- Work for Australia’s most trusted and iconic charity
- Full-time, permanent position available
- Access to salary packaging options to reduce your taxable income

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 the Health Program Manager, you will lead the strategic direction, governance, and operational performance of RFDS Victoria’s clinical programs. This senior leadership role is pivotal in shaping and executing a long-term operational strategy, driving innovation, and ensuring sustainable, community-centred care across multiple service streams. You will collaborate closely with other senior leaders to align clinical operations with organisational priorities and foster a culture of excellence.

Key responsibilities include but are not limited to:
- Lead strategic planning and operational delivery of clinical services across multiple programs, ensuring alignment with RFDS vision and community health needs
- Manage program budgets, forecasts, and financial performance, driving accountability and sustainability in service delivery
- Oversee clinical governance, risk management, and accreditation processes to maintain safety and quality standards
- Design and implement innovative, community-informed care models that respond to evolving health trends and data insights
- Develop and lead a high-performing clinical workforce, focusing on capability building, retention, and leadership development

To be successful, you will need:
- Tertiary qualifications in Health Care, Public Health, Healthcare Administration or related field
- Minimum 8 years’ leadership experience in complex health or regulated environments
- Strong knowledge of primary health care systems, funding models, and integrated service delivery
- Deep expertise in clinical governance, risk management, and accreditation
- Proven ability to influence and communicate with executives, boards, and senior stakeholders
- Genuine passion for RFDS’s mission and improving access to healthcare for rural communities
- Postgraduate qualifications in Healthcare Administration, Public Health or related discipline (desirable)
- Satisfactory completion of safety screening including a current Driver’s Licence, National Police Check, and the right to work in Australia

Our Benefits
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Salary packaging: up to $15,900 for everyday expenses + $2,650 for meals each Fringe Benefit Tax year
- Five non-accruable Office Closure Leave days each year
- Fitness passport – a discounted gym membership to gyms and pools that both you and your family can enjoy
- Enjoy a full-time role with flexible work arrangements to work from home and at our offices, 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 23rd of November 2025.

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.

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

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.