Patient Transport Officer

About Us
Since 1928, the Royal Flying Doctor Service (RFDS) has been a lifeline for rural and remote Australians. While we're known for emergency aeromedical care, we also provide essential non-emergency health services-ensuring everyone has access to quality care, no matter where they live.

Why This Role?

Join our Mobile Patient Care (MPC) team, where you'll provide non-emergency patient transport across Victoria and parts of New South Wales. Based in Wagga Wagga, this role offers a calmer, more structured alternative to high-pressure emergency care-perfect for those who want to make a difference without the intensity of emergency response work.

What You'll Do
As a Patient Transport Officer (PTO), you'll ensure patients are transported safely and comfortably between home, hospitals, and specialist appointments. You'll work in a supportive team environment where patient care and professionalism come first.

Key responsibilities include:
*Providing safe, respectful transport for patients with a range of medical needs
*Conducting on-road patient assessments and care
*Collaborating with healthcare teams and maintaining strong patient relationships
*Navigating both urban and regional roads confidently

What You'll Need
*Certificate III in Non-Emergency Patient Transport, Diploma of Nursing, or equivalent
*Bachelor of Health Science (Paramedic) students welcome after completing second year
*A current Full Driver's Licence is essential
*Availability for 10-12 hour shifts across a 5-day roster- Monday to Friday
*A compassionate, professional, and team-oriented approach

Benefits
*2:1 staff-to-patient ratio
*Set shift times and generous penalties
*Salary packaging to increase your take-home pay
*Opportunities to work across different locations and specialties
*Employee Assistance Program and excellent parental leave benefits

Please note as part of the application process, you will be required to provide evidence of the following vaccinations: * Hepatitis B * Chicken Pox * Measles, Mumps and Rubella * Diphtheria, Tetanus and Pertussis * Tuberculosis * Annual Influenza. Applicants who have previously applied for this position do not need to reapply.

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 underrepresented backgrounds to apply, including but not limited to, those from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander, culturally and linguistically diverse and LGBTQI communities.