Health Service Manager

2 days ago

Launceston, Tasmania, Australia Royal Flying Doctor Service Tasmania Full time $120,000 - $180,000 per year

The Royal Flying Doctor Service (RFDS) is one of the largest and most comprehensive aeromedical organisations in the world, providing extensive primary healthcare and emergency service to people across Australia.

In addition to supporting aeromedical services and with the aim of tackling chronic disease, RFDS Tasmania delivers a range of primary health care services and community projects where they are needed across Tasmania. This includes a mobile dental outreach program, adult and youth mental health and physical health programs that are all provided free of charge and delivered by a talented, passionate, and multidisciplinary workforce. For further information visit

Based in Launceston and reporting directly to the Chief Executive Officer, the Health Service Manager – Primary Health role offers an exciting opportunity to provide leadership to the primary health care teams across the north and south of Tasmania in areas of unmet needs.

The role will lead and manage diverse teams and models of care, along with ensuring the organisation's strategic direction and clinical governance responsibilities, including clinical risk, are well managed. It also involves managing Commonwealth and State contractual requirements and identifying new funding opportunities. Success will require strong leadership and strategic system thinking through building effective relationships with the staff, Board, Clinical Advisory Committee, communities and other key stakeholders. The role also ensures that all programs are supported by effective clinical and corporate governance systems which continue to meet national accreditation standards.

The successful applicant will have a proven track record in health management and clinical service delivery within community settings, which ideally includes three health portfolios of Dental, Physical and Mental Health, together with a background in strategic and system leadership. Experience leading and managing these multidisciplinary primary health programs and geographically dispersed teams will be critical to the success of this role. A solid understanding of clinical governance in primary health care, excellent communication skills and a collaborative approach are also required.

This position will play a key role in advancing RFDS Tasmania's vision to improve health outcomes for all Tasmanians, particularly those in remote and rural areas, ensuring everyone has access to high-quality health care services, with one of Australia's most reputable charities.

For a confidential discussion or to request a copy of the Information Pack, please contact Lynne Chapman on or To submit an application, please apply online at by Friday, 31 October 2025.

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