Employee Relations Specialist

•    Join Australia’s most reputable charity.
•    Open to applicants seeking hybrid, part‑time or other flexible work arrangements.
•    Competitive salary and Tax Incentive Salary Packaging.

About the Royal Flying Doctor Service South Australia / Northern Territory (RFDS SA/NT)
We are trusted leaders in providing aeromedical and primary health care services to people in remote, rural and regional locations across South Australia and the Northern Territory. Our five-year Strategic Plan is focused on growing as an innovative, responsive and better-connected health service provider for all Australians.

Watch stories about our people, patients and the communities we serve at finestcare.com.au 

About this Opportunity
Working closely with the Employee Relations Manager, you will support a broad range of employee and industrial relations matters across a complex and diverse workforce. You’ll gain hands‑on experience in enterprise bargaining, award and enterprise agreement interpretation, workforce compliance and strategic workforce initiatives.
This role provides a supportive environment with strong mentoring, professional development and exposure to senior leaders.

We believe our people – all our people – keep the Royal Flying Doctor Service flying.

Specifically, you will:

• Support enterprise bargaining negotiations, including preparing materials, conducting research and coordinating stakeholder engagement.
• Provide advice and guidance on awards, enterprise agreements, organisational policies and employment legislation.
• Assist with complex employee relations matters, including investigations and case management.
• Support underpayment reviews, audits and broader workforce compliance programs.
• Prepare correspondence, briefing papers and reports.
• Contribute to policy development and workforce governance initiatives.
• Partner with leaders to build capability and promote proactive people practices.
• Monitor emerging legislative and industrial developments and support organisational readiness.

About You
We welcome candidates from a range of professional backgrounds who bring strong critical thinking, communication and stakeholder engagement capability. You may currently be:

• An HR Advisor or HR Business Partner with strong ER exposure.
• An Employee Relations professional looking to broaden your experience.
• A workplace relations practitioner from government, healthcare or the not‑for‑profit sector.
• An employment lawyer seeking an in‑house role

Above all, you will demonstrate:

• Strong analytical and problem‑solving capability.
• Confidence in engaging with stakeholders at all levels.
• Interest in employee and industrial relations.
• Ability to manage competing priorities.
• A collaborative, proactive and solutions‑focused mindset.

Our Benefits
As part of our team, you can expect to be provided with challenging, interesting work and be supported to achieve your best.  

The RFDS offers a supportive environment where our people are valued, and professional development is encouraged. In addition, we also offer:

• Generous annual salary packaging options to reduce your taxable income including:
  • packaging up to $15, 899 of your salary towards loans, rent and bills
  • packaging of an additional $2,650 of your salary via a meal and entertainment card.
• Flexible working arrangements.
•  Employee Assistance Program.
• Reward and Recognition Program.
• Employee Value Awards.
• Free onsite parking.
• Comprehensive orientation program for new starters.

Further Information
To access the position description, please click here.

For a confidential discussion in relation to the position, please contact Leonie Murphy via 0460 969 193.

Applications close at 11:59pm on  4th March 2026

Please note that we are unable to accept late applications, or applications submitted via email.

The RFDS has mandatory vaccination requirements. Please contact us if you would like to know more.

Please note, we reserve the right to appoint to the position before the published closing date. Interested applicants are encouraged to submit an application as early as possible!

The Royal Flying Doctor Service is an equal opportunity employer that fosters a positive culture and offers a diverse, safe and supportive work environment. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Applicants are encouraged to apply.