Operations Director, Northern Territory

Royal Flying Doctor Service SA/NT; Darwin; Presencial; AUD 180 000 - 240 000; Tempo integral

Vantagens oferecidas por esta oferta de emprego

Generous salary packaging

Packaging up to $15,899 of salary

Packaging of $2,650 for meals and娱乐

Reward and Recognition Program

Orientation program for new starters

Resumo da oferta

Royal Flying Doctor Service SA/NT is seeking an Operations Director, Northern Territory, to provide strategic and operational leadership across aeromedical, passenger transport and ambulance services. You will oversee day-to-day operations, workforce and supporting infrastructure to enable safe, high-quality service delivery.

You will lead a high-performing team, optimise resource use with leaders, and drive sustainable service delivery across Top End locations.

Qualificações

• Significant experience leading and managing diverse teams.
• Highly developed leadership and stakeholder management skills.
• Strong understanding of contemporary human resource management practices.
• Resilient, adaptable, and capable of sound decision-making in high-pressure environments.

Responsabilidades

• Lead, develop and inspire a high-performing operations team.
• Collaborate with leaders to optimise resources and deliver safe, efficient services.
• Champions excellence in service delivery through leadership and planning.
• Develop service budgets and provide budget stewardship for all services and programs.
• Maintain strong relationships with key external stakeholders across the Territory.

Conhecimentos

Leadership

Stakeholder management

HR management

Decision making

Adaptability

Formação académica

Business/Operations qualification

Descrição da oferta de emprego

• Full time position located in Darwin or Alice Springs


• 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).

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.


• Reward and Recognition Program


• Comprehensive orientation program for new starters

Further Information

To access the position description, please email [e-mail]

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.