About Us

When people talk about the Flying Doctor, thoughts generally turn to red-bellied planes undertaking rescue missions in the Outback. However, the current Victorian story is one that reflects today's challenges for people living in remote and rural communities across the state. While we do still transport people by air and by road, this work is complemented by a range of primary health services that address the most common issues people living in country Victoria face when accessing health care.

About the Role

We're seeking expressions of interest from Accredited Mental Health Social Workers based in Melbourne, particularly Melbourne's west, who are open to regular travel into Western Victoria.

You'll combine telehealth with face-to-face regional counselling, travelling approximately once a fortnight for 3 days/2 nights. RFDS provides a vehicle, accommodation and travel support, making this an ideal opportunity for clinicians who want the flexibility of telehealth while maintaining meaningful connection with regional communities.

Key responsibilities include but not limited to:

- Deliver high-quality mental health counselling and therapeutic interventions to clients across regional Victorian communities.
- Manage an established clinical caseload, including assessment, care planning, counselling and ongoing review.
- Provide services through a combination of telehealth and face-to-face appointments.
- Travel to regional communities approximately once a fortnight to provide accessible, in-person mental health support.
- Maintain accurate and timely clinical records and case notes using MMEx.
- Work autonomously while maintaining robust communication and collaboration with the broader RFDS Mental Health team.




- Build effective working relationships with local health services, GPs and referral partners to support coordinated client care.
- Participate, when required, in community events, presentations and stakeholder activities, representing RFDS Mental Health Services and helping raise awareness of available support.

To be successful, you will need:

- A relevant tertiary qualification in Mental Health Social Work with current Accredited Mental Health Social Worker (AMHSW) credential with the Australian Association of Social Workers (AASW)
- 5+ years' clinical experience preferred, with candidates with around 4+ years of strong relevant experience considered.
- Eligibility to obtain a Medicare Provider Number under the applicable funding arrangements.
- Demonstrated experience delivering mental health counselling, assessment, intervention and care planning.
- Experience providing trauma-informed care, including supporting people experiencing grief, loss and common mental health conditions.
- Strong clinical capability and confidence to manage a caseload and work autonomously.
- An understanding of the mental health and wellbeing challenges experienced by rural and regional communities, together with a willingness to undertake regular regional travel.
- Experience in AOD, family/couples work, EMDR, EFT or DBT would be highly regarded.




- Satisfactory completion of safety screening including a current Working with Children's Check, National Police Check, and the right to work in Australia.

What working at RFDS can offer you:

- Access to salary packaging options to reduce your taxable income
- Enjoy a full-time role with flexible work arrangements to work from home and at regional health centres,
- Five non-accruable Office Closure Leave days each year as well as options for purchased leave
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Fitness passport - a discounted gym membership to gyms and pools that both you and your family can enjoy
- Access to discounted private health insurance
- Great parental leave benefits in addition to government parental leave.

Need more information? For any enquiries, please email To access the position description and to apply please click the 'Apply' to be redirected to our Career Centre.

Applications close on Sunday, 29 November 2026 at 6pm

Please note that we are unable to accept late applications, or applications submitted via email.

We aim to fill vacancies as quickly as possible. This means that we will close advert as soon as we have found the right candidate, and this may be before the published closing date. We would therefore advise interested applicants to apply as early as possible.

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 to apply, including but not limited to, those from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander, culturally and linguistically diverse and LGBTQI communities.

📌 Mental Health Social Worker - Expression of Interest (Melbourne)
🏢 Royal Flying Doctor Service Victoria
📍 Melbourne