Supporting the Appointment of the Next Leader of RFDS SA/NT

At Morton Philips, we understand that appointing a Chief Executive is about more than finding the right experience on paper. It requires a thorough search process and a clear understanding of the organisation, its culture and the leadership capabilities needed for its future.

We were proud to support the Royal Flying Doctor Service (RFDS) SA/NT in the appointment of its incoming Chief Executive, Dr Dominic Morgan AM ASM.

The RFDS is a highly respected organisation with an important role in delivering healthcare to regional, rural and remote communities across South Australia and the Northern Territory. Its strong reputation attracted significant interest in the role, with a substantial field of applicants bringing a range of experience and leadership capabilities to consider.

Our process involved carefully assessing candidates against the organisation’s needs and future direction, ensuring the appointment was informed by a thorough and considered search. With such an important leadership position, it was essential to identify someone with the experience, capability and commitment to lead the organisation into its next chapter.

Dr Morgan brings more than 35 years of experience across emergency and non-emergency healthcare, including over 17 years as a Chief Executive. His previous leadership of NSW Ambulance and Ambulance Tasmania provides valuable experience in complex health services and large, geographically dispersed workforces.

On behalf of the Morton Philips team, We congratulate Dr Morgan on his appointment and wish him every success in the role. We would also like to acknowledge outgoing Chief Executive Tony Vaughan ASM for his 13 years of dedicated service and significant contribution to the RFDS.

We are proud to have supported the RFDS with this important appointment and thank the organisation for entrusting us with the search.

Phil Morton
Managing Director, Morton Philips