General Manager, People & Culture

Australia's most reputable not-for-profit organisation, the Royal Flying Doctor Service (RFDS) provides 24 hour emergency aeromedical and primary health care services to those who live, work and travel in rural and remote Australia. RFDS Central Operations provides services in SA and the southern half of the NT and an exciting opportunity has emerged for an experienced, highly skilled professional to join the RFDS team as General Manager, People & Culture.

Based in Adelaide and reporting directly to the Chief Operating Officer, the General Manager, People & Culture has a key leadership role within the organisation and is part of the Senior Management Team. This career defining role will lead positive change, drive staff development, performance enhancements and manage Human Resources (HR) and Safety Quality & Risk (SQR) functions across this iconic business. Other key responsibilities include assisting in the development of a leadership framework including a coaching and mentoring program. The implementation of strategic and operational objectives and ensuring the organisation can respond quickly to change by establishing effective change management strategies are core responsibilities in this position. You will be required to lead a committed team of staff, oversee policy and systems development and provide ongoing analysis and forecasting on HR and SQR initiatives.

Applications are invited from appropriately qualified and proven professionals who can demonstrate significant people and culture achievements in a comparable organisation. Amongst the executive characteristics sought are high level strategic thinking, high emotional intelligence, resilience and the ability to influence change Exceptional written and verbal communication skills will be required at all times, as will the capability to manage, lead and mentor a diverse range of multi-disciplinary teams. If you have always aspired to work for an organisation that makes a difference to someone, somewhere every day, then this role is for you!

For a position description, please click here.

Applications in Word format only should be forwarded to Andrew Sullivan at Hender Consulting by email to 20233@hender.com.au

Telephone enquiries are welcome and may be directed to Griffin Farley on (08) 8100 8890.

Applications close Friday 15 April 2016.
The RFDS is an Equal Opportunity Employer