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.

Watch stories about our people, patients and the communities we serve at finestcare.com.au


About this Opportunity

This is an exciting time to join us in the role of Operations Manager, Darwin. In this role you will be required to work closely with Medical and Nursing Clinical Managers, Deputy Head of Flight Operations, and Senior Base Engineer to manage the delivery of aeromedical and charter services at our Darwin base.

We believe our people – all of our people – keep the Royal Flying Doctor Service flying.


About You

To be successful in this role you will have experience in leading and managing a multi-disciplinary team, in a rural, regional and culturally diverse context.

You will skilfully maintain effective working relationships with key stakeholders at all levels to ensure the smooth and timely delivery of business priorities.  You will have:

Significant experience in leading and managing staff, capacity to influence, build and manage internal and external relationships and coordinate teams of diverse interests to achieve agreed objectives.
Demonstrated success influencing and achieving culture change and the ability to lead a change management program.
Highly developed skills in the effective management of human, physical and financial resources.
A collaborative style that supports building capability and encouraging teamwork.


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:

Free onsite parking
Employee Assistance Program
Reward and Recognition Program
Employee Values Awards
Learning Management System
Comprehensive orientation program for new starters
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 Emma Rudd via 0439 358 595.

Applications close at 11:59pm on 5 February 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.