Industrial Relations Analyst

Drive workforce insights to support strategy and enable RFDS to continue to deliver vital care across regional and remote Queensland.

Classifications

• HR & Recruitment
• Industrial Relations Specialist
• Full-time

Key points

• Support a purpose-driven business with an iconic history
• Full-time role, Brisbane location, Flexible working offered
• Generous not-for-profit tax-free benefits up to $18,550

Description

Join the Royal Flying Doctor Service (Queensland Section) (RFDS) in the role of Workplace Relations Analyst, where you’ll play an important part in supporting the Workforce Relations team by providing clear, high quality industrial relations insights, analysis, and reporting.

In this role, you’ll develop modelling, entitlement analysis, and workforce insights that help guide strategy, scenario planning, negotiation support, and industrial compliance. You’ll also interpret enterprise agreements, awards, and industrial instruments, ensuring entitlements and conditions are accurately understood, while working closely with teams across the organisation to align workforce initiatives and enterprise bargaining activities with operational needs.

Join a team committed to delivering essential healthcare services to communities across regional and remote Queensland.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare workforce and financial modelling
• Analyse enterprise agreements, awards and industrial instruments
• Develop and maintain current comparative analysis reports and insights
• Prepare briefing materials, costings and analytical insights to support bargaining
• Provide reporting on key industrial and workforce issues
• Work collaboratively across departments
• Support the implementation of new workforce initiatives

  
This role is a full-time position that will commence on an initial 2 year contract.

Who are we looking for ?
We’re looking for someone who is naturally curious, a confident communicator, and thrives working independently while diving deep into data and analytics. With strong attention to detail and a genuine enthusiasm for uncovering insights, you’ll enjoy the breadth of opportunities that come with supporting a dynamic organisation like the RFDS. You’ll play a key role in shaping positive outcomes for our passionate teams as they continue to deliver essential care across Queensland. You will demonstrate:

• Qualifications in the field of business, finance, data analytics or Industrial Relations
• High level numerical reasoning and comfort working with complex datasets
• Proficiency using Excel for modelling, analysis and scenario planning
• Ability to prepare clear reports and insights to support decision-making
• Ability to review rosters, staffing patterns and workforce utilisation
• Strong attention to detail when reviewing data, developing reports and providing insights
• Strong written communication skills when preparing reports, briefings and material
• Ability to work collaboratively across teams

  
Why Join RFDS (Queensland Section)

The RFDS is one of the world’s largest and most respected aeromedical organisations. In Queensland, we deliver essential primary healthcare and emergency aeromedical services to more than 330,000 Australians each year that is one person every two minutes! Our commitment goes beyond emergency retrievals; we provide vital telehealth, mental health, oral health, and health promotion services, providing the finest care to the furthest corners.
At the RFDS, you’ll be driven by purpose not just tasks. Whatever your role, you’ll make a meaningful difference every day. You will join a genuinely supportive team, with flexible work options and leadership that prioritises your well-being and success. By joining our team, you will:

• Receive a competitive salary + tax-free benefits up to $18,550 + Super
• Be part of a collaborative, supportive team passionate about our mission
• Enjoy FREE parking
• Experience a comprehensive orientation program, including an on-site aeromedical base tour
• Access our Employee Assistance Program (counselling, nutrition, financial advice, legal support)
• Take advantage of private health insurance discounts
• Have access to novated leasing options
• Receive a full allocation of uniforms at no cost
• Access discounted gym and health centre membership (for employees and family members)
• RemServ Rewards, where members receive cashback benefits on purchases from hundreds of leading Australian retailers, including groceries, fashion, technology and travel

  
Interested? 
  
Apply Now! Our role will close on the 27th of March 2026. Please don’t delay in applying as we may begin shortlisting prior to the closing date.

For further information regarding this role please contact Yasmine Haimes- Talent Acquisition Lead at yhaimes@rfdsqld.com.au or RFDS Talent Acquisition on 07 3852 7553 or recruitment@rfdsqld.com.au
  
Successful candidates will be subject to a criminal history check and may be required to undergo a medical assessment and pre-employment drug and alcohol testing. You must possess a valid, unrestricted Australian Driver's Licence.

The RFDS acknowledges the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples as the first inhabitants of the nation and the Traditional Custodians of the land. The RFDS is committed to eliminating all forms of discrimination in the provision of healthcare. We embrace diversity and welcome all people irrespective of faith, ethnicity, sexual orientation or gender identity.
  
The RFDS is committed to the protection of human and legal rights, including the rights of children, young people and adults to be safe, heard and cared for. In upholding the Universal Principle, RFDS is committed to creating an organisational environment that ensures Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children and their families feel welcome, safe, valued, included and respected