• Work for Australia’s most trusted and iconic charity
• Permanent Full-Time position available
• Access to salary packaging options to reduce your taxable income

About Us

When people talk about the Flying Doctor, thoughts generally turn to red-bellied planes undertaking rescue missions in the Outback. However, the current Victorian story is one that reflects today's challenges for people living in remote and rural communities across the state. While we do still transport people by air and by road, this work is complemented by a range of primary health services that address the most common issues people living in country Victoria face when accessing health care.

About the Role

The Health, Safety & Wellbeing (HSW) Coordinator plays a key role in supporting positive safety and wellbeing outcomes across RFDS Victoria. Reporting to the Health, Safety & Wellbeing Manager and based at our Richmond office, this role supports the consistent, high‑quality implementation of the Health, Safety & Wellbeing framework across all programs and sites.

Working closely with leaders and teams, the HSW Coordinator coordinates day‑to‑day occupational health and safety activities, maintains reliable systems and data, and supports effective risk and incident management processes. Acting as a central point of contact for OHS enquiries, the role facilitates training, consultation, and continuous improvement initiatives to ensure safety obligations are clearly understood and effectively applied.

This is a hands‑on role that requires regular engagement across sites and programs. Through strong collaboration, practical advice, and consistent practices, the HSW Coordinator helps embed a culture of safe, healthy, and sustainable work across RFDS Victoria.

Key responsibilities include but not limited to:

• Coordinate day‑to‑day health, safety and wellbeing activities in line with RFDS Victoria’s HSW framework, policies and annual plan
• Act as a first point of contact for OHS enquiries, triaging issues and escalating risks or incidents as required
• Support leaders and teams with hazard identification, risk assessments, workplace inspections, and follow‑up actions
• Coordinate incident, hazard and near‑miss reporting, supporting investigations and tracking corrective actions to completion
• Maintain accurate OHS systems, data and reporting, identifying trends and emerging risks for management review
• Coordinate OHS training, inductions, consultations and safety committees, supporting engagement across all programs and sites

To be successful, you will need:

• A minimum Certificate IV in Workplace/Occupational Health & Safety (or related discipline), with relevant experience
• Strong knowledge of OHS/WHS legislation, regulations, and risk management principles, with the ability to apply them in practical settings
• Well‑developed organisational skills, including the ability to manage multiple tasks, priorities and stakeholders effectively
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with confidence supporting leaders, teams and safety representatives
• Strong analytical skills and attention to detail when working with safety systems, data and reporting
• A proactive, hands‑on approach and willingness to travel across RFDS Victoria sites as required
• Satisfactory completion of safety screening including a current Working with Children's Check, National Police Check, and the right to work in Australia.

What working at RFDS can offer you:

• Five non-accruable Office Closure Leave days each year
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Access to salary packaging options to reduce your taxable income
• Fitness passport – a discounted gym membership to gyms and pools that both you and your family can enjoy
• Access to discounted private health insurance
• Enjoy a full-time role with flexible work arrangements to work from home and at our Richmond office, as well as options for purchased leave.
• Great parental leave benefits in addition to government parental leave.

Need more information?
For any enquiries, please email careers@rfdsvic.com.au
To access the position description and to apply please click the ‘Apply’ to be redirected to our Career Centre.

Applications close on Sunday 3 May 2026

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 LGBTQIcommunities.