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 remote, 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 service provider for all Australians.

Watch stories about our people, patients and the communities we serve at finestcare.com.au

Our Mental Health Team, based out of Port Augusta provides greater access to services in remote communities through a fly in fly out model, contributing to improved mental health outcomes.  

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

About this Opportunity

Reporting directly to the Mental Health Service Manager, you will be mentored to deliver a stepped mental health service that is evidence based and culturally safe in the context of remote First Nations communities across regional and remote Australia.

You will be mentored and supported to deliver a range of mental health services to clients who are not able to access appropriate services due to living in remote locations or being ineligible for existing services.  Delivering evidence based psychological interventions, you will utilise a combination of telephone, telehealth, and face to face consulting methods to achieve positive outcomes for RFDS SA/NT clients.

You will be a vital resource to remote communities, ensuring to identify activities to further develop – and increase awareness of - mental health and emotional wellbeing services.

At the completion of your internship and completion of your post graduate qualification you will have dedicated primary mental health care nursing hours to contribute toward your credentialling application with the Australian College of Mental Health Nurses.

About You

You are:

• A Registered Nurse with at least 3 years post graduate experience including part or all in community nursing and/or primary health care nursing and/or Correctional/Forensics nursing and/or mental health nursing.

• Enrolled in a Post Graduate Diploma of Mental Health Nursing or Masters in Mental Health Nursing 

• Aware of treatment approaches for remote First Nations communities and associated healing practices

• Experienced in integrating existing government and non-government agencies and other human service providers in the planning and delivery of services.

To be considered for the role you require:

• Current Registration with Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA).

• 3 years Post Graduate experience as General Registered Nurse.

Our Benefits

As part of our team, you can expect to be provided with challenging, interesting work in some of Australia’s remote communities and be supported to achieve your best.  The RFDS offers a supportive environment where our people are valued, and professional development is encouraged.

In addition, we also offer:

•    Above award salary

•    Attractive relocation assistance (including settling in accommodation, cost reimbursement and paid travel)

•    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.

•    Reward and recognition program

•    Learning management system

•    Employee Assistance Program

•    Comprehensive orientation program for new starters

Further Information

Please click here to view the Mental Health Nurse position description.

Potential candidates are strongly encouraged to contact Melissa Allen, Mental Health Service Manager via 0455 430 762 to understand the unique requirements of the role.

For a confidential discussion in relation to the role please contact Nicola Beckwith Jones, People & Culture Business Partner via 0499 715 104.

Applications close at 11:59pm on Friday 10 April 2026.

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

Please note that as part of RFDS SA/NT recruitment process, you may be subject to several pre-employment checks, including a National Police Clearance, Working with Children Clearance and drug and alcohol test. 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 Applicants are encouraged to apply.