Duty Tasking Officer
Duty Tasking Officer
Be the initial point of contact for Royal Flying Doctor Service aeromedical requests from both Queensland Health/ RSQ and our RFDS Medical Officers!
Classifications
- Transport / Logistics / Drivers
- Aviation
- Casual
Key points
- Attractive Hourly Rate ($ 58.80 - inclusive of 25% loading ) + Super
- Flexible work-life balance being a casual position
- Join one of the largest and most comprehensive aeromedical organisations
Description
Working with Retrieval Services Queensland (RSQ), the Royal Flying Doctor Service Duty Tasking Officers are responsible for the efficient planning and oversight of the RFDS fleet and crew in tasking aeromedical and healthcare services in rural, remote and regional areas throughout Queensland.
As a Duty Tasking Officer (DTO), you will:
- Assist in the efficient planning of crews and aircraft movements and authorise RFDS aircraft and crews to be tasked for flights
- Be the initial point of contact for RFDS aeromedical requests from both Queensland Health/ RSQ and our RFDS Medical Officers
- Under delegation of the HOFO, ensure the operation of RFDS aircraft complies at all times with CASA regulations and RFDS Policies, Procedures and SOPs
- Supply manifests to our bases and pilots before the commencement of each flight
RFDS has an opportunity for a DTO on a casual basis based in Kedron. The DTO will provide support to our DTO team with leave coverage in week blocks (4 days on 4 days off) or standalone shifts.
Who are we looking for?
To be successful in the role, you will have:
- Demonstrated ability in operational logistics management
- Demonstrated experience in multi-tasking and having the ability to make optimal decisions in a timely manner
- Exceptional communication skills with the ability to communicate to internal and external stakeholders displaying professionalism and confidentiality in high tempo situations
- Demonstrated ability to utilise databases, dispatch systems and record management systems
- Demonstrated understanding of factors pertaining to aircraft performance
- Demonstrated understanding of operational considerations pertaining to aviation operations
- Previous operational aviation industry experience including Pilot Licence or greater, ATC rating or, Flight Dispatcher role
In return for your skills, energy and commitment to our mission, we offer you the opportunity to make a real impact. You’ll work every day with people who are passionate about our purpose and proud of their contribution to our iconic organisation. In addition, we offer:
- Attractive Hourly Rate ($ 58.80 - inclusive of 25% loading ) + Super
- Salary packaging up $18, 550 increasing your take home pay
- Comprehensive and supportive orientation program from our highly skilled team
- Access to our Employee Assistance Program including counselling, nutrition sessions, financial sessions, and legal advice
- Private health insurance discounts
- Access to a full allocation of a newly launched uniform range at no cost
- Opportunity to be a part of the iconic Royal Flying Doctor Service team
About us
The Royal Flying Doctor Service of Australia (RFDS) is one of the largest and most comprehensive aeromedical organisations in the world. Using the latest in aviation, medical and communications technology, RFDS delivers extensive primary healthcare and 24-hour emergency service, from nine strategic bases, to those who live, work and travel throughout Australia.
Through this crucial role enabling the RFDS Pilots, Doctors and Nurses to perform, you’ll come to work knowing that your efforts have supported our work in helping people in Queensland communities.
Interested?
Please submit your application including demonstrated experience that highlights your suitability to this opportunity. For further information please contact recruitment@rfdsqld.com.au this role will close on the 3rd September 2023 but do not hesitate, as applications have the opportunity to progress before the closing date.
The Royal Flying Doctor Service (RFDS) (Queensland) is passionate about fostering equality within the workplace. We encourage applications from Aboriginal, Torres Strait Islander, and people of culturally diverse backgrounds.
RFDS (Queensland Section) works with vulnerable patients in remote parts of Queensland and provides an essential service to many regional and remote communities. To ensure the health and safety of our staff, our patients, and these communities, as well as to manage the risks involved in service delivery and COVID-19 transmission in these communities and our workplaces, our staff are required to be vaccinated against COVID-19. If you are the successful candidate the requirement to be vaccinated against COVID-19, including maintaining any recommended booster requirements, will be a term of your employment, as will the requirement to provide proof of vaccination.
Successful candidates will be subject to a Police Check and candidates are required to hold a current, unrestricted Australian Driver's Licence. There may be a requirement to undertake intrastate travel with overnight stays.
