Physiotherapist

• Join Australia's most reputable charity
• Full time, permanent position located in Port Augusta
• Generous relocation assistance and salary packaging available

About the Royal Flying Doctor Service South Australia / Northern Territory (RFDS 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.

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About this Opportunity

Reporting directly to the Manager of Primary Health Care, you will be responsible for providing assessment and treatment services for people living in rural and remote areas to optimise their health outcomes. This will be achieved by working collaboratively with the RFDS Primary Health Care team where you will form a dedicated role in the provision of services under the Integrated Primary Care Service program (CSAPHN).

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

Specifically, you will:

• Use professional knowledge and skills to provide assessments, interpret findings, and plan and promote active rehabilitation plans in conjunction with the client, carers, and other health professionals.
• Develop innovative and individualised treatment plans.
• Manage a diverse caseload across a range of service settings, including aged care, remote stations, remote health clinics, Indigenous populations, and culturally and linguistically diverse populations.
• Ensure community participation in the development, delivery and evaluation of the services provided by the primary mental health care team.

About You

You are:

• An AHPRA registered Physiotherapist with competent assessment and treatment techniques.
• Able to develop innovative and individualised treatment plans.
• Experienced in delivering high quality and safe care consistent with the National Safety and Quality Health Care Service standards.
• Strong in written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Experienced in rural/remote/population health and in a cross-cultural environment

To be considered for the role you require:

• Postgraduate experience of at least three years in the clinical management of a broad range of conditions.
• Previous experience in manual therapy, promoting active rehabilitation, and providing injury prevention education to clients.

Our 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:

• Attractive Relocation Assistance, including settling in accommodation provided
• 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.
• Free onsite parking
• Employee Assistance Program
• Reward and Recognition Program
• Learning Management System
• Employee Value Awards
• Comprehensive orientation program for new starters

Further Information

To access the position description, please click here.

For a confidential discussion in relation to the position, please contact Mandy Smallacombe, Manager Primary Health Care via

For a confidential discussion in relation to the recruitment process, please contact Claire Wilks, People and Culture Coordinator via

Applications close at 11:59pm on Thursday 13th 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.

Please note, we reserve the right to appoint to the position before the published closing date. Interested applicants are encouraged to submit an application as early 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 Islander Applicants are encouraged to apply.