Graduate Engineer - Airworthiness
Graduate Engineer - Airworthiness
Help make a real impact across QLD. Your work supports the delivery of life-saving care!
Classifications
- Engineering
- Engineering - Other
- Full-time
Key points
- Join an iconic organisation with rewarding work
- Opportunity to further your career
- Enjoy a work-life balance without shift work
Description
Join a Mission That Matters – Graduate Engineer - Airworthiness, RFDS (Queensland Section)
The Royal Flying Doctor Service (Queensland Section) is seeking a practical and dynamic Graduate Engineer - Airworthiness to support our vital 24/7 operations.
This is an entry-level role designed for a recent graduate who is eager to learn and develop in the Airworthiness space. Gaining exposure and experience in a role and organisation you can help keep our fleet in the sky—and make a real difference in communities across the state.
The Graduate Engineer is a Full-time role on a Maximum term (12-month) contract based at the Brisbane Airport.
Duties include:
Your key responsibilities in this role will include:
- Support the Technical Services Manager and wider Engineering department to ensure high aircraft availability
- Assess instructions for continuing airworthiness and support their integration into the maintenance management system
- Participate in interpreting data and regulations and their impact to RFDS Operations
- Assist with the project management of aircraft modifications and the introduction of new operational equipment, including coordination with internal and external stakeholders.
- Collaborate with Flight Operations and Nursing teams to develop a strong understanding of operational requirements and apply this knowledge to airworthiness activities
- Travel to RFDS QLD locations to provide statewide technical support as required
To be successful in the role, you will have:
- Bachelor or post-graduate qualification in Engineering (Electrical, Mechanical or Aeronautical Engineering)
- Strong communication skills with the ability to communicate to internal and external stakeholders displaying professionalism and confidentiality in high tempo situations
- Proven ability to work autonomously and within a team to establish priorities and meet deadlines
- Exposure to project management and/or system engineering concepts
- An interest in the practical application of professional engineering knowledge to support aircraft operations and maintenance
At the Royal Flying Doctor Service (Queensland Section), you’ll be driven by purpose not tasks; it's about being part of an organisation where, whatever your role, you make a difference each day to people’s lives. We offer flexibility so you can look after your well-being and commitments, getting the very best from life professionally and personally.
The Royal Flying Doctor Service (RFDS) (Queensland Section) is a leader in delivering aeromedical and primary healthcare to remote, rural, and regional communities.
As the RFDS soars towards its 100th year of providing the finest care, in the furthest corner, we have several innovative initiatives on the horizon. With projects in the pipeline, it’s an exciting time to join the RFDS with many new prospects around the corner!
We value our people, and we are passionate about making a difference for people who live, work and travel in remote, rural, and regional Australia. By joining the Royal Flying Doctor Service (Queensland Section), you will have access to the following:
- Attractive Remuneration of up to $85k + Super
- Salary packaging up $18, 550 increasing your take home pay
- Comprehensive and supportive orientation program from our highly skilled team
- Access to our Employee Assistance Program including counselling, nutrition sessions, financial sessions, and legal advice
- Private health insurance discounts
- Access to a full allocation of a newly launched uniform range at no cost
- Opportunity to be a part of the iconic Royal Flying Doctor Service team
- Fitness Passport membership (discounted access to gyms and health centres for staff and families)
- RemServ Rewards, where members receive cashback benefits on purchases from hundreds of leading Australian retailers, including groceries, fashion, technology and travel
The Royal Flying Doctor Service of Australia (RFDS) is one of the largest and most comprehensive aeromedical organisations in the world. Using the latest in aviation, medical and communications technology, RFDS delivers extensive primary healthcare and 24-hour emergency service, from nine strategic bases, to those who live, work and travel throughout Australia.
Through this crucial role enabling the RFDS Pilots, Doctors and Nurses to perform, you’ll come to work knowing that your efforts have supported our work in helping people in Queensland communities.
Interested?
Please submit your application including demonstrated experience that highlights your suitability to this opportunity. For further information please contact recruitment@rfdsqld.com.au this role will close on the 8th of February 2026 but do not hesitate, as applications have the opportunity to progress before the closing date.
Successful candidates will be subject to a police check and may be required to undergo a medical assessment and pre-employment drug and alcohol testing. You must possess a valid, unrestricted Australian Driver's Licence and be able to obtain an ASIC Card.
The Royal Flying Doctor Service (Queensland Section) (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.
