Date published

09 Apr 2026

Location

Wagga Wagga, New South Wales (no relocation needed)

The Organisation

When people talk about the Flying Doctor, thoughts generally turn to red‑bellied planes undertaking rescue missions in the Outback. This current Victorian story reflects today’s challenges for people living in remote and rural communities across the state. We transport people by air and by road and complement this with a range of primary health services that address the most common issues people in country Victoria face when accessing health care.

About the Program

Patient Transport offers non‑emergency patient transport across Victoria and some areas of New South Wales. We work with a large fleet of ambulances and support our transport services with RFDS aircraft. The role provides clinical care for people travelling from home to hospital, hospital to hospital, hospital to home, and transport to and from specialist clinics.

About the Role

As a PTO, you will be responsible for the safe and courteous transportation of patients with a variety of medical conditions. Your role will be pivotal in ensuring comfort and care during transit. The full‑time role offers a base rate of $30.77/hr plus salary packaging, penalties, allowances, and superannuation.

Responsibilities

- Perform patient assessment and intervention on‑road
- Provide high‑quality patient care and treatment during on‑road transport
- Develop and maintain positive working relationships with patients and stakeholders
- Perform independently and problem‑solve within established policies and procedures
- Work collaboratively with other team members

Qualifications

- Minimum qualification of Cert III in Non‑Emergency Patient Care, Diploma of Nursing, or equivalent. Bachelor of Health Science (Paramedic) students may apply on completion of second year subject units.




- Availability to work 10‑ and 12‑hour shifts across 7 days
- Ability to drive in both city and country traffic conditions
- Compassionate, professional, and dedicated to providing excellent service
- Experience in the NEPT sector desirable but not essential
- Satisfactory completion of safety screening including a current full driver’s licence, state driver history report, Working with Children Check, National Police Check, and right to work in Australia

Benefits

- 2:1 staff to patient ratio
- Set shift times
- Generous penalties and allowances
- Less stressful environment than emergency/pre‑hospital care
- Supported opportunities to work at different locations across the state
- Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)
- Salary packaging options for all employees, including casuals
- Outstanding parental leave benefits in addition to government parental leave

Mandatory vaccination policy

All applicants must provide evidence of the following vaccinations:

- Hepatitis B 3‑dose evidence
- Chickenpox
- Measles, Mumps and Rubella
- Diphtheria, Tetanus and Pertussis
- Annual Influenza

Application notes

All applicants must undergo a driver history and demerit point check, at compliance stage. Applicants must not have repeated driving offences within the last three years. All positions are subject to a National Police Check and require holding a valid Working with Children Check. Applicants should NOT submit applications via email.

We aim to fill vacancies as quickly as possible. The advert may close earlier than the listed closing date. Early application is advised.

Equal Opportunity Employer

The Royal Flying Doctor Service, Victoria, is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We encourage applications from individuals of underrepresented backgrounds, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander, culturally and linguistically diverse and LGBTQI communities.

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📌 Wagga Wagga - Patient Transport Officer (full-time)
🏢 Royal Flying Doctor Service of Australia
📍 Wagga Wagga