Clinical Systems Application Specialist

Date published

05 Nov 2024

Applications close

19 Jul 2026

Location

Brisbane Base

Job ID

952151

Clinical Systems Application Specialist

Maintain, configure & ensure the smooth operation of applications & technology that support important clinical business systems for the RFDS in QLD!

Classifications

  • IT & Telecomms
  • System Administration
  • Permanent / Full Time

Key points

  • Hybrid Working
  • Not-for-profit tax-free benefits up to $18,550
  • Full time role, Brisbane airport location- Free Parking!

Description

The Royal Flying Doctor Service (Queensland Section) (RFDS) is seeking a collaborative, self-motivated, and experienced application support specialist to join our Digital and Technology Team as the Clinical Systems Application Specialist. This role is a critical support for our Medical, Nursing and Clinical services teams to connect and deliver better health access and outcomes for regional, rural and remote communities.

The Clinical Systems Application Specialist is responsible for maintaining, configuring, and ensuring the reliable operation of applications and technology that support RFDS' critical clinical business systems. It is essential to establish and strengthen strong relationships with key stakeholders to effectively manage incidents, requests and problems related to clinical systems. You will support:

  • Incident and problem management
  • System availability and capacity management
  • Configuration Release and Change Management
The Clinical Systems Application Specialist is a permanent full-time role based in Brisbane. The Digital & Technology team offers hybrid working arrangements with a mixture of home and office work. Internally known as the ​Clinical Systems Administrator​.

The RFDS (Queensland Section) and RFDS (South Eastern Section) collaborate to offer shared D&T support and maintenance services. A unified team from both sections works together as a Shared Service to provide top-notch services to both organisations by utilising their combined expertise.

Who are we looking for?

We are looking for an application support specialist who is a team player, communicates openly and confidently with all stakeholders, and works collaboratively with the wider RFDS team. In addition, you will have formal qualifications in Information Technology or a closely related field, and you will demonstrate-
  • Complex problem-solving skills and ability to explain technical issues and solutions in easy-to-understand language
  • Experience implementing and supporting clinical business systems
  • Experience supporting clinical systems SQL databases and industry-standard messaging technologies
  • Supporting both front and back (end to end) components of our Clinical applications
  • The ability to export & review application log files
  • Hands-on experience with scripting and automation tools
  • Experience with ITSM Ticket Management, including queue management and triage
It is highly regarded to have Application support experience in Best Practice, Medical Director, Titanium, Sidexis and Secure Messaging applications for clinical systems.

Why Join the RFDS (Queensland Section)

At RFDS (Queensland Section), we are deeply committed to positively impacting those who reside, work, and commute in remote, rural, and regional areas of Queensland. As an RFDS team member, you will take pride in knowing that your hard work is instrumental in supporting our operational, corporate and support services teams. By joining the RFDS, you will:
  • Attractive remuneration package up to $115K + Super depending on experience
  • Have access to generous not-for-profit tax-free benefits up to $18,550, increasing your take-home pay
  • Work with a collaborative and supportive team who are passionate about our purpose and proud of their contribution
  • Receive Flexible working arrangements and free parking when you do come to the office!
  • Access our Employee Assistance Program including counselling, nutrition sessions, financial sessions, and legal advice
  • Receive private health insurance discounts
  • Have novated leasing options available
  • Access a full allocation of a newly launched uniform range at no cost
About RFDS (Queensland Section)

The Royal Flying Doctor Service is one of the world's largest and most comprehensive aeromedical organisations. The RFDS in Queensland provides excellence in and access to primary health care and aeromedical services across the state. Our emergency retrieval service operates 24 hours a day, seven days a week, delivering the finest care to more than 330,000 Australians annually, that’s one person every two minutes! In addition to aeromedical retrievals of the critically ill or injured, the RFDS also delivers a broad range of essential primary and preventative healthcare services, including telehealth, mental health, oral health and health promotion.

Royal Flying Doctor Service acknowledges the Australian Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples as the first inhabitants of the nation and the Traditional Custodians of the land. The RFDS is committed to eliminating all forms of discrimination in the provision of healthcare. We embrace diversity and welcome all people irrespective of faith, ethnicity, sexual orientation or gender identity.

Interested?

This role will close by the 17th of November 2024 however; shortlisting will commence before the end date so don’t delay in applying!
For further information regarding this role please contact Recruitment on 07 3852 7553 or for a copy of the PD please reach out to recruitment@rfdsqld.com.au

The successful applicant will need to undertake a criminal history check, have a valid QLD driver’s licence and may be required to undertake travel across NSW and QLD, inclusive of overnight stays.