St John Ambulance Australia employs the use of ranks, as an organisation with its roots in the military. Its rank structure is based upon that of St John Ambulance in the United Kingdom, while also taking inspiration from the Australian Army.
St John Ambulance UK as of 2024 are no longer wearing rank markings whilst on operational duties in green duty uniform (events or ambulance duties). Only clinical role or command role shown as words only e.g “Bronze Commander”, Advanced first aid”, “paramedic” etc. rank markings only worn on black and white ceremonial uniforms.
St John Ambulance South Australia no longer wears rank markings on green operational uniforms. Eppulettes show either clinical role or operational role in wording only.
Qualification Stripes can be mixed for people whom have multiple qualifications.
Doctors, Paramedics, Registered and Enrolled Nurses have special markings on the epaulette to indicate their Health Care Professional status.
NB: Enrolled Nurse level is not recognised with St John Ambulance South Australia credentialing systems.
These insignia are worn on the uniform to distinguish an individual's level in the organisation. Gorget patches are worn on the collar of the shirt or lapel of the jacket of State and National Officers. Grade I Officers and above may wear a peak cap with different braiding on the peak for National Officers and Chief Officers.[4]
Clinical Epaulettes are worn for members involved in events or activities requiring the Events Uniform.[5] The below Clinical Epaulettes are only in use within St. John Ambulance Australia (New South Wales)
Members who have multiple HCP qualifications pick what one they display on their event uniform epaulettes.
Advanced Responder (AR) has been fazed out by St John Ambulance Australia (NSW) and replaced with Emergency Medical Technician (EMT)