Clinical Director Retrieval Services

Overview

Unique 0.5 FTE senior leadership opportunity — Based in Port Augusta (FIFO from Adelaide possible) — Competitive package

About RFDS Central Operations (serving SA/NT)

We are trusted leaders in providing aeromedical and primary health care services to people in remote, rural and regional locations across South Australia and the Northern Territory. Our five-year Strategic Plan is focused on growing as an innovative, responsive and better-connected health service provider for all Australians.

Watch stories about our people, patients and the communities we serve at finestcare.com.au

About this Opportunity

The Clinical Director Retrieval Services is the medical head of aeromedical retrieval services in RFDS SA/NT. The role supports the Executive General Manager of Medical and Retrieval Services and leads a team of doctors in the achievement of our strategic goals, ensuring the delivery of 24/7 high quality aeromedical clinical care and best practice clinical governance aligned to NSQHS standards. The role is also responsible for the development, implementation and delivery of alternative and innovative service delivery methodologies.

You’ll come to work knowing that your efforts are enabling our organisation to remain at the forefront of rural and remote health care delivery and advocacy. Importantly, you’re also helping ensure our organisation is efficient, effective and sustainable now and in the future.

We believe our people – all of our people – keep the Royal Flying Doctor Service flying.

About You

To be successful in this role you will be a doctor with extensive experience in aeromedical retrieval. You will have:

- Unrestricted or appropriate Specialist Medical Practitioner registration with AHPRA
- Fellowship with FACEM, FANZCA, FIMC (UK) or FRACGP/FACRRM RGA
- Minimum three years’ experience in Anaesthesia and/ or Emergency medicine
- Minimum two years’ training in a critical care environment
- Experience in procedural skills, obstetrics, resuscitation and paediatrics
- A good understanding of and appreciation for primary healthcare, allied healthcare and your nursing colleagues
- Experience supervising and mentoring consultants, registrars and medical students
- Highly developed leadership, management and communication skills

Ideally, you will also have experience in remote area medicine, along with a well-developed understanding of rural and remote Australia and the challenges of providing first class healthcare within these environments.

Benefits

As part of our team, you can expect to be provided with challenging, interesting work and be supported to achieve your best. The RFDS offers a supportive environment where our people are valued, and professional development is encouraged. In addition, we also offer:

- Generous annual salary packaging options to reduce your taxable income including:
- packaging up to $15,899 of your salary towards loans, rent and bills
- packaging of an additional $2,650 of your salary via a meal and entertainment card.
- Employee Assistance Program
- Comprehensive orientation program for new starters

Further Information

To view a copy of the position description please click here.

For a confidential discussion, contact Mardi Steere, Executive General Manager, Medical and Retrieval Services via 0447 674 712.

Applications close at 11:59pm on Tuesday 14th October 2025.

Please note that we are unable to accept late applications, or applications submitted via email.

The RFDS has mandatory vaccination requirements. Please contact us if you would like to know more.

We reserve the right to make an offer prior to the closing date. We encourage those interested in the position to submit their application as soon as possible.

The Royal Flying Doctor Service is an equal opportunity employer that fosters a positive culture and offers a diverse, safe and supportive work environment. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Island applicants are encouraged to apply.

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