About the RFDS (Queensland Section)

The Royal Flying Doctor Service (Queensland Section) (RFDS) has a team of over 500 professionals delivering aeromedical retrievals, primary health care clinics, mental health services, oral health programs, and telehealth. Primary Health Care (PHC) makes up two‑thirds of all services delivered, with more than 24,000 GP and nurse consultations state-wide last financial year, over 2,000 immunisations administered, and an average of 200 occasions of care provided each day across Queensland.

Our Role

We are seeking a Primary Health Care (PHC) Nurse (Midwifery is desirable) who is passionate about their important role in providing PHC services to people residing, travelling, and working in regional, rural, and remote areas of Queensland. As a PHC Nurse, you have the chance to make a real impact in promoting good health, providing proactive care, and keeping people healthy. In some communities, RFDS is the sole healthcare provider, making your contributions vital.

This position involves delivering essential PHC services in a fly-in and fly-out (FIFO) capacity to communities in the Far North and Northwest regions, which includes providing clinical services on a rotational basis from our Cairns and Mt Isa bases.

As part of your support for rural and remote communities, your broad scope of practice may include:

- Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander health services
- Child and family health services
- Women’s health services
- Chronic disease care and support
- Health Promotion and Health Education Activities
- Early detection and brief intervention programs
- Pre-conception, Antenatal and Post Natal care
- Breastfeeding support and education

The Roster

This is a 0.75FTE position (12 shifts per month) offered on a 12-month maximum-term contract, with a roster scheduled Monday to Friday.

As part of our group practice model, you'll primarily be based in Cairns, with the opportunity to work in Mount Isa on a rotating basis. Approximately every 4 to 6 weeks, you'll spend one week in Mount Isa, requiring three nights away from home, before returning to Cairns for the remainder of your rostered shifts.

Essential Skills





You will be an experienced Nurse and Midwife who can work autonomously and in a multidisciplinary team. In addition to your resilience, compassion and being a highly skilled problem-solver, you will have:

- AHPRA registration as a Registered Nurse
- AHPRA registration as a Registered Midwife (desirable)
- Demonstrated experience in Rural and Remote Nursing and provision of health services to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities
- 3+ years' experience in a Primary Health Care setting
- Immunisation endorsement (essential)
- Rural and Isolated Practice (Scheduled Medicines) endorsement (RIPRN) (desirable)
- A Respectful understanding of cultural diversity including traditional Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander views of health
- Capacity to stay overnight in communities (2-3 nights)

Essential Skills (Can be obtained after starting employment)

- Current Advanced Life Support (ALS)
- Paediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS)
- Neonatal advanced resuscitation certification

Why join us?

As part of this role, you will establish and maintain long-term relationships with patients, their families, and the community. You will deliver care to patients in their local communities, enabling them to receive treatment and reducing the likelihood of secondary and tertiary care. As a member of the broader RFDS team, you will collaborate with a supportive group of professionals who are deeply committed to our mission and take pride in their contributions. In addition, you’ll receive:

- An extensive and supportive orientation program
- An attractive base salary of $134,146.37 (Midwifery)
- Additional Pay Points for additional qualifications- Graduate Certificates or higher (e.g., Child and Family Health, Primary Health Care Nursing,



Chronic Disease Management)
- Overnight & meal allowance & accommodation provided when you stay away from Cairns Base
- Additional Salary packaging of up to $18,500- increasing your take-home pay
- Professional development with paid study leave
- Access to our Employee Assistance Program including counselling, nutrition sessions, financial sessions, and legal advice
- Private health insurance discounts
- Novated leasing available
- Access to a discounted workplace health and fitness program (Fitness Passport).
- RemServ Rewards, where members receive cashback benefits on purchases from hundreds of leading Australian retailers, including groceries, fashion, technology and travel.

Interested?

Applications for this role close on 2 October 2026, however, shortlisting and screening processes may begin before this date.

If you would like any further information or a copy of the position description, please contact Talent Acquisition at ***********@rfdsqld.com.au or call 07 3852 7***.

Before commencement, successful candidates must undergo a drug and alcohol test and possibly a medical assessment. You must possess a valid, unrestricted Driver's Licence and be able to obtain an ASIC Card. Additionally, candidates must complete the RFDS and Queensland Health credentialing process successfully.

The Royal Flying Doctor Service acknowledges the Australian Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples as the first inhabitants of the nation and the Traditional Custodians of the land. The RFDS is committed to eliminating all forms of discrimination in the provision of healthcare. We embrace diversity and welcome all people irrespective of faith, ethnicity, sexual orientation or gender identity.
The RFDS is committed to the protection of human and legal rights, including the rights of children, young people and adults to be safe, heard and cared for. In upholding the Universal Principle, RFDS is committed to creating an organisational environment that ensures Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children and their families feel welcome, safe, valued, included and respected.

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