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 directly to the Manager of Primary Health Care, you will be responsible for providing high quality, best practice Maternal and Child Health services to women and their families who live in the remote and isolated areas of the far North and West of South Australia.

Working as part of the Royal Flying Doctor Service (RFDS) Primary Health Care team, you will play a key role in delivering accessible, culturally safe, and family-centred care.

The role involves collaborating closely with multidisciplinary healthcare professionals, Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Organisations, hospitals, and community services to ensure coordinated and continuous care. Regular travel to remote communities is an essential part of the position.

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

Specifically, you will:

• develop and implement individualised maternity care plans in partnership with RFDS doctors, obstetric services, and the patient, ensuring care is centred on her preferences, needs, and circumstances.
• deliver evidence-based midwifery care, including antenatal and postnatal assessments, newborn examinations, immunisations, administration of medications and injections, collection of pathology specimens, cervical screening (Pap smears), breast health assessments, and other clinical procedures within scope of practice.
• facilitate timely access to specialist, allied health, and community support services, ensuring women receive comprehensive and coordinated care.
• work in partnership with RFDS doctors to provide emergency nursing and midwifery care to critically ill or injured patients requiring aeromedical retrieval and transport from      remote and rural locations.

About You

You are:

• experienced in understanding Primary Health Care principles, with a strong commitment to community-based nursing and midwifery practice, including health promotion, disease prevention, patient education, and self-management support.
• person-centred clinician who thrives when working collaboratively with individuals, families, and communities to improve health outcomes.
• a strong communicator who can work autonomously and as part of a multidisciplinary team
• knowledgeable with regards to current immunisation schedules, infection control, CPR and emergency resuscitation techniques, equipment and medications.
• experienced in understanding cross cultural and rural/remote area nursing issues.

To be considered for the role you require:

• AHPRA registration as a Nurse and Midwife, and a minimum of 5 years’ experience, preferably within a primary health care, community, rural or remote healthcare setting

Your application will be enhanced by the successful completion of an approved immunisation training program and Advance Life Support Certificate, or your willingness to obtain these.

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:

• attractive Relocation Assistance, including settling in accommodation provided
• 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.
• employee Assistance Program
• reward and Recognition Program
• learning management system
•  employee value awards

Further Information to access the position description, please click here.

For a confidential discussion in relation to the position, please contact Mandy Smallacombe, Manager Primary Health Care via 0461 386 147.

For a confidential discussion in relation to the recruitment process, please contact Claire Wilks, People and Culture Advisor via 0499 752 942.

Applications close at 11:59pm on Friday 10th July 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.