Support Services Officer

We are trusted leaders in providing aeromedical and primary health care services to people in remote, rural and regional locations across South Australia and the Northern Territory. Our five-year Strategic Plan is focused on growing as an innovative, responsive and better-connected health service provider for all Australians.

We believe our people - all of our people - keep the Royal Flying Doctor Service flying.

• About this Opportunity

Reporting directly to the Flight Nurse Manager, as the Support Services Officer, you will provide clinical services support to the Aeromedical team at the Adelaide base, by maintaining healthcare-related equipment and consumable management.

Specifically, you will :

• Coordinate and monitor the maintenance of medical equipment and consumables, updating records and supporting with transfer of equipment and consumables between bases.
• Work with internal stakeholders to contribute to the maintenance of equipment and consumables.
• Support Flight Nurses with patient care and responding to patients within the Patient Transfer Facility.
• Maintain the cleanliness of the Patient Transfer Facility and equipment / consumables storage areas.
• Contribute and participate in working groups and quality improvement audits and projects as required.
• About You

To be considered for this role, you will be :

• Competent in maintaining databases and Windows-based computer systems (including networked systems), and in using the Microsoft Office 365 suite of programs (including Word, Excel and Outlook).
• Able to prioritise and multi-task and have excellent time management skills.
• Knowledgeable of the National Safety and Quality Health Service Standards.
• A strong communicator who enjoys working collaboratively with individuals and teams.
• Our Benefits

As part of our team, you can expect to be provided with challenging, interesting work and be supported to achieve your best. The RFDS offers a supportive environment where our people are valued, and professional development is encouraged. In addition, we also offer :

• Reward and recognition program
• Learning management system
• Free onsite parking
• Employee Assistance Program
• Comprehensive orientation program for new starters
• Generous annual salary packaging options to reduce your taxable income including :
• packaging up to $15, 899 of your salary towards loans, rent and bills
• packaging of an additional $2,650 of your salary via a meal and entertainment card.
• Further Information

To access the position description, please click here.

For a confidential discussion in relation to the position, please contact Chloe Gore, Flight Nurse Manager via 0439 662 447.

For a confidential discussion in relation to the recruitment process, please contact Nicola Beckwith-Jones, People and Culture Business Partner via 0499 715 104.

• Applications close at 11 : 59pm on 5 September 2024.
• The RFDS has mandatory vaccination requirements. Please contact us if you would like to know more._
• The Royal Flying Doctor Service is an equal opportunity employer that fosters a positive culture and offers a diverse, safe and supportive work environment. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Applicants are encouraged to apply._