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 re-mote, 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 ser-vice provider for all Australians.

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

About this Opportunity
Reporting directly to the Executive General Manager, Medical and Retrieval Services, as our first Aeromedical, Emergency Care & Transport Pharmacist, you will ensure that all medication supply prescribing, administration, dispensing and documentation across the Aeromedical, Emergency Care & Transport services meet regulatory, compliance and NSQHS standards.

Specifically, you will:

• Ensure doctors, nurses and paramedics/patient transport officers are all appropriated li-censed and supported in medication administration.
• Collaborate with the Community Care Pharmacist (primary care teams, remote area clinics, allied health) to ensure a singular and collaborative approach to pharmacy leadership across RFDS SA/NT
• Chair the Drugs and Therapeutics sub-Committee of Operational Clinical Governance, col-laborating with the Community Pharmacist and Patient Safety and Quality team.
• Lead ongoing review and development of the RFDS SA/NT drug formulary with regards to AECT services (excluding FIFO and remote area clinic primary, allied, oral and mental health care)

About You
You possess:

• Proven experience as a Pharmacist.
• Knowledge of applicable laws, regulations and standards in the pharmaceutical industry.
• Highly developed interpersonal, communication and stakeholder management skills.
• A commitment to continuous quality improvement and innovation
• Demonstrated commercial acumen, an ability to think operationally and exceptional critical thinking skills.

To be considered for the role you require:
• Bachelor’s or master’s degree in Pharmacy/ Pharmacology
• Valid Pharmacist license

Our Benefits
As part of our team, you can expect to be provided with challenging, interesting work and be sup-ported to achieve your best. The RFDS offers a supportive environment where our people are val-ued, and professional development is encouraged. In addition, we also offer:

• Comprehensive orientation program for new starters
• Learning management system
• Employee Assistance Program
• 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

For a confidential discussion in relation to the position, please contact Mardi Steere, Executive General Manager, Medical & Retrieval Services via 0447 674 712.

For a confidential discussion in relation to the recruitment process, please contact Nicola Beckwith-Jones, People and Culture Business Partner via 0499 715 104.

For the Position Description click here and to apply please click on the Apply button below to be redirected to our Career Centre

Applications close at 11:59pm on Thursday 14 August 2025.

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 Appli-cants are encouraged to apply.