Date published
09 Apr 2026
Location
* Full‐time RFDS role with stability and community impact
* Provide patient care and transport; base rate $30.77/hr
* Work locally in Wagga Wagga with no relocation needed
The Organisation
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 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 Program
Patient Transport offers Non‐Emergency Patient Transport across Victoria and some areas of New South Wales. We work with a large fleet of ambulances and support our transport services with RFDS aircraft. Patient Transport provides clinical care for people travelling from home to hospital, hospital to hospital and hospital to home, as well as transport to and from specialist clinics.
About the Role
As a PTO, you will be responsible for the safe and courteous transportation of patients with a variety of medical conditions. Your role will be pivotal in ensuring comfort and care during transit.
Key responsibilities
* Perform patient assessment and intervention on‐road
* Provide high quality patient care and treatment during on‐road transport
* Develop and maintain positive working relationships with patients and stakeholders
* Perform independently and problem‐solve within established policies and procedures
* Work collaboratively with other team members
Compensation
This full‐time role offers a base rate of $30.77/hr, plus salary packaging, penalties, allowances, and superannuation.
To be successful, you will need
* A minimum qualification of Cert III in Non‐Emergency Patient care, Diploma of Nursing, or equivalent. Bachelor of Health Science (Paramedic) students may apply on completion of second year subject units.
* Availability to work 10‐ and 12‐hour shifts across 7 days
* Ability to drive in both city and country traffic conditions
* Compassionate, professional, and dedicated to providing excellent service
* Experience working in the NEPT sector in an equal role desirable but not essential
* Satisfactory completion of safety screening including a current Full Drivers Licence, State driver history report, Working with Children Check, National Police Check, and the right to work in Australia.
Our Benefits
* 2:1 staff to patient ratio
* Set shift times
* Generous penalties and allowances
* A less stressful environment than emergency/pre‐hospital care
* Supportive opportunities to work at different locations across the state
* Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
* Access to salary packaging options to reduce taxable income for all employees, including casuals
* Great parental leave benefits in addition to government parental leave.
Mandatory vaccination policy
* Hepatitis B 3× dose evidence
* Chicken Pox
* Measles, Mumps and Rubella
* Diphtheria, Tetanus and Pertussis
* Annual Influenza
Equal Opportunity Employer
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 under‐represented backgrounds to apply, including but not limited to those from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander, culturally and linguistically diverse, and LGBTQI communities.
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