Welcome to the Brisbane Base
At the Royal Flying Doctor Service (Queensland Section), you’ll be driven by purpose rather than tasks. Here, every role contributes to making a difference in people’s lives each day.
Our Brisbane Base connects communities across Queensland to the finest care. A mix of operational crews and support staff work from this site, including people in clinical care, aviation, engineering, logistics, and administrative roles, all working together to improve access to healthcare across the state.
Brisbane Base key information
- Address: 12 Casuarina Street, Brisbane Airport QLD 4007
- Telephone: 07 3860 1100
- Email: rfds_bne@rfdsqld.com.au
- Office hours: 8:00am to 4:00pm
Key contacts
Base Support Manager: Beck Le Masurier - 0456 595 254 or rlemasurier@rfdsqld.com.au
Nurse Manager - Aeromedical: Justine Powell - 0428 412 643 or jpowell@rfdsqld.com.au
Senior Base Pilot: Matthew Gregg - 0408 135 996 or mgregg@rfdsqld.com.au
Senior Base Engineer: Nick Mann - 0482 783 976 or nmann@rfdsqld.com.au
Operations Manager: Leigh Aynsley - 0427 502 801 or laynsley@rfdsqld.com.au
Getting to the base
Navigate to 12 Casuarina St, Brisbane Airport, QLD 4008.
Be sure not to navigate to the Royal Flying Doctor Service Corporate Office at 5-7 Lobelia Circle, Brisbane Airport, QLD 4008.
- Note: There is no public transport available to this location
On commencement, please park in the two hour parking area (shown on the map) located on Casuarina Drive until you receive your Brisbane Airport Corporation issued access card.
Once you have parked, please follow the path to the RFDS Brisbane Base, and let the team at reception know you have parked in the two hour parking so they can provide you with an exemption pass. This pass will need to be placed on the windscreen of your card.
Accessing the base
If you do not have a pass yet and need to access the base outside of office hours, you can contact the OCC on 07 3860 1113, as they work from the base 24 hours a day.
Pictured is the front door of the Brisbane Base. During office hours, this door is unlocked, and you can walk up the stairs to reception.
When you arrive, please let reception know that it is your first day and who your manager is, and they will be able to direct you from there.
- Please note that there are two flights of stairs (one floor) to the reception. If you need any assistance accessing the building, please do not hesitate to contact us so that we can facilitate alternative arrangements or access as appropriate.
More information
Orientation
What you can expect during your orientation:
- Base tour - new starters will receive a tour of the hangar conducted by the Base Support Manager. Information on who to contact for security assistance will also be provided. Additionally, the ASIC process will be finalized during this time.
- Key Procedures/Policies covered - we will review the access procedures, including the usage of swipe cards.
- Location of orientation materials - IT equipment will be available through your manager. Please consult your manager for any additional information.
- Assigned buddy/mentor
Accessing the base car
The Brisbane Base Support Manager has a calendar for booking the base car. If you require the base car, you can reach out to the Base Support Manager for more information.
Work travel bookings
If you need to book travel for work, please reach out to your manager who will direct you on the process.
Nearby facilities
Service Centre: A short drive from the office is the Brisbane Airport Service Centre, which has a petrol station, car wash, car servicing and various eateries.
DFO: Discount shopping mall with dining options.
