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 strategic direction places patients and communities at the heart of everything we do, supporting healthier and happier Australians no matter where they live.Our values of Care, Integrity, Collaboration, and Innovation guide how we work, ensuring we deliver the highest standard of service and continue to improve outcomes for the communities we serve.

About this Opportunity

We are seeking an experienced Occupational Health Nurse to deliver specialised workforce health services across diverse operational environments, including aviation, healthcare and remote settings.

In this role, you will work with a high degree of autonomy to support workforce health, safety and wellbeing through the delivery of clinical services, injury management and prevention initiatives, and health promotion programs.

Key responsibilities include:

• Coordinating workforce health surveillance and fitness-for-work programs
• Provide expert clinical advice and support for complex health and safety matters
• Lead immunisation, vaccination and infectious disease prevention programs
• Support injury management and return-to-work processes
• Develop and deliver workplace health, wellbeing and risk prevention initiatives
• Contribute to infection prevention and exposure management systems
  
• Support organisational safety, quality and compliance frameworks
• Build strong, collaborative relationships across clinical, operational and corporate teams

About You

You are a highly skilled and adaptable Registered Nurse with strong clinical expertise and a passion for improving workforce health outcomes.You will bring:

• 3–5 years’ post-registration clinical experience, ideally in occupational health, remote health, emergency or primary healthcare
• Experience in health surveillance, fitness-for-work assessments or injury management
• Strong clinical decision-making and problem-solving skills
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement capabilities
• Demonstrated ability to work autonomously while managing competing priorities
• Sound understanding of workplace health, safety and clinical governance principles
• Knowledge of workers compensation and WHS legislation
• Experience in remote, aeromedical or high-risk environments (desirable)
• Strong cultural competency, including working with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities
  

Qualifications

• Current registration as a Registered Nurse with AHPRA
• Postgraduate qualification or demonstrated experience in Occupational Health Nursing
• Remote Area Nursing or Emergency Nursing qualification (Desirable)
  

Our Benefits

As part of our team, you will be supported to achieve your best while contributing to meaningful work that makes a real difference.We offer:

• Generous salary packaging options (up to $15,899 + $2,650 meal & entertainment)
• Competitive remuneration
• Flexible work arrangements
• Employee Assistance Program
• Reward and recognition programs
• Learning and development opportunities
• Comprehensive onboarding program
  

Further Information

To access the position description, please click here.

For a confidential discussion about the role, please contact Liz Hipper 0429 552 417

For recruitment enquiries, please contact Leonie Murphy 0460 969 193

Applications close at 11:59pm on 22nd July 2026

Please note, we reserve the right to appoint to the position before the published closing date. Interested applicants are encouraged to apply 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.