• Flexible, casual shifts across regional & metro Victoria.
• Be part of Australia’s most trusted charity making a real difference
• Base rate between $27.79-30.64/hr plus casual loading and additional benefits.

Are you a qualified First Aid professional looking for flexible, meaningful work that makes a real difference?

At the Royal Flying Doctor Service (RFDS) Victoria, we’re inviting passionate and certified First Aid Responders to support a variety of public events across regional Victoria—from vibrant festivals and sporting matches to local community gatherings.

This is your chance to be part of something bigger: delivering essential care, building genuine connections, and helping keep communities safe. All while enjoying the fresh air and energy of the outdoors.

Why Join RFDS Victoria?
You can make a difference every day with Australia’s most trusted charity. Join the Royal Flying Doctor Service (RFDS) and provide compassionate, high-quality care to patients in your community!

A Role That Takes You Outdoors
As a First Aid Responder with RFDS Victoria, your workplace is wherever the community gathers. From buzzing festivals and high-energy sporting events to local celebrations under open skies, you’ll be right there. This is more than a job; it’s a chance to stay active, enjoy the outdoors, and make meaningful connections. You’ll be part of a supportive team that champions safety, professionalism, and the power of community.

Key Responsibilities:
• Deliver first aid confidently and professionally
• Communicate effectively with patients, event staff, and emergency services
• Escalate care appropriately when patients are out of scope
• Maintain equipment and adhere to safety protocols
• Participate in ongoing training and competency updates

Required Qualifications:
Responder Level 2
• HLTAID 012 (provide emergency first aid in education care setting) or;
• HLTAID 013 (provide first aid in remote or isolated site) or;
• HLTAID 014 (provide advanced first aid) or;
• HLT 31120 (CERT 3 nonemergency transport) or;
• HLTSS 00068 (Occupational first aid skillset) and;
• 22578VIC (anaphylaxis) or equivalent and;
• PUAEME005 Provide pain management or equivalent
Responder Level 3
• Certificate IV in Health Care (HLT41120)
• Diploma of Emergency Health Care (HLT51020)
• Diploma of Nursing (HLT54121) or equivalent

Additional Essential Eligibility Criteria:
• Full Victorian Driver’s License
• Available to attend a 2-day induction.
• Evidence of mandatory vaccinations: -
     - Proof of 3 Hep B vaccines and positive serology 
     - Proof of 2 Measles, Mumps and Rubella vaccines
     - Proof of 2 Varicella vaccines or positive serology
     - Proof of 2025 Influenza vaccine
     - Proof of a DTP vaccine in the past 10 years
• Employee Working with Children Check
• Legal right to work in Australia

Applications close on Tuesday 6th January 2026 at 5pm; with our office closed from 24 December 2025 to 5 January 2026, submissions during this period may experience a delayed response.

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

We aim to fill vacancies as quickly as possible. This means that we will close advert as soon as we have found the right candidate, and this may be before the published closing date. We would therefore advise interested applicants to apply as early as possible.

The Royal Flying Doctor Service, Victoria, is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We encourage applications from individuals of underrepresented backgrounds to apply, including but not limited to, those from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander, culturally and linguistically diverse and LGBTQI communities.