Operations Director, Northern Territory

Flying Doctor; Darwin, Alice Springs; Presencial; AUD 180.000 - 260.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Free onsite parking

Generous remuneration

Employee Assistance Program

Reward and Recognition Program

Learning Management System

Comprehensive orientation program

Descripción de la vacante

Royal Flying Doctor Service South Australia / Northern Territory (RFDS SA/NT) seeks an experienced Operations Director, Northern Territory. This role provides strategic and operational leadership across aeromedical, passenger transport, and ambulance services in the Territory, reporting to the Executive General Manager, Operations and Logistics.

You will manage day-to-day operations, workforce and infrastructure, ensuring safe, high-quality and efficient service delivery and budget stewardship.

Formación

• Tertiary qualifications in Business Management, Operations or other relevant discipline.
• High-level leadership and stakeholder management experience.
• Proven ability to lead diverse teams and make sound decisions under pressure.

Responsabilidades

• Provide strategic and operational leadership across RFDS NT operations.
• Oversee aeromedical, passenger transport and ambulance services.
• Develop service budgets with leadership team and ensure budget stewardship.
• Collaborate with external stakeholders to build strong relationships across the Territory.
• Lead, develop and inspire a high-performing operations team.

Conocimientos

Leadership

Stakeholder management

Communication

Strategic thinking

People development

Educación

Business/Operations management degree or equivalent experience

Descripción del empleo

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  • Generous salary packaging options available

About the Royal Flying Doctor Service South Australia / Northern Territory (RFDS SA/NT)

We are trusted leaders in providing aeromedical and primary health care services to people in remote, rural and regional locations across South Australia and the Northern Territory. Our five-year Strategic Plan is focused on growing as an innovative, responsive and better-connected health service provider for all Australians.

Watch stories about our people, patients and the communities we serve at finestcare.com.au

About this Opportunity
Reporting directly to the Executive General Manager, Operations and Logistics the Operations Director, Northern Territory will provide strategic and operational leadership across all aspects of RFDS operations within the Territory. This pivotal role is accountable for the day-to-day operations, workforce, and supporting infrastructure that enable the delivery of aeromedical, passenger transport, and ambulance services across RFDS operational locations in Northern Territory.

As Operations Director, you will be entrusted with ensuring the safe, high-quality, and efficient delivery of services that directly impact the wellbeing of the communities we serve. The role will be critical to the successful implementation of the Top End Medical Retrieval Service capability and will oversee those operations, together with our existing services across Central Australia.

Specifically, you will:

• Lead, develop and inspire a high-performing operations team to achieve organisational goals.
• Collaborate with operational leaders to optimise the use of resources and deliver safe, efficient, and sustainable services.
• Champion excellence in service delivery through strong leadership, innovative practices, and robust operational planning.
• Develop service budgets in conjunction with the operational leadership team, and provide budget stewardship for all services, projects and programs.
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with key external stakeholders across the Territory.

About You

You have:

• Significant experience leading and managing diverse teams, with the ability to inspire, influence, and build effective relationships across all levels.
• Highly developed leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills, with the capacity to align people and resources towards shared goals.
• A strong understanding of contemporary human resource management and organisational performance practices.
• Demonstrated resilience, adaptability, and sound decision-making skills in complex and high-pressure environments.

To be considered for the role you require:

• Tertiary qualifications in Business Management, Operations or other relevant discipline or demonstrated equivalent relevant experience (particularly in Aeromedical, Emergency Services, Health or Defence fields).

Our Benefits

As part of our team, you can expect to be provided with challenging, interesting work and be supported to achieve your best. In addition, we also offer:

• Free onsite parking
• Attractive remuneration
• Employee Assistance Program
• Reward and Recognition Program
• Employee Values Awards
• Learning Management System
• Comprehensive orientation program for new starters
• Generous annual salary packaging options to reduce your taxable income including:
• packaging up to $15, 899 of your salary towards loans, rent and bills
• packaging of an additional $2,650 of your salary via a meal and entertainment card.

For a confidential discussion in relation to the position, please contact Anthony Pryzibilla on 0438 300 811.
For a confidential discussion in relation to the recruitment process, please contact Georgia Clarke, Recruitment Coordinator via 0419 386 975.

Applications close at 11:59pm on 26 November 2026.

Please note that we are unable to accept late applications, or applications submitted via email.

The RFDS has mandatory vaccination requirements. Please contact us if you would like to know more.

Please note, we reserve the right to appoint to the position before the published closing date. Interested applicants are encouraged to submit an application as early as possible!

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.