Operations Director, Northern Territory

Royal Flying Doctor Service SA / NT; Darwin; Vor Ort; AUD 180.000 - 250.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Salary packaging up to $15,899 for LO/

Additional salary packaging $2,650 via

Meal and entertainment card

Employee Assistance Program

Reward and Recognition Program

Employee Values Awards

Learning Management System

Comprehensive orientation for new Star

Zusammenfassung

Royal Flying Doctor Service South Australia / Northern Territory (RFDS SA/NT) seeks an experienced Operations Director, Northern Territory to lead aeromedical and transport services across RFDS locations in the Territory. You will oversee day-to-day operations, workforce, and infrastructure to ensure high‑quality, safe service delivery and drive the Top End Medical Retrieval Service capability.

You will manage service budgets, develop strategies with operational leaders, and build relationships

Qualifikationen

• Tertiary qualifications in Business Management, Operations or equivalent experience in Aeromedical/Health/Defence.
• Experience leading diverse teams and managing high‑pressure operations.
• Strong leadership, communication and stakeholder engagement skills.

Aufgaben

• Lead and inspire a high‑performing operations team across the Territory.
• Collaborate with leaders to optimise resources and deliver safe, efficient services.
• Develop service budgets and provide budget stewardship for all services.
• Build strong relationships with key external stakeholders across the Territory.

Kenntnisse

Leadership

Stakeholder management

Budgeting

Strategic planning

People leadership

Ausbildung

Bachelor's degree in Business Management or related field

Jobbeschreibung

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).

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:

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.

Attractive remuneration

Employee Assistance Program

Reward and Recognition Program

Employee Values Awards

Learning Management System

Comprehensive orientation program for new starters

Further Information
For a confidential discussion in relation to the position, please contact Anthony Pryzibilla on 04•• ••• 811 .
For a confidential discussion in relation to the recruitment process, please contact Georgia Clarke, Recruitment Coordinator via 04•• ••• 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.

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.

The Royal Flying Doctor Service is one of the largest and most comprehensive aeromedical organisations in the world, providing extensive primary health care and 24-hour emergency service to people over an area of 7.3 million square kilometres.

Delivered by a dedicated team of professionals, using the latest in aviation, medical and communications technology, and supported by a vast number of volunteers and supporters, the RFDS is vital for those that live, work and travel in rural and remote Australia.

Source: This is an extract from the company's own website.

The Royal Flying Doctor Service is one of the largest and most comprehensive aeromedical organisations in the world, providing extensive primary health care and 24-hour emergency service to people over an area of 7.3 million square kilometres.

Delivered by a dedicated team of professionals, using the latest in aviation, medical and communications technology, and supported by a vast number of volunteers and supporters, the RFDS is vital for those that live, work and travel in rural and remote Australia.

Source: This is an extract from the company's own website.