Base Clinical Educator

Royal Flying Doctor Service SA/NT; Darwin; On-site; AUD 100,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary packaging options

Employee Assistance Program

Reward and recognition programs

Learning and development opportunities

Job summary

Royal Flying Doctor Service South Australia & Northern Territory (RFDS) in Darwin and Gove seeks a Base Clinical Educator, Aeromedical Emergency and Transport. This role develops and delivers education, training and competency programs across aeromedical operations to strengthen workforce capability and patient care.

You will collaborate with doctors, nurses and transport officers to coordinate onboarding, skills development and ongoing professional growth, advancing evidence-based practice in

Qualifications

• Flight Nurse experience across fixed-wing and rotary-wing operations.
• Experience developing, coordinating and delivering clinical education and training programs.
• Understanding of adult learning principles and contemporary education practices.
• ALS competencies and ability to work autonomously in isolated environments.
• Strong coaching, mentoring and knowledge transfer skills.
• Experience in culturally diverse environments and communities.
• Excellent written and verbal communication, stakeholder engagement.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Strong organizational skills and ability to manage competing priorities.

Responsibilities

• Develop and deliver education, training and competency programs to strengthen workforce capability and patient care.
• Coordinate onboarding, clinical skills development, simulation training and ongoing professional development.
• Promote evidence-based practice and continuous improvement.
• Foster a culture of learning and support clinical governance across RFDS SA/NT.
• Ensure teams are equipped to deliver high-quality care in remote communities.

Skills

Flight Nurse experience

Education program development

Adult learning principles

ALS competencies

Coaching & mentoring

Cross-cultural experience

Communication skills

MS Office

Organizational skills

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Join our dynamic team supporting workforce and operational capability in the Northern Territory

Full-time & Part-time positions located in Darwin and Gove

Attractive remuneration and salary packaging benefits

About the Royal Flying Doctor Service South Australia & Northern Territory (RFDS)

We are one of Australia’s most trusted and respected health and aeromedical service providers, delivering essential care to people across remote, rural and regional communities throughout South Australia and the Northern Territory.

As part of our ongoing strategic and operational activities within the Northern Territory, we are focused on strengthening our workforce and enhancing capability across the region.

Our five-year Strategic Plan prioritize building innovative, responsive and better-connected services that improve health and wellbeing outcomes for all Australians. You can watch stories about our people, patients and the communities we serve at rfdsnt.com.au

About this opportunity

As the Base Clinical Educator, Aeromedical Emergency and Transport, you will play a key role in supporting clinical excellence across RFDS SA/NT.

Working closely with Doctors, Aeromedical Nurses and Transport Officers, you will develop and deliver education, training and competency programs that strengthen workforce capability and support the delivery of safe, high-quality patient care.

You will partner with clinical leaders to coordinate onboarding, clinical skills development, simulation training and ongoing professional development initiatives, while promoting evidence-based practice and continuous improvement.

Through your expertise and collaborative approach, you will help foster a culture of learning, support clinical governance and ensure our teams are equipped to provide exceptional care to remote, rural and regional communities.

About You

You are an experienced aeromedical clinician and educator who is passionate about developing others and supporting clinical excellence. With strong clinical expertise, excellent communication skills and a collaborative approach, you thrive in dynamic environments and are committed to delivering high-quality education that enhances patient care and workforce capability across remote and regional communities.

You will bring:

• Flight Nurse experience across fixed-wing and rotary-wing operations.
• Experience developing, coordinating and delivering clinical education and training programs.
• Understanding of adult learning principles and contemporary education practices.
• Advanced clinical skills, including the ability to demonstrate ALS competencies and work autonomously in isolated environments.
• Strong ability to coach, mentor and transfer knowledge using a variety of learning methods.
• Experience working effectively within culturally diverse environments and communities.
• Excellent written and verbal communication, presentation and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, including Outlook, Word, Excel and PowerPoint.
• Strong organisational skills, initiative and the ability to manage competing priorities.

As part of our team, you will be supported to achieve your best while contributing to meaningful work that makes a real difference.

We offer

• Generous salary packaging options (up to $15,899 + $2,650 meal & entertainment)
• An Employee Assistance Program
• Reward and recognition programs
• Learning and development opportunities

Further Information

To access the position description, please email [e-mail]

For a confidential discussion about the role, please contact Kylie Pellizzari, Clinical Education Manager via 0437 258 836

For a confidential discussion in relation to the recruitment process, please contact Nadia Hewage, Recruiter via 0448 911 245.

Applications close at 11:59pm 16 October 2026.

Applications will be reviewed and shortlisted as they are received. Candidates are encouraged to apply promptly, as interviews may commence during the advertising period and the organization reserves the right to appoint at any stage of the recruitment process.

The Royal Flying Doctor Service is an equal opportunity employer that fosters a positive culture and offers a diverse, safe and supportive work environment. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Applicants are encouraged to apply.