People & Culture Advisor (two positions available)

About the organisation:

Proudly serving Australians since 1928, the Royal Flying Doctor Service (RFDS) provides emergency road, aeromedical and primary health services for people in rural and remote Australia. We believe in creating opportunities so all Victorians have the choice to access essential primary health care services.

One of our strategic organisational priorities at RFDS Victoria is our remarkable team. Our People & Culture (P&C) Team is all about puttng people first in everything we do and supporting RFDS Victoria to grow, succeed and contribute positively to better health and wellbeing outcomes across VIC and NSW.

About the roles:

RFDS Victoria are looking for two motivated, solutions-focused People & Culture Advisors. These newly created roles will ensure our people are supported to do their best work in an environment where they are engaged and set up for success. The role has a HR generalist focus and will support in the delivery of a diverse range of human resource and workforce functions, including providing sound advice, coaching and consultancy service to support managers and staff.

Additionally, each role will have it's own specialist portfolio, supporting either our Diversity, Equity and Inclusion iniatives, or Learning and Development programs within the organisation.

Tasks and responsibilities include:

• Support the implementation of the DEI Roadmap and the People Plan, contributing to the strategic objectives
• Deliver comprehensive, business-orientated people service to designated business units, fostering robust, trust-based relationships grounded in the company's core values
• Provide considered HR generalist support, particularly when handling employee relations matters, including performance improvement, grievances, investigations, fit to work processes
• Provide a confidential and trusted channel for all employee advice, queries, concerns and issues and deliver best practice advice on a range of generalist HR matters to all employees
• Support client groups with cyclical P&C events including goal setting, achievement reviews, compensation review and employee surveys
• Contribute to the development and review of policies, resources and documents associated with the P&C team, and ensure their continued accuracy, quality and accessibility

Qualifications and experience required:

• Relevant tertaary qualification
• 2-4 years' experience in a generalist HR role
• Demonstrable understanding of working with Enterprise Agreements and Awards (desirable)
• Demonstrated experience in coaching, developing and influencing others

What can working with RFDS offer you:

• Working for Australia's most trusted and reputable charity
• Working for your community making a genuine impact to health and wellbeing outcomes
• Flexible hybrid working arrangements 
• Access to generous salary packaging
• Supported opportunities to work on diverse projects
• A highly supportive and passionate team environment

Please note:

All positions with RFDS Victoria are subject to 3 * COVID vaccinations, annual influenza vaccinations (at RFDS cost), full working rights for Australia and a National Police Check

For further information or a confidential chat, please call David Rogers on 03 8412 0495

Applications close on Thursday 22 February 2024 at 5pm.

RFDS Victoria hold the right to close the position should a suitable candidate apply and be appointed prior to closing date.

The Royal Flying Doctors 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. Please note all applicants require the right to work in Australia.