2025 CAA Women in Ambulance Awards
In 2020 the Council of Ambulance Authorities in Australia was proud to launch the inaugural Women in Ambulance Awards designed to highlight successful and hardworking women inambulance services across Australia, New Zealand and Papua New Guinea.
This year the 2025 CAA Women in Ambulance Awards recognise 56 women for their work and career progression and are being championed as role models to the rest of the workforce.
This prestigious recognition celebrates the remarkable contributions of women in the ambulance services, shining a spotlight on their dedication, resilience, and leadership across Australasian ambulance services.
Read more: https://www.caa.net.au/wia
Jennifer Bolster, Director of Clinical Services, Ambulance Tasmania; Senior Fellow, McNally Project
Time in service: 10 years
Biography:
Jen has been an Intensive Care Paramedic for nearly a decade, with experience spanning paramedic systems in both Australia and Canada. Throughout her career, she has excelled in various roles, including clinical practice, serving as a Paramedic Practice Leader driving innovative system change, and most recently, as the Director of Clinical Services at Ambulance Tasmania. A passionate advocate for paramedicine, Jen is also completing her PhD at Monash University, focusing on addiction medicine. On a personal level, Jen is an exceptional leader who deeply values her people. She is highly respected by both her peers and her team for her dedication, compassion, and unwavering commitment to excellence.
Congratulations Jen, we are very proud of you!