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

As an IT Service Desk and Support Technician, you will be driven to deliver customer-focused IT services to RFDS SA/NT staff. Working as part of a collaborative team, you will provide efficient and responsive service desk IT support, addressing IT and equipment-related issues in person, over the phone, and remotely. Your role will also involve maintaining the network, equipment, and software, while continually identifying opportunities to enhance technical support procedures and improve overall service delivery for RFDS SA/NT.

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

Specifically, you will:

• Provide timely service desk support for IT issues to all employees across multiple locations.
• Log, troubleshoot, and resolve IT support issues within assigned access levels, accurately documenting outcomes and escalating unresolved matters as required to support reporting, trend analysis, and seamless customer service.
• Maintain computers, networks, and IT resources efficiently and cost-effectively.
• Manage telecommunications (mobile phone replacements) and electronic infrastructure (printers, copiers, end user devices), ensuring minimal downtime, and support regional IT champions and equipment during site visits.

About You

You are:
• Customer-focused with excellent communication, organisation, and problem-solving abilities.
• Proactive, detail-oriented, adaptable, and able to prioritise tasks effectively.

To be considered for the role you require:

• Minimum Certificate or Diploma level qualification in Computer or Information Technology discipline.
• 1+ years’ experience in IT support, including network services, Windows/iOS devices, and remote desktop in a WAN environment.
• Strong hardware installation and basic fault-finding skills, with experience in managing small IT projects.

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:

• Remote area housing allowance
• Generous salary packaging options of up to $15,899 for living expenses and an additional $2,650 for meals and entertainment.
• Free onsite parking
• Comprehensive orientation program
• Reward and Recognition Program
• Employee Value Awards
• Learning Management System
• Employee Assistance Program

Further Information

To access the position description, please click here.

For a confidential discussion in relation to the position, please contact Robyn Lacey, People and Culture Business Partner via 0475 045 346.

For a confidential discussion in relation to the recruitment process, please email peopleandculture@flyingdoctor.net

Applications close at 11:59pm on Monday 3 August 2026.

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

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.