
'Because most of our work involves patient interaction, you have to have a lot of empathy. We see people on their best days, but also on their worst,' Luke said.
'We really love working here — I've never loved a job as much as this one.
'It's a good feeling getting to help the public and make sure their stay here is as safe and enjoyable as possible.'
Watch Luke and Nick's story here
Chastina: Clinical Pharmacist
We all know pharmacists work with medications, but they do a lot more than just put labels on bottles.
As a clinical pharmacist at Logan Hospital, Chastina saves lives through medication safety projects and therapeutic knowledge.
‘There’s so much more to this role than many people realise, and I love that variety in my day-to-day work,’ she said.
Chastina said she enjoyed the challenge of working through complex and rare cases that brought patients to the hospital.
‘Pharmacists hold unique expertise in recognising when medications aren’t the best fit for a patient and knowing what steps to take next,’ she said.
‘Those moments of making a real difference are what I call ‘yay-pharmacy’ moments. They are what keep me coming back day after day.’
Work for us
Whether you're considering a career in health or simply curious about the people behind the care, these stories highlight the dedication, balance and support that make Queensland Health a remarkable place to work.
For more information on career opportunities visit:
Careers at Queensland Health
Emergency Medical Dispatcher careers