Overview

  • Flexible casual shifts across metro and regional Victoria
    Join a respected national charity and make a tangible difference
    Base pay $27.79/hr plus casual loading and other benefits

Are you a certified First Aid responder seeking flexible, purposeful work outdoors?

RFDS Victoria is looking for motivated First Aid Responders to cover community events across regional Victoria — from festivals and sports fixtures to local gatherings. Help deliver timely care, support community safety and enjoy varied shifts in fresh-air settings.

Why RFDS Victoria?

– Work with one of Australia’s most trusted charities and support meaningful community care.
– Be part of a professional, supportive team that values safety, compassion and skill development.
– Gain hands-on event experience across a range of venues and occasions.

What you’ll do

– Provide high-quality first aid at public events.
– Communicate clearly with patients, event staff and emergency services.
– Recognise when to escalate care and coordinate handover to higher-level clinicians.
– Keep equipment serviceable and follow health & safety procedures.
– Attend mandatory induction and participate in ongoing training.

Mandatory qualifications

– Responder Level 1
– One of the following: HLTAID009 (CPR), HLTAID010 (Basic Emergency Life Support) or HLTAID011 (Provide First Aid)
– 22300VIC (Anaphylaxis) or approved equivalent

Additional requirements

– Full Victorian driver’s licence
– Availability for a 2-day induction
– Evidence of vaccinations and serology:
– 3 Hepatitis B doses + positive serology
– 2 MMR doses
– 2 Varicella doses or positive serology
– 2025 Influenza vaccine
– DTP within the last 10 years
– Valid Employee Working with Children Check
– Right to work in Australia

Application notes

– Late or emailed applications cannot be accepted.
– Our office will be closed 24 December 2025 – 4 January 2026; responses may be delayed.
– Positions may be filled before the listed closing date, so apply early.

RFDS Victoria is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion and is EMT Jobs Australia LGBT

About Royal-Flying-Doctor-Service

The Royal Flying Doctor Service, Victoria, is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We encourage applications from individuals of underrepresented backgrounds to apply, including but not limited to, those from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander, culturally and linguistically diverse and LGBTQI communities.