Paramedic

Royal Flying Doctor Service SA/NT; Innamincka; On-site; AUD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary packaging up to $15,899

Meal and entertainment card $2,650

Employee Assistance Program

Orientation program

Job summary

The Royal Flying Doctor Service South Australia/Northern Territory (RFDS SA/NT) invites applications for a Paramedic to join our Innamincka team on a 2 weeks on / 2 weeks off roster. You will deliver emergency care, resuscitation and stabilisation for critically ill or injured patients with support from our aeromedical network.

Reporting to the Operations Manager, Ambulance Services, you will assess patients, perform appropriate interventions and coordinate handover.

Qualifications

• Teamwork and communication in high-pressure environments.
• Ability to assess, plan and initiate patient management.
• Proven clinical decision-making for pre-hospital care.

Responsibilities

• Provide emergency care and specialised transport for patients.
• Communicate with patients, relatives, health professionals and emergency services to ensure best outcomes.
• Undertake thorough clinical assessment and initiate appropriate management.

Skills

Team player

Communication

Decision making

Attention to detail

Computer literacy

Education

Bachelor’s degree in science – Paramedicine or equivalent

Registration as Paramedic with AHPRA/Paramedicine Board

Job description

• Casual positions located in Innamincka, South Australia
• 2 weeks on, 2 weeks off model from Adelaide

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 Operations Manager, Ambulance Services, you will be motivated to initiate emergency response, resuscitation and stabilisation of critically ill or injured patients, utilising emergency medical guidelines and critical care within scope. This position operates on a 2 weeks on / 2 weeks off roster, based in Innamincka. Travel from Adelaide is included as part of the roster arrangement.

We believe our people – all of our people – keep the Royal Flying Doctor Service flying.

Specifically, you will:

• Provide emergency care and specialised transport for patients (including the use of some specialised ambulance equipment and clinical procedures).
• Communicate effectively and appropriately with patients, relatives, health professionals, members of the public and other emergency service providers to ensure the best possible outcome for the patient is achieved.
• Undertake thorough clinical assessment of patients to identify illness or injury, plan and initiate appropriate patient management.

About You

You are:

• A team player with exemplary communication, interpersonal and teamwork skills.
• Confident in making decisions regarding patient assessment, care and interventions as required prior to patient hand over and during patient transport.
• Able to follow procedures and guidelines in a high pressure and time sensitive environment.
• Detail orientated with demonstrated computer literacy.

To be considered for the role you require:

• Registration (or eligible for registration) as a Paramedic with the Australian Health Practitioners Registration Agency/Paramedicine Board of Australia.
• A bachelor’s degree in science – Paramedicine or equivalent.
• Minimum 3 years' experience as a paramedic in a state or territory emergency ambulance service
• To be available as soon as possible and until the end of 2027.

As part of our team, you can expect to be provided with challenging, interesting work and be supported to achieve your best. The RFDS offers a supportive environment where our people are valued, and professional development is encouraged. 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.
• Employee Assistance Program
• Comprehensive orientation program for new starters

Further Information

Applications close at 11:59pm on 13th 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.