Compassionate Non-Emergency Patient Transport Officer

Royal Flying Doctor Service of Australia; Echuca; On-site; AUD 44,083 - 49,593; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary packaging and benefits

EAP support

1:1 staff to patient ratio

Defined scope of practice

Penalties and allowances

Job summary

Royal Flying Doctor Service of Australia (RFDS) in Echuca is seeking a Patient Transport Officer to deliver high-quality non-emergency patient transport within the community. Base rate is AU$32.47/hour with additional benefits in a fixed-term full-time role.

You will assess and transport patients between home, hospitals, and appointments, following RFDS guidelines. A valid driver licence and relevant checks are required for ongoing service delivery.

Qualifications

• Minimum qualification of Cert III in Non‑Emergency Patient Care, Diploma of Nursing, or equivalent.
• Experience in NEPT sector desirable but not essential.
• Full Victorian Driver Licence required.
• National Police Check and Working with Children Check; right to work in Australia.

Responsibilities

• Perform patient assessment and intervention during road transport.
• Deliver safe, compassionate care aligned with RFDS clinical guidelines and NEPT regulations.
• Monitor patients and evaluate responses to treatment en route.
• Work collaboratively with a partner clinician in a team‑based model.

Skills

Cert III Non-Emergency Patient Care

Diploma of Nursing

Paramedic studies acceptable

Driver Licence

Right to work in Australia

Police Check

Working with Children Check

Education

Cert III Non-Emergency Patient Care

Diploma of Nursing

Bachelor of Health Science (Paramedic)

Job description

Royal Flying Doctor Service of Australia (RFDS) in Echuca is seeking a Patient Transport Officer to deliver high-quality non-emergency patient transport within the community. Base rate is AU$32.47/hour with additional benefits in a fixed-term full-time role.

You will assess and transport patients between home, hospitals, and appointments, following RFDS guidelines. A valid driver licence and relevant checks are required for ongoing service delivery.