General Manager, People

• Located in Darwin or Sydney.
• Deliver on the people objectives of the Strategic Plan.
• Permanent part-time 2/3 days per week.

About CareFlight

CareFlight is an Australian “for purpose” aeromedical organisation voted consistently as one of Australia’s most trusted Brands. Our mission is to save lives, speed recovery and serve the community through delivering our charitable social purpose. 

Proudly a 2023 HRD 5 Star Employer of Choice, CareFlight operates across Australia, with major base locations in NSW, and the NT. Specially trained doctors, nurses, paramedics and aircrew use helicopters, turbo prop aircraft, aeromedical jets and patient transport vehicles to provide critical support to over 8,500 patients each year. CareFlight also deploys medical professionals and aircraft in support of defence, government and commercial contracts, and energy and resource sector sites.

The Role

This is a strategic HR leadership role. You will mentor the HR team and engage with the Board and Executive Leadership Team to deliver the people outcomes of the strategic plan. The key objectives of the role are:

• General management, mentoring and leadership of the Human Resources function so that CareFlight can achieve its vision and mission with a culture of patient focus, as well as ensuring industry leading practices, efficient operations, and innovative initiatives.
• Strategic planning, budget planning and implementation, financial modelling, and support for the workforce component of tenders. 
• Facilitate enabling strategies and processes to recruit, train and retain the national workforce.

Required Experience, Skills and Personal Attributes

Essential:

• 5 – 10 years’ experience in strategic human resource leadership with a strong ‘hands on’ focus.
• Demonstrated collaborative leadership style and management experience within a complex multi-disciplined and geographically dispersed workforce.
• Excellent knowledge and understanding of workplace relations and employment legislation to support the diverse range of employees.
• Excellent communication skills and experience in interpersonal and relationship management, with the ability to develop strategic partnerships with diverse stakeholders, maintain confidentiality and be a trusted advisor.
• Strong capacity to initiate and drive outcomes, manage change and sustainably plan for future needs of the organisation.
• Experience in financial modelling, budget preparation and support tender preparation. 
• Need for travel to the NT or NSW (depending upon where based), and other locations as required, approximately one (1) week every two months.

Desirable:

• Experience working in an organisation with a large part time/casual workforce with the ability to develop and maintain productive relationships with, and gain the trust and support of, highly qualified, independently minded professionals.
• Industrial relations experience, particularly in relation to enterprise bargaining will be highly regarded.
• Relevant tertiary qualifications in HR, IR or business management and/or relevant experience.

CareFlight takes pride in championing and empowering fellow CareFlighters inside and outside the workplace. Flexible work arrangements, leadership development courses, Employee Assistance Programs, corporate benefits and health and wellbeing initiatives are some of the ways that CareFlight invests in their most valuable resource: their employees.

All employees must comply with CareFlight’s Drug and Alcohol Management Plan (DAMP) as required by CASA and may be subject to random workplace testing. Criminal Record and Working With Children Checks also apply.

How to Apply

For a copy of the role profile or a confidential discussion, please contact Liska Turner at Omera Partners via email to **********@omerapartners.com.

To apply, please email your CV and a 1-2 page application letter to **********@omerapartners.com.

Applications close on 3 March 2024.