Clinical Director, 24/7 Aeromedical Retrieval

Royal Flying Doctor Service of Australia; Australia; On-site; AUD 180,000 - 260,000; Full time

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Packaging up to $15,899 toward loans,

Meal & entertainment card $2,650

Employee Assistance Program

Orientation program for new starters

Job summary

Royal Flying Doctor Service of Australia is seeking a Clinical Director Retrieval Services to lead aeromedical retrieval operations across SA/NT. You will head a team of doctors, ensure 24/7 high-quality care, and govern according to NSQHS standards while driving innovative service delivery methods.

The role requires specialist registration with AHPRA, Fellowships, and extensive leadership experience in anaesthesia/EM and critical care, with mentoring responsibilities across clinicians and

Qualifications

• Unrestricted or appropriate Specialist Medical Practitioner registration with AHPRA.
• Fellowship with FACEM, FANZCA, FIMC (UK) or FRACGP/FACRRM RGA.
• Minimum three years’ experience in Anaesthesia and/or Emergency medicine.
• Minimum two years’ training in a critical care environment.
• Experience in procedural skills, obstetrics, resuscitation and paediatrics.
• A good understanding of and appreciation for primary healthcare, allied healthcare and your nursing colleagues.
• Experience supervising and mentoring consultants, registrars and medical students.
• Highly developed leadership, management and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead the aeromedical retrieval services as medical head and oversee a team of doctors.
• Provide 24/7 high-quality aeromedical clinical care and governance aligned to NSQHS standards.
• Develop and deliver innovative service delivery methodologies for remote health.
• Support strategic goals with effective leadership and collaboration.

Skills

AHPRA registration

Fellowship FACEM

Anaesthesia/Emergency

Critical care training

Procedural skills

Primary healthcare understanding

Mentoring experience

Leadership & communication

Job description

Royal Flying Doctor Service of Australia is seeking a Clinical Director Retrieval Services to lead aeromedical retrieval operations across SA/NT. You will head a team of doctors, ensure 24/7 high-quality care, and govern according to NSQHS standards while driving innovative service delivery methods.

The role requires specialist registration with AHPRA, Fellowships, and extensive leadership experience in anaesthesia/EM and critical care, with mentoring responsibilities across clinicians and