About the Royal Flying Doctor Service 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.

Watch stories about our people, patients and the communities we serve at finestcare.com.au

About this Opportunity

Reporting to the Stakeholder Relations Manager, the Corporate Communications Specialist is responsible for supporting RFDS SA/NT projects across healthcare, aviation, technology, community development, and innovation. The role translates business strategies into clear, purposeful messaging, delivering communications that engage audiences, align teams, and support strategic goals.

This integral role specifically involves:

• Lead communications planning and delivery for key RFDS SA/NT projects.
• Support strategic and event-based communications, including content development (e.g., newsletters, presentations, speech notes) and coordination with internal/external partners to produce timely, brand-aligned materials.
• Maintain an integrated engagement calendar to align internal and external communications, ensuring consistency, workforce awareness, and stakeholder engagement across the organisation.

About You

You are:

• An excellent communicator with strong presentation, writing, and verbal skills.
• Skilled at building relationships and collaborating across diverse teams and stakeholders.
• Experienced in planning and delivering effective, multi-channel communication campaigns.
• Organised, proactive, and able to manage projects independently, on time and within budget.

To be considered for the role you require:

• Tertiary qualifications in Communications, Marketing, Journalism, Public Relations or related discipline or substantial relevant 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 RFDS SA/NT offers a supportive environment where our people are valued, and professional development is encouraged.

In addition, we also offer:

• Generous annual salary packaging options to reduce your taxable income including:
• Salary packaging up to $15,899 per year towards loans, rent and bills.
• Salary packaging of an additional $2,650 per year towards a Meal and Entertainment Card.
• Free onsite parking
• Reward and Recognition program
• Employee Assistance Program
• Comprehensive orientation program for new starters

Further Information

To view the Position Description, please click here.

For a confidential discussion in relation to the position, please contact Melanie Reid, Stakeholder Relations Manager on 0438 276 181 or Robyn Lacey, People and Culture Business Partner on 0475 045 346.

Applications close at 11:59pm on 18 May 2025.

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.