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.





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About this Opportunity


Reporting to the Operations Director, SA the Clinical Manager, Remote Area Clinics is accountable for first line leadership and management of a safe and quality nursing service for RFDS SA/NT remote area clinics in South Australia (Andamooka, Marla, Marree and Innamincka). The Clinical Manager will be responsible for clinical service delivery including primary health care (chronic disease management, episodic care assessments and presentations) and emergency services, including ambulance emergency response.





Specifically, you will:


 - Lead a high performing clinical team contributing to building improved health status in their local communities focusing on health promotion, prevention, and early intervention.
 - Ensure the provision of safe, quality and culturally appropriate nursing service at all times.
 - Lead the development, implementation, and supervision of Quality Improvement initiatives.
 - Build collaborative working relationships with internal and external stakeholders.




About You


You will have demonstrated experience leading, mentoring, and coaching nursing professionals, your strength lies in your ability to build a cohesive and high performing team with shared purpose.





To be considered for the role, you will require:


 - AHPRA registration as a General Nurse and hold a current practising certificate.
 - Experience in applying quality management systems in a health care setting.
 - General Practice, Primary Health, Remote or Community Health Nursing experience.










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:


 - Employee Assistance Program
 - Reward and Recognition Program
 - Employee Value Awards
 - Comprehensive orientation program for new starters
 - Attractive relocation support
 - 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 please contact Nicola Beckwith Jones, People and Culture Business Partner, via 0499 715 104.





Applications close at 11:59pm on Friday 16th January 2026.





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.