Patient Transport Officer

Competitive Remuneration Salary Packaging

Permanent and Casual Positions Avaialable

Primarily Working out of Palmerston Regional Hospital

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.

Proudly a 2023 HRD 5 Star Employer of Choice 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 8500 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 are currently seeking patient transport officers to join our Northern Operation based patient transport service team on a permanent or casual basis.

As a key member of the crew you will work with a team of professionals be part of a leading aeromedical organisation enjoy on the job training and mentoring provided by our experienced staff as well as a roster that will allow you a life outside of work.

Key responsibilities will include:

Working out of Palmerston Regional Hospital (PRH) ED assisting hospital doctors and nurses

Transferring patients to Royal Darwin Hospital (RDH) including A1 critical A2 Urgent and A3 non urgent

Performing patient assessment intervention and assessing the effectiveness of any intervention in accordance with CareFlight policies and procedures regulations and within prescribed scope of practice

Assisting with the loading / unloading and manoeuvring of patients

Driving patients between various locations

Ensuring patient and transport crew safety and safe systems of work are adhered to

Maintaining vehicle log sheets and related documentation

Undertaking daily vehicle inspections and tending to basic vehicle needs (eg. fuel fluid levels tyre pressure cleaning / washing and submitting for servicing as required)

Demonstrating a strong commitment to safe and courteous driving at all times

About you

To be successful in this role you will be/have:

A Cert III in Non-Emergency Patient Transport or an Enrolled Nurse or a Paramedicine student who has completed their first year at a recognised Australian university

Experience working in a non-emergency patient transport sector in an equal role

Knowledge of non-emergency patient transfer clinical practice protocols

A current unrestricted NT drivers licence with an excellent driving record (documentary evidence of driving history from the Motor Vehicle Registry to be provided with application)

A current Senior First Aid Certificate

well-developed interpersonal skills and the ability to communicate with people from a variety of backgrounds

the ability to work autonomously and as part of a team

the ability to follow instructions and work within standard operating procedures

excellent problem solving skills and the ability to make decisions quickly under pressure

a willingness and ability to undertake minor motor vehicle maintenance

The following will also be highly regarded:

Diploma of paramedicine or Diploma in emergency health care

Degree in Paramedicine or Nursing

Cert IV in Training and Assessment or Health

Sound geographical knowledge of local area

Demonstrated knowledge of manual handling techniques

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 criteria. Applications for this opportunity will close on Friday 13th February 2026.

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