The Organisation:

Proudly serving Australians since 1928, the Royal Flying Doctor Service (RFDS) provides emergency aeromedical and allied health services for people in rural and remote Australia. We strive towards improving the health and wellbeing of our rural communities and believe in creating opportunities, so all Victorians have the choice to access essential primary health care services.

About the role:
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 theoutdoors, 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 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

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.