Engineering Logistics & Support Officer

Flying Doctor; Adelaide; Hybrid; AUD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary packaging options

Flexible work arrangements

Employee Assistance Program

Reward and recognition initiatives

Job summary

The Royal Flying Doctor Service South Australia & Northern Territory is seeking a practical and organised Engineering Logistics & Support Officer to join the Aviation Engineering team in Adelaide. You will ensure aircraft maintenance teams have the parts, equipment and support needed to keep the fleet mission‑ready, coordinating stores, procurement and workshop operations.

This hands-on role offers exposure to aviation maintenance environments, with a focus on safety, quality and continuous

Qualifications

• Experience in logistics, warehousing, inventory, purchasing or maintenance support environments.
• Strong organisational and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent attention to detail and record-keeping capabilities.
• Confidence using computerised systems and managing data accurately.
• A proactive and team-focused approach to work.
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills.
• A commitment to safety, quality and continuous improvement.

Responsibilities

• Managing engineering stores, inventory and stock movements
• Coordinating procurement activities and supplier deliveries
• Supporting aircraft maintenance activities and workshop operations
• Maintaining engineering facilities, equipment and work areas
• Assisting with logistics planning and administrative tasks
• Contributing to safety, compliance and continuous improvement initiatives
• Maintain aircraft cleaning standards in line with infection prevention, aeromedical and operational requirements.

Skills

Logistics experience

Inventory control

Purchasing

Maintenance support

Attention to detail

Data management

Safety minded

Job description

About RFDS SA/NT

Every day, the Royal Flying Doctor Service South Australia & Northern Territory delivers essential healthcare and emergency services to people living, working and travelling across some of Australia's most remote regions. Our teams are united by a shared purpose: providing exceptional care when and where it is needed most. As a trusted leader in aeromedical services, we combine aviation excellence with compassionate healthcare to make a real difference in the lives of South Australians and Territories.

About the Opportunity

We're seeking a motivated and hands-on Engineering Logistics & Support Officer to join our Aviation Engineering team in Adelaide. This is a diverse role that sits at the heart of our engineering operation, ensuring aircraft maintenance teams have the resources, equipment and support they need to keep our fleet mission-ready. From coordinating parts and inventory to supporting maintenance activities and maintaining engineering facilities, you'll play a key role in helping our aircraft remain operational and ready to serve communities across SA and the NT. No two days are the same. You'll work closely with engineers, suppliers and operational teams, contributing to a fast-paced environment where your organisation, initiative and problem-solving skills will make a genuine impact.

Key responsibilities include:

• Managing engineering stores, inventory and stock movements
• Coordinating procurement activities and supplier deliveries
• Supporting aircraft maintenance activities and workshop operations
• Maintaining engineering facilities, equipment and work areas
• Assisting with logistics planning and administrative tasks
• Contributing to safety, compliance and continuous improvement initiatives
• Maintain aircraft cleaning standards in line with infection prevention, aeromedical and operational requirements.

About You

You are a practical and organised professional who enjoys working in an operational environment. You take pride in maintaining high standards, can manage competing priorities and are comfortable working with a range of stakeholders.

You will bring:

• Experience in logistics, warehousing, inventory, purchasing or maintenance support environments
• Strong organisational and problem-solving skills
• Excellent attention to detail and record-keeping capabilities
• Confidence using computerised systems and managing data accurately
• A proactive and team-focused approach to work
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills
• A commitment to safety, quality and continuous improvement
• Experience within aviation, engineering or technical environments will be highly regarded but is not essential.
• Forklift License and Dangerous Goods Certification (desirable)
• Generous salary packaging options to increase your take-home pay
• Competitive remuneration
• Flexible work arrangements where operationally appropriate
• Employee Assistance Program
• Reward and recognition initiatives
• Ongoing learning and development opportunities
• Comprehensive onboarding and support
• Opportunity to contribute to a respected and iconic Australian organisation

Applications close at 11:59pm on 14th October 2026

We reserve the right to close this advertisement early should a suitable candidate be identified. The Royal Flying Doctor Service is committed to creating a diverse, inclusive and safe workplace. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and individuals from all backgrounds.