State Coordinator – Community Research Liaison

• New position – make your mark on this brand-new role.

• 0.5 FTE, fixed term contract position at RFDS Darwin base

• Competitive salary + salary packaging options 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

The RFDS is proudly supporting the PARTNER network to enable connection with local primary health care providers, in so doing growing a network of likeminded private practices across Australia who care about improving outcomes through research.

The State Coordinator role will support the network in achieving this in South Australia and the Northern Territory.

Reporting directly to the Clinical Director NT, you will coordinate the day-to-day operations of the network within SA and NT.

Specifically, you will:

• Develop and build new relationships with general practice staff such as practice managers and GPs, University staff, researchers, industry representatives to ensure strong relationships with all stakeholders.

• Develop and deliver education and training activities to build capacity in primary care-based clinical trials, via the delivery of workshops, meetings, webinars, or self-directed learning resources.

• Support the development of processes and documentation that guide the operations of clinical trials.

• Manage the operations of the network within your state to ensure agreed milestones and outcomes are achieved within budget and set timelines.

• Develop quotes to support the conduct of new trials within the network.

• Identify leads for new primary care research-led, hospital-led, or industry-led clinical trials suitable for the PARTNER network.

• Facilitate educational and research opportunities for medical students, GP registrars or graduate research students in PARTNER supported clinical trials.

About You

You possess:

• Demonstrated knowledge of clinical trial regulations, legislation, and ICH-GCP Guidelines.

• Demonstrated experience in project management, in the health care setting, with multiple stakeholder projects.

• Demonstrated high level analytical and problem-solving skills in health or related setting.

• Excellent engagement and communication skills.

• Strong time management and organisational skills

• High level computer skills.

To be considered for the role you require:

• Degree in nursing, public health, medical science, health science, health management or related discipline with subsequent relevant experience; or an equivalent combination of relevant experience and/or education/training.

• Full and valid driver's licence issued in an Australian state or territory.

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:

• Comprehensive orientation program for new starters

• Employee Assistance Program

• 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.

Further Information

To access the position description, please click here.

For a confidential discussion in relation to the position, please contact Rebecca Henshaw, Clinical Director NT via

For a confidential discussion in relation to the recruitment process, please contact Nicola Beckwith-Jones, People and Culture Business Partner via

Applications close at 11:59pm on Tuesday 28th 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
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