Description
The Royal Flying Doctor Service (Queensland Section) is looking for a Ground Support Officer to assist the aviation team with operational duties related to the preparation for and conduct of flights, including cleaning aircraft, refuelling, and replenishing supplies. This role also supports the RFDS in providing care to remote communities.
About the Role
* Rockhampton Airport based
* Permanent, part‐time position
* 5 days a week, Monday to Friday
* 4‐hour shifts, morning or evening
Key Responsibilities
* Perform operational duties to support and facilitate ground support services
* Towing aircraft into and out of the hangar, ensuring proper positioning and safety
* Assist health professionals with patient transport and care, including loading/unloading of stretcher patients and medical equipment
* Clean interior and exterior of aircraft, restocking items as required
* Assist the medical team with aircraft decontamination
* Inspect hangar equipment and clean when required
* Carry out other tasks as requested by the Senior Base Pilot or Ground Support Lead
Qualifications
* Experience operating around aircraft and understanding the safety requirements of such an environment
* Pilot or aviation experience (desirable)
* Exceptional communication skills with internal and external stakeholders
* Ability to work autonomously and within a team
* Attention to detail and high degree of accuracy
* Ability to obtain and hold a Blue Card
* Hold an Australian Driver's Licence
* Australian Security Identification Care (ASIC) or ability to obtain
Benefits
* Attractive remuneration package + Super
* Salary packaging of $18,550, increasing take‐home pay
* Opportunity to join an iconic team and lead improvement initiatives with Flight Operations
* Comprehensive orientation program and Employee Assistance Program
* Access to a Fitness Passport for staff and family members
* Private health insurance discounts
About us
The Royal Flying Doctor Service of Australia (RFDS) is one of the largest and most comprehensive aeromedical organisations in the world, delivering extensive primary healthcare and 24‐hour emergency service across Australia from nine strategic bases.
EEO Statement
The RFDS acknowledges 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 and embraces diversity, welcoming all people irrespective of faith, ethnicity, sexual orientation or gender identity.
Additional Information
This role may require a pre‐employment drug and alcohol test, a criminal history check, a pre‐employment medical assessment, travel within Queensland, and working out of hours to respond to unscheduled outages or major incidents.
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