Manager Remote Area Clinics

About the Royal Flying Doctor Service Central Operations (serving SA/NT)

Saving and improving lives for over 90 years, the Royal Flying Doctor Service of Australia (RFDS) is a leader in the delivery of emergency aeromedical and community health care services to rural and remote Australia.

Serving South Australia and the Northern Territory, the team at RFDS Central Operations exists to support happier and healthier Australians, no matter where they live, work or play. We continually invest in our people, infrastructure and technology to improve our patient-centred care.

About this Opportunity

We are currently seeking applications for the position of Manager Remote Area Clinics (MRAC). Reporting to the Executive General Manager, Health Services Development and Clinical Governance and based in Adelaide or Port Augusta, this role is accountable for first line leadership and management of a safe and quality nursing service for RFDS CO remote area clinics in South Australia (Marla, Andamooka and Marree.)

The MRAC is responsible for oversight of clinical service delivery including primary health care (chronic disease management, episodic care assessments and presentations) and emergency services.

About You

You will have prior experience leading, mentoring and coaching both professional and semi-professional staff. Your strength lies in your ability to build a cohesive and high performing team with shared purpose. Key to this role will be the ability to translate strategy into operational plans and ensure the achievement of organisational objectives.

Experience in applying quality management systems such as ISO 9001, AGPAL and NSQHS will be viewed very favourably. A background in Primary Health, Remote or Community Health nursing is essential

The role will require some remote travel and on occasion the cover of clinic rosters.

For further information please contact Natalie Szabo, EGM Health Services Development and Clinical Governance on 0418 253 100..


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Applications close 24 February 2022.

The RFDS has mandatory vaccination requirements.

Please note, we reserve the right to appoint to the position before the published closing date. Interested applicants are encouraged to submit their application as early as possible.

The Royal Flying Doctor Service is an equal opportunity employer that fosters a positive culture and offers a diverse, safe and supportive work environment