Nurse Manager-Aeromedical
Lead, inspire and make a difference.
Grow your nursing leadership career, contributing to Aeromedical health services across Queensland.
Classifications
Healthcare & Medicine
Nurse / Midwife
Permanent / Full Time
Key points
Exciting opportunity!
Lead a highly skilled team of Flight Nurses in Townsville
Permanent, full- time role
Provide the finest care in the furthest corner
Description
The Royal Flying Doctor Service (Queensland Section) (RFDS) is seeking an experienced and passionate
Registered Nurse and Midwife
to join our leadership team as
Nurse Manager - Aeromedical
based in Townsville.
This is a unique opportunity for an established clinical leader to combine operational and strategic leadership with ongoing aeromedical clinical practice.
Reporting to the
General Manager - Aeromedical Services
, you will provide leadership and oversight of aeromedical nursing services while supporting a team committed to delivering exceptional care across some of Australia's most remote locations.
Located in one of RFDS Queensland's most strategically important aeromedical hubs, Townsville serves as a critical gateway to healthcare for communities across North Queensland, the Gulf Country and remote regions of the state.
With significant investment in expanded aviation, clinical and training infrastructure, the Townsville Base plays a vital role in delivering emergency retrievals, inter-hospital transfers and essential healthcare services.
Joining the Townsville team offers the opportunity to lead within a growing service, influence the future of aeromedical nursing and make a lasting impact on the health outcomes of rural and remote Queenslanders.
The Role
As a Nurse Manager – Aeromedical, you will continue to maintain your aeromedical clinical expertise while leading a team of highly skilled Flight Nurses.
You will play a pivotal role in ensuring the safe, efficient and high-quality delivery of aeromedical nursing services, supporting positive patient outcomes and operational excellence.
In addition, you will be:
Providing emergency aeromedical retrieval services
Coordinating and supporting inter-hospital patient transfers
Delivering essential healthcare services to rural and remote communities
Supporting and promoting Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander health initiatives
Supporting child and family health programs
Supporting women's health services across Queensland




Participating in operational shifts as required to maintain flight nurse credentialing and clinical currency
As a key member of the local leadership team, you will
:
Provide leadership, support and guidance to Flight Nurses
Lead workforce planning, recruitment and retention activities
Foster strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders
Under the leadership of the General Manager-Aeromedical services, and in collaboration with the Chief Nursing Officer and Base Leadership teams you'll deliver culturally appropriate services aligned to contractual and KPI requirements
Ensure adequate clinical equipment, maintenance and consumables are available to support aeromedical operations
Engage with clinical governance processes and ensure compliance with organisational policies and procedures
Manage local aeromedical nursing resources within approved budgets
Identify opportunities to enhance and expand aeromedical nursing services
Contribute to operational planning and strategic initiatives within the Aeromedical Stream
Essential Requirements
Current AHPRA registration as a Registered Nurse and Registered Midwife
Bachelor's degree in Nursing and Midwifery
3-5 years relevant experience
Demonstrated leadership and management experience, including sound decision-making capability
Ability to meet Flight Nurse credentialing requirements and maintain aeromedical clinical practice
Proven ability to lead and implement change
Commitment to continuous quality improvement
Comprehensive knowledge of contemporary aeromedical nursing practice
Strong analytical, problem-solving and innovative thinking skills
Knowledge of, or ability to gain knowledge of, industrial instruments, enterprise agreements and legislation relevant to aeromedical nursing
Demonstrated experience contributing to operational planning and service delivery outcomes
Desirable
Postgraduate qualifications in clinical practice, healthcare leadership or management
Master's level qualification or equivalent advanced study in a relevant field




Why Join RFDS?
This is a unique opportunity to lead highly regarded Aeromedical nursing teams while continuing to make a genuine difference to the lives of people living across regional, rural and remote Queensland.
You will also enjoy:
An opportunity to diversify and advance your leadership career
An extensive and
supportive orientation program
An attractive base salary
+ super
Pay Points for specific additional qualifications
-for example: post grad qualifications in Critical Care, Emergency, Intensive Care, Aviation/ Retrieval Nursing.
Additional
Salary packaging of up to $18,500 -
increasing your take-home pay!
Career development with
paid study leave
Six weeks of annual 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
Applications will close
27 November ****
, but don't delay as shortlisting will begin immediately.
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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📌 Nurse Manager-Aeromedical (Townsville)
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