Performance & Delivery Specialist – Engineering & Maintenance Control
Performance & Delivery Specialist – Engineering & Maintenance Control
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- Full-time position based in Adelaide
- Contribute to the future of aeromedical aviation services
About the Royal Flying Doctor Service South Australia / Northern Territory (RFDS SA/NT)
RFDS SA/NT is a leading provider of aeromedical retrieval and primary healthcare services across remote, rural and regional South Australia and the Northern Territory. Guided by our commitment to delivering exceptional care, we connect communities with critical healthcare services regardless of location.
Our values of Care, Integrity, Collaboration and Innovation underpin everything we do and inspire us to continually improve outcomes for the people and communities we serve.
About the Opportunity
We are seeking a highly capable Performance & Delivery Specialist - Engineering & Maintenance Control to support the continued growth and operational excellence of our Aviation team.
In this influential role, you will assist in performance improvement, oversee strategic initiatives, and strengthen maintenance systems and processes that support a growing and increasingly complex aviation operation. Working closely with engineering, airworthiness and operational leaders, you will help enhance efficiency, compliance, aircraft availability and contract performance outcomes.
Key responsibilities include:
- Leading continuous improvement and digital transformation initiatives across maintenance and engineering systems to support organisational expansion.
- Reviewing and optimising operational processes to improve efficiency, quality and compliance.
- Coordinating and monitoring strategic projects, ensuring successful delivery against objectives and timelines.
- Supporting aircraft availability, maintenance performance and operational readiness outcomes for SPARAS implementation and contractual service delivery.
- Building strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders to drive collaboration and positive change.
- Providing analysis, recommendations and reporting to support informed decision-making.
About You
To be successful in this role, you will bring:
- Significant experience within aviation engineering, maintenance operations or a related technical environment.
- Demonstrated success leading process improvement, operational performance or transformation initiatives.
- Strong project management and stakeholder engagement skills.
- The ability to analyse complex information and develop practical, scalable solutions.
- Excellent communication skills with the ability to influence and build relationships across all levels of an organisation.
- A proactive, solutions-focused approach with the ability to work independently and manage competing priorities.
- Desirable experience includes exposure to regulated aviation environments, maintenance management systems, quality management frameworks and change management methodologies.
Our Benefits
As part of our team, you'll be supported to do meaningful work while developing your professional capabilities.
We offer:
- Generous salary packaging options (up to $15,899 plus $2,650 meal and entertainment benefits)
- Competitive remuneration package
- Flexible working arrangements
- Employee Assistance Program
- Recognition and reward initiatives
- Ongoing learning and professional development opportunities
- Comprehensive onboarding program
Further Information
For a Position Description or recruitment enquiries, please contact the People & Culture team at peopleandculture@flyingdoctor.net
For a confidential discussion regarding the role, please contact Executive General Manager, Anthony Gibara 0404 838 250
Applications close at 11:59pm on 4th August 2026
Please note that RFDS SA/NT reserves the right to appoint prior to the advertised closing date. Early applications are encouraged.
RFDS SA/NT is an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering a diverse, inclusive and supportive workplace. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples are strongly encouraged to apply
