The Organisation

When people talk about the Flying Doctor, thoughts generally turn to red-bellied planes undertaking rescue missions in the Outback. However, the current Victorian story is one that reflects today's challenges for people living in remote and rural communities across the state. While we do still transport people by air and by road, this work is complemented by a range of primary health services that address the most common issues people living in country Victoria face when accessing health care.

About the Program

Proudly serving Australians since 1928, the Royal Flying Doctor Service (RFDS) provides emergency road, aeromedical and primary health services for people in rural and remote Australia. We believe in creating opportunities so all Victorians have the choice to access essential primary health care services.

Patient Transport RFDS offers Non-Emergency Patient Transport primarily in Victoria and New South Wales. We work with a large fleet of ambulances and support our transport services with RFDS aircraft.

Patient Transport provides clinical care for people travelling from home to hospital, hospital to hospital and hospital to home, as well as transport to and from specialist clinics.

About the role

Flying Doctor Patient Transport are currently seeking applications from Registered Paramedics or Nurses for a full-time opportunity in Lismore. RFDS Patient Transport pride ourselves on delivering the highest quality patient care and treatment during the on-road transport of patients with a wide variety of medical conditions. As a recognised leader within the Non-Emergency Patient Transport (NEPT) industry, we offer world-class, structured training and induction, opportunities for professional growth and supportive and inclusive organisational culture.

Key responsibilities of the role include:

• Provide compassionate, patient-centred care across a range of acuity levels, ensuring clinical interventions are safe, effective, and aligned with RFDS policies.
• Communicate clearly and professionally with dispatch and healthcare teams to support safe, timely patient transport and accurate handovers.
• Lead by example, mentoring junior staff and maintaining professional registration and competencies through ongoing education and accreditation.
• Uphold safety and infection control standards, ensuring vehicles and equipment are ready, and work practices meet regulatory and organisational requirements.
• Contribute to continuous improvement, using resources efficiently, participating in quality

This role base rate is $34.63 per hr, plus additional benefits.

Qualifications and experience required:

• AHPRA Registration in Paramedicine or Nursing
• Valid NSW Full Driver's Licence
• NEPT experience is a plus, but not essential.

Our Benefits

• 2:1 staff to patient ratio
• Generous penalties and allowances
• A less stressful environment than emergency/pre-hospital care
• Supported opportunities to work at different locations across the state
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Access to salary packaging options to reduce your taxable income for all employees, including our casuals
• Great parental leave benefits in addition to government parental leave.

Mandatory vaccination policy

As part of the application process, you will be required to provide evidence of the following vaccinations:

• Hepatitis B 3x dose evidence
• Varicella (Chicken Pox)
• Measles, Mumps and Rubella
• Diphtheria, Tetanus and Pertussis (Whooping Cough)
• Annual Influenza

All applicants must undergo a driver history and demerit point check, at compliance stage. To be successful, you must not have repeated driving offences within the last three years. In addition, all positions are subject to a National Police Check and require holding a valid Employee Working with Children Check.

The Royal Flying Doctor Service, Victoria, is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We encourage applications from individuals of underrepresented backgrounds to apply, including but not limited to, those from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander, culturally and linguistically diverse and LGBTQI communities. Please note all applicants require the right to work in Australia.