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 the Opportunities

Our holistic training package to transform you into the go-to specialist in rural or emergency health care will see you challenged to:

Use your expertise to manage a wide and dynamic range of health needs - emergency, trauma, obstetrics, anaesthetics and/or comprehensive primary and preventive healthcare for diverse communities.
Thrive with a workload that lets you shine, rather than burns you out.
Apply your energy, expertise and initiative to an adaptable work environment that provides unique challenges every day.
Invest in and benefit from being a central part of your local community, bridging the gap for rural and indigenous Australians.
Be supported by committed leaders & passionate mentors who uniquely understand your training needs and the communities that you will support.


About You
To be successful in this role you will have:

Current registration with the Australian Health Practitioners Regulation Agency (AHPRA).


Senior Registrar, Rural Generalist

Enrolment in Australian General Practice Training (or equivalent).
Training towards fellowship of either the Australian College of Rural and Remote Medicine, or Royal Australasian College of General Practitioners.
Available to relocate to Port Augusta.


Senior Registrar, Retrieval

Enrolled in training and having completed initial resident rotation requirements with the Australasian College for Emergency Medicine, Australian and New Zealand College of Anaesthetists or Australian College of Rural and Remote Medicine (having completed JCCA or equivalent).
Available to relocate to Port Augusta.

Ideally, you will also have a well-developed understanding of rural and remote Australia and the challenges of providing first class healthcare within these environments.


Our Benefits

As part of our team, you can expect to be provided with challenging, interesting work and be supported to achieve your best.

We offer:

6 - or 12-month placement opportunities via full time or part time working arrangements.
Competitive remuneration including generous salary packaging benefits.
The opportunity to develop your career with Australia’s most trusted charity!

If you are keen to move your career into an organisation that makes a real difference to all Australians, apply now!

Further Information

Senior Registrar Rural Generalist position description, click here.
Senior Registrar Retrieval position description, click here.

When applying, please indicate in your cover letter or resume if your preference is for a 12 month appointment (commencing February 2026) or a 6 month appointment (commencing August 2026), and your preference for either full time or part time employment.


For a confidential discussion in relation to Rural Generalist Registrar positions, please contact Paula Kitto – Rural Generalist Consultant, Primary Care via 0477 608 868. For a confidential discussion in relation to Retrieval Registrar positions, please contact Merv Atkinson – Clinical Director, Retrieval Services via 0448 096 651.

Please note that we are unable to accept applications submitted via email.


The RFDS has mandatory vaccination requirements. Please contact us if you would like to know more.

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.