Welcome to the Longreach 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 Longreach Office is home to our Central West and Outback Mental Health service, with several staff on site, forming a multidisciplinary team including clinical, community based programs, and administrative staff.
Base Information
- Address: 107A Eagle St, Longreach QLD 4730
- Telephone: 07 4652 5800
- Email: outback@rfdsqld.com.au
- Office Hours: 8:30am – 4:30pm
Key contacts
Manager Central West & Outback Mental Health: Donna Ross - 0436 844 485 or dross@rfdsqld.com.au
Clinical Lead: Sharryn Bunn - 0436 381 261 or sbunn@rfdsqld.com.au
Admin Officer: Mel Peirce - 0459 970 328 or mpeirce@rfdsqld.com.au
Getting to the base
Navigate to 107A Eagle St, Longreach QLD 4730 or follow this link.
Parking is available out the front. Additionally, there is allocated parking out the back for fleet vehicles, which is encouraged.
Please note: the rear gate is locked at the end of the business day and secured with a coded padlock.
Accessing the base
After your orientation, you will receive a swipe card giving you access to the RFDS section of the office.
The building is a shared space with Queensland Health, and you will also receive a secondary card to access the back door.
Please note that the front and back doors use different access cards.
If you are the first person to arrive, you will be responsible for unlocking the main door with a key, this will be shown during your orientation.
If you accidentally lock yourself out, contact the OCC on 07 3860 1113 to assist you.
More information
Orientation
You will meet the team in Longreach and be greeted on arrival at the airport for orientation only. New starters are supported closely for their first week.
You will receive your laptop and phone prior to flying out for your first day – we will arrange you to visit corporate office to do this (if this has not occurred beforehand, IT equipment will be provided at the base).
During day 1 you will:
- Attend the base, collect your access card, and complete your office orientation
- Meet the team
- Be shown through the office
- Visit the accommodation and become familiar with local necessities
- Be allocated a work vehicle
Following days will include:
- Required e-learning
- Familiarisation with Mantle, the recording system
- Client allocations and scheduling
- Clinical procedures
- Initial community visits and meetings with key stakeholders, often accompanied by a team member
Start and end times: 7:00am – 5:00pm (includes an unpaid meal break of at least 30 minutes).
Accessing the work car
Keys may be collected from the rental car company at the airport or keys are also stored in the key drawer at the office.
All keys must be signed in and out, and the in-car logbook must be completed for each trip.
Work travel bookings
The admin team manages all travel bookings.
You will have regular travel days, and accommodation will be organised for you.
Please ensure you plan ahead for community rotations and notify the admin team of your needs.
Once your leader has approved the travel, the admin team will book it and you'll receive an itinerary. Please add your travel to your calendar so the team are aware of your movements.
Accommodation
A three bedroom rental house is available, with an ensuite and main bathroom.
Each staff member has their own room and bathroom.
Alternative accommodation is available in local communities as required.
Nearby facilities
- IGA at corner of Swan & Eagle Street (open Monday to Saturday)
- Foodworks at 141 Ibis street (open seven days)
- Local gym: Phoenix Fitness gym 24/7 - 160 Eagle Street
- Local pool: Longreach Aquatic Centre – 81 Eagle Street
- Walking tracks
- Three local coffee shops and various food options
For more information- https://www.longreach.qld.gov....
