At a Glance
- Tasks: Provide life-saving aeromedical retrieval services and critical care in challenging environments.
- Company: Join the Royal Flying Doctor Service, a leader in aeromedical care.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, six weeks annual leave, and professional development allowance.
- Other info: FIFO role with opportunities for career growth and cultural respect.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in patients' lives while flying high with a skilled team.
- Qualifications: AHPRA registration and minimum five years post-graduate experience required.
The predicted salary is between 49500 - 60500 $ per year.
Make a difference with the RFDS (Queensland) as a Medical Officer, supporting state-wide network operations in a FIFO role.
About the Royal Flying Doctor Service (Queensland Section) (RFDS)
The RFDS is one of the world's largest and most comprehensive aeromedical organisations. The RFDS in Queensland provides excellence in and access to primary health care and aeromedical services across the state. Our emergency retrieval service operates 24 hours a day, seven days a week, delivering the finest care to more than 330,000 Australians annually.
In addition to aeromedical retrievals of the critically ill or injured, the RFDS also delivers a broad range of essential primary and preventative healthcare services, including telehealth, mental health, oral health and health promotion.
About the Role
Join a highly skilled team delivering life-saving care from the sky. As a Medical Officer - Aeromedical, you'll respond to emergencies and provide critical retrieval services using state-of-the-art aircraft set up like mobile intensive care units. From pre-hospital care to critical retrievals, every flight is an opportunity to use your clinical expertise to make a difference in patients’ lives while delivering high-level care in challenging environments.
You'll provide support to our Mt Isa and Charleville bases. This is a 12 month, part-time role (0.25 FTE). Note: This is a FIFO position, you will be flown out to our Charleville or Mount Isa bases typically from Brisbane Airport.
As a Medical Officer - Aeromedical, you will provide lifesaving retrieval and pre-hospital medical services alongside highly respected aviation and flight nurse teams.
In this role, you will:
- Work as part of a multi-disciplinary team to perform Retrieval Services Queensland (RSQ) taskings including emergency retrievals and inter-facility transfers.
- Liaise with RSQ, Duty Tasking Officers and referring/receiving facilities to coordinate aeromedical retrievals.
- Provide telehealth services to patients needing urgent medical care in remote locations.
- Conduct handovers to care providers.
- Provide advice to nurses and other health professionals.
- Participate in quality improvement activities such as clinical audits and case reviews.
- Maintain accurate medical records.
- Contribute to the overall strategic goals of the RFDS (QLD Section).
- Respect cultural diversity including the traditional Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander view of health.
Who are we looking for?
To be successful in this role you will have:
- Registration with AHPRA as a Medical Practitioner.
- Fellowship of ACEM, ACRRM, ANZCA, CICM or RACGP (Senior Registrars are encouraged to apply).
- Minimum 5 years of post-graduate experience.
- Sufficient experience in critical care medicine to meet credentialing requirements with QLD Health (Emergency Medicine ≥ 6 months, Anaesthetics ≥ 6 months, Intensive Care ≥ 6 months and Paediatrics or basic obstetric experience).
- Previous experience in Aeromedical Retrieval is ideal but is not a requirement.
- Ability to complete Medical Transport Specialist (MTS) training if working from our Mt Isa base.
Why join RFDS (Queensland Section)?
- Competitive salary + superannuation.
- Six weeks annual leave + paid travel/administration time.
- Salary packaging: up to $18,550 tax-free.
- $10,000 professional development allowance (pro rata).
- Medical indemnity rebate + comprehensive orientation.
Your application will be subject to review by a representative from Queensland Health and RSQ for the purposes of assessing suitability, experience and qualifications for the role that you are applying for. Successful candidates must pass a pre-employment medical (including drug/alcohol screening), hold a valid driver’s licence, and be eligible for an ASIC card. Credentialing with RFDS and Queensland Health is required.
The RFDS acknowledges the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples as the first inhabitants of the nation and the Traditional Custodians of the land. The RFDS is committed to eliminating all forms of discrimination in the provision of healthcare. We embrace diversity and welcome all people irrespective of faith, ethnicity, sexual orientation or gender identity. The RFDS is committed to the protection of human and legal rights, including the rights of children, young people and adults to be safe, heard and cared for.
In upholding the Universal Principle, RFDS is committed to creating an organisational environment that ensures Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children and their families feel welcome, safe, valued, included and respected.
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At RFDS Queensland, we pride ourselves on being an exceptional employer that values the contributions of our Licensed Aircraft Maintenance Engineers. Located in Brisbane, our supportive work culture fosters professional growth through ongoing learning opportunities, while our commitment to employee wellbeing is reflected in generous salary packaging and a range of benefits. Join us in making a meaningful impact on the lives of those in rural and remote communities, all within a Monday to Friday schedule that promotes work-life balance.
