Retrieval Specialist
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Job Summary
- Competitive remuneration generous Salary Packaging benefits
- Casual position with the expectation of one shift per fortnight as a minimum
- Based at the CareFlight Rapid Response Helicopter Westmead (NSW)
- Temporary 12 month position (28 January 2026 to 31 January 2027)
CareFlight is an Australian for purpose aeromedical organisation voted consistently as one of Australias most trusted Brands. Our mission is to save lives speed recovery and serve the community through delivering our charitable social purpose.
We operate across Australia with major base locations in NSW and the NT. Our specially trained doctors nurses paramedics and aircrew use helicopters turbo prop aircraft aeromedical jets and patient transport vehicles to provide critical support to over 9300 patients each year. We also deploy medical professionals and aircraft in support of defence government and commercial contracts and energy and resource sector sites.
The role:
We currently have an opportunity for Retrieval Specialists to join the organisation and be a key member of CareFlights Rapid Response Helicopter team in Westmead.
Reporting to the Medical Director CareFlight Rapid Response Helicopter and the General Manager Clinical the key objectives for this role are:
Delivery of the highest standard of patient care in the pre-hospital and retrieval environment
Active participation and delivery of a non-clinical portfolio as agreed with the CRRH MD
Active participation in clinical quality assurance and quality improvement activities.
Your responsibilities will include but not be limited to the following:
When on shift participation in:
- All daily mission readiness activities
- Daily simulation or other training exercises
- Provision of excellence in clinical care
- Participation in mission debriefs and clinical data processes
- Delivery of Education to the registrars or fellows
As well as:
Maintenance of all personal aviation and clinical currency requirements
Compliance with DAMP and fatigue policies and CASA regulations regarding MTS personnel
To be successful in this role you will meet the following criteria:
Essential
Specialist in anaesthesia emergency medicine or intensive care. At least a 0.5FTE in your home speciality
Current Specialist Medical Registration with AHPRA with no conditions
Currently work in a Major or Regional Trauma Centre
Previous retrieval experience (as a Registrar or Specialist)
Extensive experience and proven ability in the management of critically ill patients including trauma; both within the hospital and within the out-of-hospital environment including patient transportation
Current or recent experience in managing critically ill / injured paediatric patients
Successful completion of CareFlights pre-employment physical assessment and maintain above average physical fitness to a level to pass annual Functionality Assessment
Successful completion of pre-employment DAMP screening
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to work effectively in a team
Ability to work in conjunction with other emergency services and safely adapt clinical practice as required
Participation in research and/or clinical governance activities
Flexibility in rostering to allow additional shifts to be undertaken as required
Willingness to undertake annual currency checks receive and act on feedback and ongoing learning module requirements (both medical and aviation)
Desirable
Recognised post-graduate qualification in prehospital retrieval medicine or willingness to undertake
Completion of relevant courses for example life limb and sight saving procedures EMST / ETM or Advanced Paediatric Life Support or equivalents
Demonstrated research experience
Demonstrated experience in Clinical Education
Completion of Paediatric Advance Life Support course or equivalent
How to apply
If you would like to be part of our team you can apply using the link below. Please ensure you attach a current resume and covering letter that addresses the roles essential and desirable criteria. Applications for this opportunity will close on Friday 5 December 2025.
For additional information please contact
CareFlight values diversity in the workplace.
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders are encouraged to apply.
All employees must comply with CareFlights Drug and Alcohol Management Plan (DAMP) as required by CASA and may be subject to random workplace testing.
Criminal Record and Working with Children Checks also apply.
CareFlight: The next life we save could be yours
Required Experience:
Manager
Key Skills
- Sales Experience
- Crane
- Customer Service
- Communication skills
- Heavy Equipment Operation
- Microsoft Word
- Case Management
- OSHA
- Team Management
- Catheterization
- Microsoft Outlook Calendar
- EHS
