Horsham / Stawell – Casual Patient Transport Officers Date published 15 Apr 2025
Location Horsham and Stawell
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- Join Australia’s iconic, reputable, and trusted charity
- Flexible casual positions in Horsham and Stawell with salary packaging offered
- Base Hourly Rate $30.14 - $30.57 plus 25% casual loading, penalties, allowances, super & salary packaging
The Organisation Proudly serving Australians since 1928, the Royal Flying Doctor Service (RFDS) provides emergency road, aeromedical, and primary health services for people in rural and remote Australia. We believe in creating opportunities so all Victorians can access essential primary health care services.
Mobile Patient Care (MPC) offers Non-Emergency Patient Transport primarily in Victoria and New South Wales. We work with a large fleet of ambulances supported by RFDS aircraft.
MPC provides clinical care for patients traveling from home to hospital, hospital to hospital, and hospital to home, as well as transport to and from specialist clinics.
About the role Flying Doctor Mobile Patient Care is seeking applications for casual Patient Transport Officers in Horsham and Stawell.
We pride ourselves on delivering high-quality patient care during on-road transport of patients with various medical conditions. As a leader in the Non-Emergency Patient Transport (NEPT) industry, we offer structured training, opportunities for growth, and a supportive organizational culture.
Key responsibilities include: Perform patient assessment and intervention on-road
Provide high-quality patient care during transport
Develop and maintain positive relationships with patients and stakeholders
Assess intervention effectiveness according to RFDS MPC guidelines, NEPT regulations, and scope of practice
Work independently and solve problems within policies and procedures
Collaborate with team members
Maintain understanding of RFDS MPC policies and NEPT regulations
Qualifications and experience required: Qualified as a Patient Transport Officer (PTO) with at least Cert III in Non-emergency Patient Care
Experience in NEPT sector preferred but not essential
Full Victorian Driver’s license with ability to drive in city and country conditions, and a satisfactory driving history
Availability to work shifts across a 7-day roster (no night shifts)
What RFDS offers: Work for Australia’s most reputable and trusted charity
High-quality non-emergency patient care in a safety-focused environment
Penalties and overtime allowances
Salary packaging options
A less stressful environment than emergency care
Opportunities to work at different locations
Great parental leave benefits
Potential to work with high acuity, complex patient care, and aeromedical teams
Stepping stone for careers in emergency care, nursing, or paramedicine
2:1 staff-to-patient ratio
To apply, click ‘Apply’ to be redirected to our Career Centre.
Mandatory vaccination policy: Provide evidence of vaccinations: Hepatitis B, Chicken Pox, MMR, Diphtheria, Tetanus, Pertussis, and Influenza
Applications via email are not accepted.
The RFDS Victoria is committed to diversity and equal opportunity. We encourage applications from underrepresented groups, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, culturally and linguistically diverse communities, and LGBTQI individuals. All applicants must have the right to work in Australia.
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