Organisational Development Lead

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.

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About this Opportunity

At the Royal Flying Doctor Service (RFDS) South Australia and Northern Territory, our people are at the heart of everything we do. As we continue to grow and strengthen our People & Culture function, we're excited to expand our Organisational Development team — an evolving area dedicated to fostering leadership, engagement, and continuous learning across our diverse workforce.

This is one of two roles that present a unique opportunity to build the foundations of a progressive, values-led OD and L&D function that supports our vision of a positive, high-performing, and inclusive culture.

As the Organisational Development Lead, you'll play a pivotal role in shaping and embedding organisational culture and capability. Working collaboratively across the business, you'll design and deliver initiatives that enhance leadership, employee engagement, and inclusion.

Specifically, you will:

• Design and lead leadership development and mentoring programs
• Facilitate discussions and actions to shape organisational culture
• Support organisational change through targeted capability-building for leaders
• Manage reward and recognition initiatives aligned with our values
• Embed diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) principles across all OD activities
• Adopt an evidence-based and continuous improvement focus to building OD initiatives for the organisation.

This role is ideal for a values-driven professional who thrives on building frameworks from the ground up, engaging with leaders, and delivering meaningful organisational impact.

Why Join Us?

This is an exciting time to join RFDS SA/NT as we continue to evolve and invest in our people. You'll be joining a growing and collaborative team where your expertise and ideas will directly influence how we develop, recognise, and support our workforce.

You'll have the opportunity to:

• Shape and grow the OD and L&D function from its foundations
• Work across the organisation to design innovative, inclusive programs
• Make a lasting impact in one of Australia's most trusted and iconic organisations

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:

• Attractive remuneration
• 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 Work Arrangements
• Employee Assistance Program
• Reward and Recognition Program
• Employee Value Awards
• Comprehensive orientation program for new starters
• Free onsite parking

How to Apply

If you're passionate about building culture, leadership, and learning in a purpose-driven organisation, we'd love to hear from you.

Further Information

To access the position description, please click here.

For a confidential discussion in relation to the position, please contact Angela Haydon via

Applications close at 11:59pm on Monday, November 3rd 2025.

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.