At a Glance
- Tasks: Provide critical care in emergency situations and support remote communities.
- Company: Join the iconic Royal Flying Doctor Service, a trusted healthcare provider.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, generous leave, housing allowance, and relocation assistance.
- Other info: Flexible full-time or part-time roles with ongoing education and career growth.
- Why this job: Make a real difference while enjoying a unique lifestyle in regional Australia.
- Qualifications: 5+ years experience in critical care and advanced trainee status.
Seeking Registrars and Consultants. The Royal Flying Doctor Service South Eastern Section (RFDSSE) is an organisation that requires little introduction. As we fly towards our 100-year anniversary, our name is cemented in Australian history as a trusted healthcare provider to the communities we serve. We are currently recruiting Retrieval Registrars (full-time) and Retrieval Consultants (full-time or part-time) for the February 2027 or August 2027 intakes into our Retrieval Team. This role offers a rare chance to move beyond the traditional hospital environment and deliver high-acuity emergency care while enjoying the lifestyle advantages of regional living.
About the Role: As part of our Emergency Retrieval team, you will provide critical care from the moment a patient calls for help through to definitive treatment. Our rotational training program includes exposure to:
- RFDSSE bases in Dubbo and Broken Hill
- Local rural hospitals
- Telehealth and remote clinical support
No two days are the same, offering variety, autonomy, and meaningful patient-centred care.
About You: To be successful in this role, you will have:
- Minimum 5 years post-graduate experience
- Advanced trainee status with CICM, ACEM, ANZCA, or ACRRM (with JCCA/DRGA) (Equivalent overseas qualifications considered for eligible applicants)
- At least 18 months critical care experience (ED and ICU)
- 6 months anaesthetics experience
- Experience managing critically ill and trauma patients
- ALS, APLS, and ATLS (or equivalent) – desirable
- Recent practice in a critical care environment
What We Offer:
- Base salary of $210,000, inclusive of 20% shift worker loading
- Generous salary packaging benefits
- Housing allowance up to $30,000 per year or RFDS-provided accommodation (pro-rata for part-time)
- Five weeks annual leave (pro rata for part-time)
- Relocation assistance
- Comprehensive induction program and ongoing medical education
- Flexible full-time or part-time opportunities
Why RFDSSE? Join an organisation where your work makes a real difference. With RFDSSE, you’ll combine clinical excellence with lifestyle, purpose, and professional development—while delivering care where it’s needed most. Be inspired by the extraordinary work our Medical Officers do every day. Experience a behind-the-scenes look at their lifesaving missions and discover the vital role the RFDS South Eastern Section retrieval team plays in supporting communities across remote and rural Australia.
Join a team driven by purpose. Join the RFDS South Eastern Section retrieval team | Royal Flying Doctor Service.
Our Values: At RFDSSE, our values of Reliability, Care, Trust and Safety guide everything we do, shaping the way we support our patients, communities and each other. RFDSSE is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace and is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. Applications will be assessed as they are received. We encourage interested candidates to apply as early as possible, as the position may close before the advertised closing date. Successful applicants must have good fitness and be comfortable working in an aviation environment. The role requires you to be able to think on your feet and safely adapt to changing environments and scenarios.
Retrieval Registrars And Consultants in Sydney employer: Royal Flying Doctor Service
The Royal Flying Doctor Service is an iconic charity that not only provides essential health services to remote and rural communities in Victoria but also fosters a supportive and inclusive work culture. As a Community Fundraising Coordinator, you'll enjoy flexible work arrangements, access to salary packaging, and unique benefits like fitness memberships and generous parental leave, all while making a meaningful impact in the community. Join us in our mission to deliver exceptional supporter experiences and drive fundraising outcomes across Victoria.
Contact Details:
Royal Flying Doctor Service Recruitment Team
