Diversity and Inclusion Partner

About the Royal Flying Doctor Service Central Operations (serving SA/NT)

Saving and improving lives for over 90 years, the Royal Flying Doctor Service of Australia (RFDS) is a leader in the delivery of emergency aeromedical and community health care services to rural and remote Australia.

Serving South Australia and the Northern Territory, the team at RFDS Central Operations exists to support happier and healthier Australians, no matter where they live, work or play. We continually invest in our people, infrastructure, and technology to improve our patient-centred care.

About this Opportunity

We are committed to reconciliation, inclusion, and accessibility. We value the cultural insights and expertise of Aboriginal Torres Strait Islander Peoples and are committed to furthering our understanding of First Nations communities and advancing an inclusive and culturally safe workforce. Reporting to the EGM People and Culture we have an exciting opportunity for an experienced Diversity and Inclusion Partner to join our P&C team as we strive towards creating a more culturally safe and inclusive environment for our employees, our patients, and our tourist centre visitors. The Diversity and Inclusion Partner will provide expert advice and take ownership of key projects including the smooth implementation of the RFDS National Reconciliation Action Plan (RAP) across Central Operations SA/NT.

About You

You are passionate about and committed to Reconciliation and Closing the Gap.
You have a strong understanding of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Island community and cultural beliefs and have experience working with rural and remote communities.

An astute communicator, with outstanding interpersonal skills, you will build strong connections and work collaboratively with our diverse teams across our vast region. With strong research and data analysis skills your evidence-based approach will enable you to be the champion of our RAP as we move forward into this exciting new phase. We are specifically seeking applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people for this role.

About the team

The P&C Team embrace and champion the RFDS values

• CARE – we support each other and the teams we serve

• INTEGRITY – we value and promote respect, trust, and equity for all employees

• INNOVATION - we strive to develop and provide new and creative solutions

• COLLABORATION - we share ideas, food, and TV show recommendations


We are passionate about what we do!!!


The role will require rural and remote travel, and you can choose which of our bases will work best for you to base yourself from- Adelaide, Alice Springs, Darwin or Port Augusta.

For a confidential discussion please contact Laura Sarich -EGM People and Culture - on 0412 806033.

For the position descriptions and to apply please click here to be redirected to our Careers Centre.

Applications close Wednesday September 7 2022

The RFDS has mandatory vaccination requirements.

Please note, we reserve the right to appoint to the position before the published closing date. Interested applicants are encouraged to submit their 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 Island applicants are encouraged to apply