Organisational Development Specialist

Royal Flying Doctor Service of Australia; Darwin; Hybrid; AUD 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary packaging options (up to $15,

Meal & entertainment allowance

Job summary

The Royal Flying Doctor Service of Australia (Darwin-based) is seeking an Organisational Development Specialist to design programs that support employees through the early lifecycle and enable transition, engagement and performance.

Reporting to the Manager Organisational Development, you will lead talent assessment, onboarding and induction, supporting recruitment and workforce development across the Northern Territory.

Qualifications

• Experience in organisational development, workforce capability or learning and development.
• Ability to design structured frameworks, systems or programs.
• Experience designing talent assessment, onboarding or induction programs.
• Strong facilitation and stakeholder engagement skills.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement programs that support employees through the early lifecycle.
• Lead structured approaches to talent assessment, onboarding and induction.
• Partner with leaders to deliver practical, fit-for-purpose solutions across the NT.
• Embed diversity and inclusion principles across programs and practices.

Skills

Organisational development

Workforce capability

Learning & development

Stakeholder engagement

Project management

Onboarding

Induction programs

Diversity & inclusion

Facilitation

Job description

• Join our dynamic Darwin-based team supporting workforce capability and organisational development initiatives in the Northern Territory
• Full-time, fixed term (18 months) position located in Darwin
• Attractive remuneration and salary packaging benefits

About the Royal Flying Doctor Service South Australia / Northern Territory (RFDS SA/NT)
We are one of Australia’s most trusted and respected health and aeromedical service providers, delivering essential care to people across remote, rural and regional communities throughout South Australia and the Northern Territory.
As part of our ongoing strategic and operational activities within the Northern Territory, we are focused on strengthening our workforce and enhancing capability across the region.
Our five-year Strategic Plan prioritises building innovative, responsive and better-connected services that improve health and wellbeing outcomes for all Australians.

You can watch stories about our people, patients and the communities we serve at rfdsnt.com.au

About this Opportunity
The Organisational Development Specialist is responsible for designing and implementing programs, frameworks and resources that support employees through the early stages of the employee lifecycle and enable successful transition, engagement and performance.
Reporting to the Manager Organisational Development, this role will lead the development of structured approaches to talent assessment, onboarding and induction, supporting recruitment and workforce development across the Northern Territory. The role will partner closely with leaders and stakeholders to deliver practical, fit-for-purpose solutions that strengthen workforce capability and employee experience.
The position will also contribute to building organisational capability through the design of fair, evidence-based assessment methodologies, onboarding frameworks and employee integration initiatives, while embedding diversity and inclusion principles across all programs and practices.

About You
You are an organised and collaborative organisational development professional who enjoys designing practical people solutions and supporting workforce capability in a fast-paced and evolving environment.

You will bring:

• Demonstrated experience in organisational development, workforce capability or learning and development roles
• Experience designing and implementing structured frameworks, systems or programs
• Experience in talent assessment, onboarding or induction programs
• Strong facilitation, presentation and stakeholder engagement skills
• Strong written and verbal communication capability
• Program and project management skills with the ability to manage competing priorities
• Understanding of organisational development principles, assessment methodologies and onboarding practices
• Ability to build strong relationships and work collaboratively across diverse stakeholder groups
• Experience working within complex or evolving organisational environments

Our Benefits
As part of our team, you will be supported to achieve your best while contributing to meaningful work that makes a real difference.

We offer:

• Generous salary packaging options (up to $15,899 + $2,650 meal & entertainment)
• Employee Assistance Program
• Reward and recognition programs
• Learning and development opportunities

Further Information
For a confidential discussion about the role, please contact Jo Graham 0428 679 511.

Applications will be reviewed and shortlisted as they are received. Candidates are encouraged to apply promptly, as interviews may commence during the advertising period and the organisation reserves the right to appoint at any stage of the recruitment process.

The Royal Flying Doctor Service is an equal opportunity employer that fosters a positive culture andoffers a diverse, safe and supportive work environment. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Applicants are encouraged to apply.