The RFDS WO provides aeromedical retrieval services and primary health care across the largest health jurisdiction in the world, assisting more than 20,000 patients each year. From our bases in Perth, Broome, Port Hedland, Kalgoorlie and Meekatharra, our crews deliver exceptional health care to every corner of the state and are committed to the highest standards of clinical care, aviation safety and technology. In 2024 the RFDS launched its new five-year strategy – Above & Beyond – which will lead the service into its centenary year in 2028. With a focus on expanding primary health care, growing profit-for-purpose services, strengthening our workforce, harnessing new technology and addressing our environmental sustainability; the RFDS in WA is striving to make a tangible and positive difference to the health of people in regional WA.
- Equal-time 0.5 FTE FIFO opportunity supporting the Port Hedland base
- Deliver critical aeromedical retrieval and telehealth support across remote Western Australia
- Competitive salary plus applicable allowances and benefits
- No aeromedical experience required, with a comprehensive three-week orientation program provided
About the team Want to experience retrieval medicine in Western Australia’s Pilbara region without relocating? The RFDS WA Medical team delivers critical care, aeromedical retrieval and telehealth services to communities across one of the largest and most remote health jurisdictions in the world. Working from our Port Hedland base, you will support patients across remote communities, nursing posts, hospitals and retrieval settings, alongside RFDS doctors, nurses, pilots, coordination centre teams, regional hospitals, remote clinics and community health partners. About the role
- Provide emergency medical advice, telehealth support and clinical coordination for patients, clinicians and remote sites
- Undertake aeromedical retrieval flights as part of a medical retrieval team, supporting critically ill and injured patients across WA
- Participate in continuing medical education, clinical governance and quality improvement activities
About you
- Registered, or eligible for registration, with AHPRA as a Medical Practitioner
- Minimum five years postgraduate experience, with broad clinical experience across acute critical care medicine, emergency medicine, anaesthetics, ICU, rural generalist practice, paediatrics or obstetrics
- Confident independently managing critically ill and injured patients, including procedural skills relevant to critical care medicine
- Strong communication, teamwork and clinical judgement in complex and remote environments
- Understanding of First Nations culture and health, with aeromedical retrieval experience highly regarded but not essential
Benefits
- Competitive Agreement-based remuneration, depending on classification and experience
- Equal-time 0.5 FTE FIFO arrangement, with final roster pattern confirmed by operational requirements
- Pro-rata professional development allowance and study leave provisions
- Salary packaging options available, including up to $15,900 per annum for everyday expenses and up to $2,650 per annum for meals and entertainment
- Travel and accommodation arrangements available in line with applicable RFDS WA arrangements
- Comprehensive orientation and support to transition into aeromedical retrieval
- Access to annual leave, TOIL and other Agreement-based employment conditions where applicable
Apply now Submit your resume and cover letter outlining your relevant clinical experience and interest in remote and aeromedical medicine. Applications will be reviewed on an ongoing basis, with interviews scheduled accordingly. Applicants are encouraged to apply as soon as possible. In line with RFDS WO’s Internal Access to Opportunities policy, internal applicants must inform their current leader before applying. If this does not occur, People & Culture will notify the relevant leader.
RFDS Western Operations is proud to be an inclusive workplace where people of all backgrounds are valued and respected. We believe diversity makes us stronger and helps us better serve our patients and communities. Whoever you are, and whatever your story, you are welcome here.