About LifeFlight LifeFlight Australia is a leading aeromedical organisation dedicated to saving lives through rapid response medical services. Operating a fleet of helicopters and fixed-wing aircraft, LifeFlight delivers critical care and emergency retrievals across Queensland and beyond. In addition to its lifesaving missions, LifeFlight runs a world-class training academy, equipping aviation and medical professionals with the skills needed for high-pressure environments. Our mission is to provide the highest standard of care and make a real difference in the communities we serve.
About the Role In collaboration with the Bundaberg Hospital Emergency Department, LifeFlight Retrieval Medicine is offering a unique 12-month fixed-term contract that combines the best of both worlds: working with the esteemed LifeFlight team and the dynamic Bundaberg Base Hospital Emergency Department (ED).
This position consists of a part-time role (0.50 FTE) with LifeFlight and a part-time role (0.50 FTE) with Bundaberg Hospital, offering the chance to gain experience in both aeromedical care and regional emergency medicine consultant work. You'll enjoy a supportive work environment with flexible roster patterns and accommodation assistance throughout your 12-month contract, commencing end of January 2025.
During the contract, you will have the opportunity to do the Diploma in Prehospital and Retrieval Medicine (DipPHRM) course. You'll be joining the busy mixed regional Bundaberg Hospital Emergency team in a Senior Medical Officer (SMO) role. Your responsibilities on top of SMO in ED will include joining the Trauma Portfolio team and will be tasked with organising a Multi-agency Mass Casualty Training Exercise. This is an ideal position for stepping up to Emergency consultant work whilst pursuing an interest in prehospital and retrieval medicine.
About You To join the Bundaberg LifeFlight and Emergency Department clinical teams you will need:
To hold registration as a Medical Practitioner with the Medical Board of Australia/Australian Health Practitioners Regulation Agency (AHPRA) To hold a Fellowship of Australasian College for Emergency Medicine (FACEM) or a current Training Stage 4 (TS4) ACEM registrar who has completed the ACEM Written Fellowship Exam To have completed a minimum of six months experience at Training Registrar level in: Emergency medicine Anaesthesia Intensive care medicine Paediatric emergency medicine or paediatric anaesthesia or paediatric intensive care medicine or 12 months experience in mixed adult and paediatric critical care EFAST experience and hold an EFAST certification To be able to swim 10 meters unassisted and be comfortable in a pool depth of 2 meters for aviation training Excellent communication skills and the ability to work as part of a multi-disciplinary team To be eligible to work in Australia without restriction, or hold a working visa To be eligible and be granted an Aviation Security Identification Card (ASIC) Retrieval Services Queensland (RSQ) support and approved scope of practice (RSQ credentialing) All applicants must have a legal right to work in Australia and comply with vaccination and reporting requirements.
Why LifeFlight? Meaningful Impact: Working with LifeFlight Australia provides an opportunity to make a meaningful impact on people's lives. The organisation is dedicated to saving lives, delivering critical care services, and responding to emergencies. Employees can take pride in contributing to a mission-driven organisation focused on making a positive difference in the community.
Collaboration & Support: At LifeFlight, we are committed to fostering a culture of camaraderie and teamwork. Our aeromedical operations thrive on the close collaboration between medical professionals, pilots, and support staff, all working together in high-pressure environments. We value a supportive and inclusive workplace where individuals can rely on one another, creating a strong sense of purpose and unity.
Why Bundaberg? Bundaberg and the Coral Coast region is where the coastline meets the country just four hours' drive north of Brisbane. Indulge in the region's fresh local produce, seafood, and iconic drinks and enjoy endless stretches of family-friendly beaches and nearby national parks where you can camp, fish, swim, and surf the day away. Bundaberg is the gateway to the Southern Great Barrier Reef and has an enviable year-round climate. It's a beautiful part of the world to be flying in a helicopter!
LifeFlight Registrar Remuneration includes Salary Packaging Options: As an employee of LifeFlight, you have the opportunity to benefit from salary packaging, allowing you to allocate up to $15,900 per Fringe Benefit Tax (FBT) year towards general living expenses.
Bundaberg Hospital Staff Specialist or Senior Medical Officer Remuneration: You will receive a competitive remuneration package based on (L13–L27) the Medical Officers Certified agreement (MOCA 6). Includes motor vehicle allowance, employer superannuation contribution (up to 12.75%), annual leave loading (17.5%), attraction and retention incentive allowance, professional development allowance, professional development leave, professional indemnity cover, plus overtime and on-call allowances.
Accommodation options provided and negotiated with the candidate.
Seize this opportunity to advance your career and make a difference where it matters most. Apply now to join two leading teams.
Note: the successful applicant will be required to undergo background checks including a national police check as a condition of employment.
Applications close on Sunday, 3 November 2024.
If you have specific questions about the position please call Dr Chris McMullen, Clinical Lead, Bundaberg Base on 0428 109 536.
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