Senior Safety, Health, Environment and Quality Advisor
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- Full time permanent position available in Adelaide, Alice Springs or Darwin
- Play a key role in maintaining safety, health, environment and quality standards for all employees
- Work within a diverse and supportive work setting
About the Royal Flying Doctor Service Central Operations (serving 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.
About this Opportunity
An opportunity for a motivated and passionate Senior Safety, Health, Setting and Quality (SHEQ) Advisor. Your role will be multifaceted with responsibilities spanning across various areas. You will help design and implement specific programs addressing workplace health & safety for our people across aviation, clinical, corporate, and retail disciplines/functions.
Your key Responsibilities will include but not limited to:
- Lead the design, review, and rollout of targeted Occupational Health, Safety & Wellbeing programs that address workplace-specific risks and drive a culture of care.
- Deliver high-impact summary reports with actionable insights to People Leaders, the Executive Leadership Team, and the Board—turning data into decisions.
- Conduct focused workplace assessments to identify and resolve health, safety, and wellbeing challenges before they escalate.
- Collaborate with key stakeholders to ensure RFDS SA/NT workers are equipped with essential tools and capabilities—ranging from advanced communications systems to safe driving techniques and personal safety training.
- Champion compliance and continuous improvement across all safety, environmental, and quality accreditation frameworks.
- Drive strategic input into RFDS SA/NT’s environmental plan, contributing to meaningful emissions reduction and sustainability outcomes. Design, review and implement workplace-specific Occupational Health, Safety and Wellbeing programs.
About You
To be considered for the role you require:
- Relevant qualification in Work Health and Safety, Environment, Quality, or related fields
- High level of knowledge and skill in managing occupational health, safety and wellbeing in a high-risk industry
- Knowledge and understanding of relevant legislation for Work Health and Safety and Environmental legislative requirements
- Experience in managing/conducting remote and regional operations, particularly in hostile environments
- Effective leadership skills including highly developed skills in communication, problem solving conflict resolution and negotiation
Experience in Incident investigation experience would be advantageous, however, not essential.
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:
- 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 Working Arrangements
- Employee Assistance Program
- Reward and Recognition
- Employee Value Awards
- Comprehensive orientation program for new starters
- Free onsite parking
Further Information
To view a copy of the position description please click here.
For a confidential discussion, contact Liz Hipper, Manager, Safety, Health, Environment and Quality on.
Applications close at 11:59pm on 4th November 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.
We reserve the right to make an offer prior to the closing date. We encourage those interested in the position to submit their application as soon 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.
Seniority level
- Associate
Employment type
- Full-time
Job function
- Human Resources, Quality Assurance, and Strategy/Planning
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