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The Royal Flying Doctor Service
(Queensland Section) (RFDS) is proud to deliver world-class, patient-centred
care to regional, rural and remote communities. Whether you're interested in
aeromedical or primary health care, the RFDS offers unique and rewarding
opportunities for medical officers ready to make a real difference. Become an RFDS Aeromedical Doctor
Join a skilled team
providing life-saving care in the sky. You'll handle a wide range of emergencies
and complex cases, working from state-of-the-art aircraft equipped like mobile
ICUs. From pre-hospital care to critical retrievals, every flight is an
opportunity to use your clinical expertise to make a difference in patients’
lives while delivering high-level care in challenging environments. Become an RFDS Primary Health Care Doctor
Deliver
holistic care to rural communities across North West, Central West, and Far
North Queensland. As a fly-in-fly-out GP, you’ll be the local doctor for many,
offering comprehensive care across the lifespan. You'll manage both acute and
chronic conditions in a dynamic, deeply rewarding setting. Our
bases - Charleville
- Mount Isa
- Cairns
Our rosters
Across both specialties, the RFDS
offers flexible full-time and part-time positions to suit your lifestyle and
professional goals. Doctors can choose full-time shift patterns of 16 shifts per
month or opt for fractional arrangements such as week-on/week-off, one week
every four weeks, or even one week every eight weeks (aeromedical only).
Additional flexibility is available for live-in roles. Our Primary Health Care
team works Monday to Friday during the day, while our Aeromedical team covers a
mix of day and night shifts. For those in FIFO roles, travel days are included
as paid time. Who are we
looking for? RFDS Medical Officers – Aeromedical
We’re looking
for doctors with: - AHPRA registration as a Medical
Practitioner
- Fellowship with ACEM, ACRRM, ANZCA, CICM, or RACGP
(Senior Registrars encouraged to apply)
- Minimum 5 years post-graduate
experience
- Experience in critical care
(Emergency, Anaesthetics, ICU, Paediatrics)
- At least 6 months in:
- Emergency Medicine
- Anaesthetics
- Intensive
Care
- Experience in Paediatrics or basic
Obstetrics
- Aeromedical retrieval experience
(ideal, but not essential)
RFDS Medical Officers – Primary
Health Care (PHC)
We’re looking for doctors with: - AHPRA registration as a Medical
Practitioner
- Fellowship with RACGP or ACRRM (Senior
Registrars encouraged to apply)
- 5–7 years of relevant clinical experience
Strong knowledge of primary health care and
emergency medicine - Ability to meet PHC credentialing
requirements
- Experience in rural/remote health
and emergency care
- Cultural awareness, especially
regarding Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander health
perspectives
About the
RFDS (Queensland Section) The RFDS (Queensland Section) is one of
the world’s largest and most trusted aeromedical and primary health care
providers. We are committed to delivering exceptional, life-saving care across
rural and remote Queensland. Our 24/7 emergency retrieval service reaches over
330,000 Australians each year—one person every two minutes. While aeromedical
care is vital in critical moments, primary health care and preventative
healthcare services are at the heart of what we do, making up two-thirds of our
daily operations. Through services such as telehealth, mental health, oral
health, and health promotion, we focus on prevention and continuity of care to
improve long-term health outcomes for the communities we serve. Benefits
of working for the RFDS - Competitive salary + superannuation
contributions
- Remote area allowance (Live
in-Charleville and Mount Isa bases): up to $53,000
- FIFO allowances (Charleville and
Mount Isa): up to $25,000 pro rata
- Relocation assistance for moves to
Cairns, Charleville, or Mount Isa
- Six weeks of annual leave per
year
- Additional paid travel and
administration time
- Not-for-profit salary packaging: up
to $18,550 tax-free
- Professional development allowance:
$10,000 pro rata
- Medical Indemnity Insurance
rebate
- Access to comprehensive orientation,
training, and education programs
Interested?
To apply,
submit your application via this link:https://www.flyingdoctor.org.au/careers/job/999319-medical-officers-apply-now/?utm_campaign=medicalofficers&utm_source=acrrm&utm_medium
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jobad For further information, please contact
us at recruitment@rfdsqld.com.au
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Registrar Training Opportunities
RFDS supports
training toward Fellowship with RACGP and ACRRM. Registrars will work with
their Medical Lead to create a training plan that ensures a broad range of
learning and hands-on experience. For more details on training positions with
RFDS (Queensland Section), including an exciting, shared placement with NWHHS,
please refer to our practice profile on the ACRRM and RACGP Registrar
portals. For
information on how to apply for the shared placement with NWHHS and RFDS, please
contact recruitment@rfdsqld.com.au or
07 3852 7553. Please
note:
Successful candidates may be required to
complete a pre-employment medical assessment, including drug and alcohol
testing. A current, unrestricted Australian driver’s licence and the ability to
obtain an ASIC card are essential. Candidates must also complete the RFDS and
Queensland Health credentialing process and provide certified copies of
qualifications/registrations, along with evidence of vaccination or immunity
against vaccine-preventable diseases (VPD). For
Aeromedical Doctor roles:
Applications will be
reviewed by representatives from Queensland Health and Retrieval Services
Queensland (RSQ) to assess your qualifications, experience, and overall
suitability for the role. The RFDS acknowledges the Aboriginal and
Torres Strait Islander peoples as the first inhabitants of the nation and the
Traditional Custodians of the land. RFDS is committed to eliminating all forms
of discrimination in the provision of healthcare. We embrace diversity and
welcome all people, irrespective of faith, ethnicity, sexual orientation, or
gender identity.
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