Job Description

• Competitive Remuneration

• Casual Position

• Based at Darwin Airport

CareFlight is an Australian “for purpose” aeromedical organisation voted consistently as one of Australia’s 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 8,500 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:

CareFlight’s Education & Training department is responsible for the planning, coordination, and delivery of programs across three key pillars: Clinical, Community, and Commercial.

We currently have an opportunity for an Education Coordinator who will play a vital role in supporting this mission by leading the logistical planning, stakeholder engagement, and operational coordination of education and training activities across the Top End. This role ensures programs are delivered efficiently, professionally, and in alignment with CareFlight’s commitment to excellence.

Reporting to the Head of Operations – Education and Training, the key objective for this role will be as follows:

• Deliver High-Quality Education Logistics
• Enhance Operational Planning and Processes
• Foster Strong Stakeholder Relationships
• Maintain Excellence in Administration and Reporting

To be successful in this role you will have the following:

Essential

• Tertiary qualification in Education, Project Management, Business, Health, or a related field, or demonstrated equivalent professional experience in a training coordination, logistics, or operational role.
• Exceptional organisational and planning skills, with the ability to manage multiple events and projects concurrently, ensuring delivery within scope, time, and budget.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to engage confidently with stakeholders from diverse backgrounds.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and use initiative, with a proactive, solutions-focused approach to problem-solving in dynamic environments.
• Proven ability to build collaborative relationships, internally and externally, supporting team cohesion and stakeholder satisfaction.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint) and experience using online tools and platforms for scheduling, rostering, event coordination, evaluation, and reporting.
• Well-developed administrative and reporting skills, with strong attention to detail and a commitment to maintaining accurate records and supporting data-driven decision-making.
• Customer service orientation, with a flexible, team-oriented mindset and a willingness to foster inter-department collaboration.
• • Valid Australian Driver’s Licence, and the capacity to travel as needed to support education delivery across regional and remote locations.
• •Ability to lift equipment up to 20kg

Desirable:

• Industry experience in the education, healthcare, community, or not-for-profit sector will be highly regarded.
• Familiarity with education and training environments, including adult learning principles and use of learning platforms or training tools.
• Prior experience and/or demonstrated knowledge about working with Indigenous communities in the NT.

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 role’s essential criteria. Applications for this opportunity will close on Wednesday 25th March 2026.

For additional information, please contact recruitment@careflight.org

CareFlight values diversity in the workplace.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders are encouraged to apply.

All employees must comply with CareFlight’s 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.

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