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Small talk, big difference! Our teams are improving rural and remote mental health—one conversation at a time!

Classifications

• Healthcare & Medicine
• Mental Health
• Permanent / Full Time

Description

The Royal Flying Doctor Service (Queensland Section) is deeply passionate about the communities we serve and takes pride in contributing to the wellbeing of those living in rural and remote areas. Working with people from diverse cultural backgrounds across Far North and Outback Queensland, our teams deliver care in ways that best suit each individual’s needs—a truly rewarding experience that calls for both resilience and a genuine commitment to giving back.
  
Central West and Outback Mental Health

At RFDS (Queensland Section), we’re proud to deliver vital mental health support across Western Queensland through targeted programs such as Wellbeing Out West, Children and Parenting Support, the Drought Wellbeing Service, Remote Wellbeing Service, Psychological Therapies and Low Intensity Mental Health. These services reach deep into rural communities, offering care where it’s needed most.

Our Outback Mental Health team is based across Charleville, Longreach, Toowoomba, Emerald, and Mount Isa. Roles are offered as live-in positions, working Monday to Friday, or as FIFO positions in select locations, with a flexible 12-days-on, 9-days-off roster—providing both variety and balance.
  
Far North Mental Health and Wellbeing Service

Since 2000, the RFDS has delivered culturally appropriate, evidence-based mental health care to some of the most remote communities in Far North Queensland. Our team provides tailored support to individuals with mild to moderate mental health needs through programs focused on Psychological Therapies and Child and Parenting Support.

Our Far North Mental Health team is based across regions north and west of Cairns, including the Cape York Peninsula and Gulf of Carpentaria. Team members live in Cairns and travel to the communities we serve via FIFO or DIDO arrangements. We work Monday to Thursday, with overnight stays in community up to five nights per fortnight. With slightly longer workdays during the week, we enjoy Fridays off—giving us the perfect balance between meaningful work and well-earned downtime.
  
Small talk, big difference! Our teams are improving rural and remote mental health—one conversation at a time!
  
Who Are We Looking For?

We’re seeking experienced clinicians who are passionate about delivering mental health services in rural and remote communities. Ideal candidates will have strong clinical skills in providing psychological therapies to individuals with mild to moderate mental health needs and be confident working across diverse populations and age groups.
To be successful in this role, you will have:

• Qualifications in Psychology, Social Work (accredited with AASW), Occupational Therapy, or Mental Health Nursing (eligible for mental health credentialing)
• Registration with AHPRA or membership with the AASW
• 3+ years of post-graduate clinical experience
• Demonstrated experience in brief interventions and therapeutic counselling across the lifespan
• A respectful understanding of cultural diversity, including traditional Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander views of health and wellness
• A Working with Children Blue Card (required for Social Workers)

  
Why Join the RFDS Mental Health and Wellbeing Service?

Joining the RFDS Mental Health and Wellbeing team means becoming part of a passionate and skilled group of professionals who are committed to making a lasting impact in rural and remote communities. You'll build meaningful connections, witness people thrive, and work independently in a role that is both challenging and deeply rewarding. While you’ll often work autonomously, you’ll be supported by a dedicated and experienced team, both on the ground and remotely. Being part of a trusted and respected organisation, your work will have real purpose and reach.
We offer a comprehensive benefits package, including:

• Attractive remuneration of up to $116K (depending on seniority) + superannuation
• Salary packaging of up to $18,500 to boost your take-home pay
• Fly-in, fly-out allowances (approx. $130/day depending on travel times)
• Live in allowances of $305- $465 per week, rent/ mortgage assistance + Remote Allowances
• Additional education allowances for Master’s and PhD qualifications
• Paid study leave for training and development
• Relocation assistance
• Employee Assistance Program (including support for staff and families, plus advice on nutrition and financial wellbeing)
• Novated leasing options
• Private health insurance discounts
• Access to a discounted workplace health and fitness program (Fitness Passport)

Interested?

To express your interest or explore opportunities, please contact us at recruitment@rfdsqld.com.au.

Please Note:

Successful candidates may be required to complete a pre-employment medical assessment. A current, unrestricted Australian driver’s licence and the ability to obtain a blue card (Social Workers only) are essential. Candidates must also complete the RFDS and Queensland Health credentialing process and provide certified copies of qualifications/registrations, along with evidence of vaccination or immunity against vaccine-preventable diseases (VPD).

About the Royal Flying Doctor Service (Queensland Section)
The Royal Flying Doctor Service (Queensland Section) is one of the world’s largest and most trusted aeromedical and primary health care providers. We are committed to delivering exceptional, life-saving care across rural and remote Queensland. Our 24/7 emergency retrieval service reaches over 330,000 Australians each year—one person every two minutes. While aeromedical care is vital in critical moments, primary health care and preventative healthcare services are at the heart of what we do, making up two-thirds of our daily operations. Through services such as telehealth, mental health, oral health, and health promotion, we focus on prevention and continuity of care to improve long-term health outcomes for the communities we serve.

The Royal Flying Doctor Service acknowledges the Australian Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples as the first inhabitants of the nation and the Traditional Custodians of the land. 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.