The RFDS WO provides aeromedical retrieval services and primary health care across the largest health jurisdiction in the world, assisting more than 20,000 patients each year. From our bases in Perth, Broome, Port Hedland, Kalgoorlie and Meekatharra, our crews deliver exceptional health care to every corner of the state and are committed to the highest standards of clinical care, aviation safety and technology.

In 2024 the RFDS launched its new five-year strategy – Above & Beyond – which will lead the service into its centenary year in 2028. With a focus on expanding primary health care, growing profit-for-purpose services, strengthening our workforce, harnessing new technology and addressing our environmental sustainability; the RFDS in WA is striving to make a tangible and positive difference to the health of people in regional WA.

Clinical autonomy, career-defining case variety and one of the most remarkable regions in the country to call home. This is what remote medicine should be.

- Full-time, residential prospect based in Broome, at the gateway to the Kimberley.
- Experience a diverse range of clinical medicine that's both challenging and rewarding, delivering essential rural and remote health care in some of the most geographically isolated areas in the world.
- Base salary $314,310, with a total package up to $562,073, including free furnished housing, a vehicle and allowances.
- Aeromedical experience desirable but not essential.





About the team The RFDS WA Medical team delivers critical care for both aeromedical and interhospital patient transfers across one of the largest and most remote health jurisdictions in the world. Based in Broome, you'll work alongside RFDS doctors, nurses, pilots, coordination centre teams, regional hospitals, and offshore rotary retrieval work, in a team where every case matters and every day looks different.

About the role

- Part of the critical care team providing essential clinical care as part of interhospital and primary retrieval.
- Remote telehealth provision to isolated communities and individuals.
- Take part in ongoing education, clinical governance and quality improvement.

About you

- Registration, or eligibility for registration, with AHPRA as a Medical Practitioner.
- Minimum five years' postgraduate experience, including emergency medicine, anaesthesia and acute paediatrics.
- Confidence managing critically ill and injured patients independently, including procedural skills relevant to critical care medicine.
- Strong communication, teamwork and clinical judgement in complex and remote environments.

Desirable:
- FACEM, FANZCA, FCICM, FACRRM, FRACGP or an equivalent fellowship.
- ICU experience.
- Obstetric experience.
- Aeromedical or pre-hospital retrieval experience.
- Regional or remote practice experience.





Apply now Submit your resume and a brief cover letter outlining your experience and suitability.

Eligibility

International applicants may be considered, subject to completed AMC requirements and eligibility for AHPRA registration.

About us The Royal Flying Doctor Service WA (RFDS WA) supports more than 20,000 patients each year across the largest health jurisdiction in Australia. From bases in Perth, Broome, Port Hedland, Kalgoorlie and Meekatharra, our dedicated teams deliver emergency care, primary health and industrial services through world-class aviation, clinical and support systems. Join a service with a national reputation few employers can match, and a mission that gives everyday purpose.

Our commitment to Diversity and Inclusion

At RFDS WA, we are committed to ensuring inclusive workplaces where everyone feels valued, respected and able to contribute. We welcome people from all backgrounds including people of diverse cultures, abilities, gender and sexual identities, beliefs, and those with family or caring responsibilities.

If you require any reasonable adjustments during the application or recruitment process, please let us know, as we are committed to ensuring an equitable and accessible experience for all.

RFDS Western Operations is proud to be an inclusive workplace where people of all backgrounds are valued and respected. We believe diversity makes us stronger and helps us better serve our patients and communities. Whoever you are, and whatever your story, you are welcome here.

📌 Medical Practitioner - Broome
🏢 Royal Flying Doctor Service Western Operations
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