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 strategic direction places patients and communities at the heart of everything we do, supporting healthier and happier Australians no matter where they live.
Our values of Care, Integrity, Collaboration, and Innovation guide how we work, ensuring we deliver the highest standard of service and continue to improve outcomes for the communities we serve.

About this Prospect

We are seeking an experienced Occupational Health Nurse to deliver specialised workforce health services across diverse operational environments, including aviation, healthcare and remote settings.

In this role, you will work with a high degree of autonomy to support workforce health, safety and wellbeing through the delivery of clinical services, injury management and prevention initiatives, and health promotion programs.

Key responsibilities include:

Coordinating workforce health surveillance and fitness-for-work programs

Provide expert clinical advice and support for complex health and safety matters

Lead immunisation, vaccination and infectious disease prevention programs

Support injury management and return-to-work processes

Develop and deliver workplace health, wellbeing and risk prevention initiatives

Contribute to infection prevention and exposure management systems

Support organisational safety, quality and compliance frameworks

Build robust, collaborative relationships across clinical, operational and corporate teams

About You





You are a highly skilled and adaptable Registered Nurse with strong clinical expertise and a passion for improving workforce health outcomes.

You Will Bring:

3–5 years’ post-registration clinical experience, ideally in occupational health, remote health, emergency or primary healthcare

Experience in health surveillance, fitness-for-work assessments or injury management

Strong clinical decision-making and problem-solving skills

Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement capabilities

Demonstrated ability to work autonomously while managing competing priorities

Sound understanding of workplace health, safety and clinical governance principles

Knowledge of workers compensation and WHS legislation

Experience in remote, aeromedical or high-risk environments (desirable)

Strong cultural competency, including working with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities

Qualifications

Current registration as a Registered Nurse with AHPRA

Postgraduate qualification or demonstrated experience in Occupational Health Nursing

Remote Area Nursing or Emergency Nursing qualification (Desirable)

Our Benefits

As part of our team, you will be supported to achieve your best while contributing to meaningful work that makes a real difference.

Generous salary packaging options (up to $15,899 + $2,650 meal & entertainment)

Competitive remuneration

Employee Assistance Program

Reward and recognition programs

Learning and development opportunities

Further Information

For a confidential discussion about the role, please contact Liz Hipper ***

For recruitment enquiries, please contact Leonie Murphy ***

Applications close at 11:59pm on 22nd July 2026

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.

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📌 Occupational Health Nurse (Darwin)
🏢 Royal Flying Doctor Service
📍 Darwin