Remote/Industrial Clinical Safety and Quality Facilitator

About the Royal Flying Doctor Service South Australia / Northern Territory (RFDS SA/NT)
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.
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About this Opportunity
Reporting directly to the Manager Clinical, Safety and Quality, this role is an integral part of the Clinical Safety and Quality team.
The Remote/Industrial Clinical Safety and Quality Facilitator is responsible for ensuring the RFDS SA/NT leads strong governance and emergency care advice and support to BHP remote clinicians. This role will be located in either Adelaide or Port Augusta.
In this role, you will utilise your knowledge and expertise to:
– Implement and maintain Clinical Safety and Quality frameworks in alignment with the National Safety and Quality Health Service Standards NSQHS Standards and RFDS policies.
– Coordinate and support the consistent implementation of infection prevention and control policies and procedures to ensure compliance and promote a safe clinical environment across remote/industrial site operations.
– Develop and manage the Infection Control Management Plan inclusive of maintaining a surveillance strategy to inform infection risks.
– Lead the Clinical Audit Program, including monitor, review and reporting on the status of the annual RFDS SA/NT Clinical Audit Program.
– Support clinical safety and quality improvement strategies, systems and projects
– Monitor clinical incidents and consumer feedback entered in the incident management system to ensure appropriate allocations, risk ratings, and data reporting. Assist in root cause analysis (RCA) processes and contribute to risk mitigation strategies.
– Provide advice regarding workforce health screening, immunisation, fit testing, and prevention of staff infections.
About You

You have:
– Experience or demonstrated interest in remote emergency care.
– Knowledge and understanding of the clinical governance principles, NSQHS Standards, relevant legislation and regulatory frameworks, and a demonstrated interest in infection prevention and control practices in diverse healthcare settings.
– The ability to analyse, interpret and utilise clinical data to support service development, risk reduction and quality improvement initiatives.
– Excellent communication skills, including high level reporting writing, presenting to varied audiences and building effective working relationships with multidisciplinary teams and stakeholders.
– Effective time management skills and the ability to achieve planned timelines
To be considered for the role you require:
– Bachelor’s degree in Paramedic of Health Science.
– Minimum 3 years’ experience as a paramedic in Australia.
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:
– 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.
– Attractive relocation support
– Free onsite parking
– Employee Assistance Program
– Reward and Recognition Program
– Employee Value Awards
– Learning Management System
– Comprehensive orientation program for new starters
Further Information
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For a confidential discussion in relation to the position, please contact Aman Sohi, Manager Clinical Safety & Quality via 0448 253 938.
For a confidential discussion in relation to the recruitment process, please contact Claire Wilks, People and Culture Coordinator via 0499 752 942.
Applications close at 11:59pm on Friday 10 October 2025.
Please note that we are unable to accept late applications, or applications submitted via email.
The RFDS has mandatory vaccination requirements. Please contact us if you would like to know more.
Please note, we reserve the right to appoint to the position before the published closing date. Interested applicants are encouraged to submit an application as early as possible!
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.

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