About the Company
The Royal Flying Doctor Service (Queensland Section) is a leader in delivering aeromedical and primary healthcare to remote, rural, and regional communities across Queensland. As the RFDS approaches its 100th year of providing care, it continues to pursue innovative initiatives to expand its reach.
About the Role
Join the RFDS (Queensland Section) Airworthiness team and play a direct role in planning the maintenance of a geographically dispersed fleet supporting rural and remote Queensland communities. This is a permanent, full-time position based at the RFDS Brisbane Base, coordinating short-, medium- and long-term maintenance planning, working closely with the Operations Control Centre (OCC), Airworthiness team and contracted Approved Maintenance Organisations (AMOs). The position also provides planned leave coverage for Technical Records.
Key Responsibilities
- Develop and maintain short-, medium- and long-term maintenance plans aligned with fleet availability and operational priorities
- Review maintenance due requirements and manage maintenance release intervals, scheduled maintenance and modification programs within realistic timeframes
- Create and manage maintenance work orders within the Maintenance Information System (MIS)
- Coordinate maintenance inputs with OCC, the Airworthiness team and contracted AMOs, confirming providers have the capability and capacity to complete assigned work
- Monitor aircraft utilisation, emerging maintenance conflicts and planning risks, and identify opportunities to consolidate work and minimise downtime
- Maintain accurate planning data and provide planning evidence and compliance records for internal and external audits
- Maintain working competence across designated Technical Records processes, providing independent coverage during periods of leave and additional support during workload peaks
- Support annual airworthiness reviews for aircraft controlled under the RFDSQ Maintenance Control Manual
Essential Requirements
- Demonstrated experience in aviation or aircraft engineering and maintenance environments
- High attention to detail with proven ability to maintain data integrity in a Maintenance Information System (Veryon Tracking+ or similar)
- Comprehensive knowledge of the regulatory environment for aircraft maintenance and airworthiness control
- Proven ability to manage priorities and meet deadlines in a dynamic environment
- Effective communication and coordination skills across technical, engineering, and operational teams
- Valid, unrestricted Australian Driver's Licence and ability to obtain an ASIC Card
Benefits
- Competitive base salary plus superannuation
- Access to generous not-for-profit tax-free salary packaging benefits of up to $18,550
- Upskilling opportunities to advance your administration career
- Employee Assistance Program including counselling, nutrition sessions, financial sessions, and legal advice
- Private health insurance discounts
- Fitness Passport (for staff and family members)
- RemServ Rewards cashback benefits across hundreds of leading Australian retailers
How to Apply
Applications close by Friday 28 August 2026. Successful candidates will be subject to a police check and may be required to undergo a medical assessment and pre-employment drug and alcohol testing.