Careers
If a sense of purpose, fulfillment and community connection resonates with you then look no further. View our current positions.
Are you innovative and driven?
We are here for each other as we work together to deliver the highest standard of aeromedical and rescue services to our community.
As the recipient of the 2019 Employer of Choice Award, our people are positive, invested and motivated to go the extra mile. Oh, and we love to have a laugh along the way.
What’s more, you’ll be embraced by a supportive and encouraging work environment where innovation, aspiration and personal growth is promoted.
We offer exciting opportunities across Northern NSW; including our headquarters in Broadmeadow and our operational bases at Belmont, Tamworth and Lismore. We also have regional staff located on the Central Coast, Hunter Valley and Mid-North Coast.
Company Culture & Values
Joining our crew means you care. You share a vision to be Australia’s leading aeromedical and rescue services provider and value compassion, integrity, accountability and unity.
Our Values guide our actions, decision making and reflect who we are and what is important to us.
Accountability
Taking responsibility and ownership of our behaviour, priorities and our growth.
Compassion
Demonstrate a high level of genuine care and empathy to all.
Unity
Working together respectfully, valuing each other, to deliver the best outcomes for the customer, community and stakeholders
Integrity
We are honest, fair, transparent and conduct ourself with the highest ethical standards.
Here at the Westpac Rescue Helicopter Service we are committed to diversity and inclusion.
For us inclusion means people being able to bring their true selves to work and creating an environment that supports them to be the best person they can be. Diversity for us is a business decision to ensure we have different viewpoints, perspectives, which lead us to better decision making and outcomes.
It is essential to our company culture that we represent the outside community within our organisation, whether that be age, race, gender or ability. We have a gender diverse workplace and love to celebrate each and every one of our employees. Check out our recent International Womens Day 2020 Video, where our staff explain what this day means to them.
In early 2020 we joined Castle Personnel’s Inclusive 100 campaign, where we committed to improve our diversity and include people with all levels of ability in our workforce.
Our community provides such significant support to us and we believe it is important to pay this forward. Therefore we like to give back to the community through a range of programs. We offer industry placement and work experience opportunities for people to advance their capability and experiences. Many of our people volunteer their time to community programs that make a difference including school education programs and women’s mentoring programs.
We get to change the lives of patients every day, but we also strive to change the lives of those who work for us.
Click here to find out more about our employee benefits and wellbeing.
Employment Opportunities
Here at the Service, we are always on the lookout for talented, passionate and vibrant people who share our vision. We love people who thrive on giving back, who are solution focused, collaborative and truly believe that together we are better.
If it sounds like our crew is the place for you, take a look at current job vacancies listed below or introduce yourself by using the provided form.
Click here to find out more about our Recruitment Process.
Head of Training and Checking (HoTC)
The Service is seeking to recruit an experienced and suitably qualified Instructor Pilot to join our highly skilled team in the role of Head of Training and Checking (HoTC). Responsible for safely managing the operational training and checking activities for all flight crew, including Pilots, Air Crew Officers and Medical Specialists, the successful candidate will be an experienced trainer with proven leadership skills. While base location is flexible, the role will require regular travel, including to our Head Office based in Broadmeadow, NSW.
To be considered for this role, you will be a highly proficient AW139 Pilot who holds a Helicopter Instructor and Examiner Rating, with the ability to obtain a CASA HoTC endorsement.
Apply on SeekLine Pilot
The Service is seeking to recruit an experienced Line Pilot to join our highly skilled team conducting helicopter aeromedical and search and rescue operations to the highest standard of safety and professionalism. Based in Lismore NSW, this role will report to the Chief Pilot and will operate on a 4:4 (2 day/2 night) roster pattern. There is an expectation that the successful candidate live within 1 hour of the Lismore base and may be expected to travel to other bases across northern NSW from time to time to support the operational requirements of the Service. To be considered for this role, you will be an experienced Helicopter Pilot who is well regarded within the industry and by your peers and will demonstrate the necessary qualifications and experience.
Apply on Seek
Volunteer Opportunities
Our volunteers are essential to our fundraising and community engagement.
The Westpac Rescue Helicopter Service has over 1000 “Red Shirt” volunteers who contribute to the Service. From BBQs and raffles to Op Shops and Administration support, our volunteers are essential to our fundraising and community engagement.
You can learn more about the types of volunteering you can do for the Service and apply below.
Apply Here