Murray Bridge SA | 0.8 - 1.0 FTE | $106,682 – $119,506 + Super + Salary Packaging

Make a Difference in Your Community – Join iREACH Rural Health

iREACH Rural Health is a leading provider of primary health care services across rural and regional South Australia, delivering responsive, community-driven programs that improve access to care where it’s needed most.

Originally established in 1995 as the Murray Mallee Division of General Practice, iREACH has grown into a trusted provider working alongside Country SA Primary Health Network (CSAPHN) and other government and non-government partners.

Our services include youth mental health (headspace), mental health support, alcohol and other drug programs, and continuing professional development. We are committed to delivering holistic, evidence-based care shaped by the needs of our communities.

At iREACH, our values guide everything we do: Inclusivity & Diversity, Respect & Compassion, Empowerment, Innovation, Connection and Hope.
Learn more: https://ireach.org.au/

About the Opportunity

We are seeking a People & Policy Lead to join our team in Murray Bridge on a full-time, ongoing basis.

Reporting directly to the Chief Executive Officer and working closely with our Leadership Team, this is a diverse and rewarding prospect to make a meaningful contribution to our people, workplace culture and organisational success.

As our People & Policy Lead, you will play a key role in supporting the entire employee lifecycle, coordinating recruitment and human resources processes, leading the development and review of organisational policies, and ensuring our workforce practices remain compliant with relevant legislative, contractual and accreditation requirements.





The position also provides executive and governance support to the CEO and Board, along with opportunities to contribute to organisational projects, staff engagement initiatives and continuous improvement.

This is an ideal opportunity for a highly organised, proactive and adaptable professional who enjoys variety, values strong working relationships and is passionate about supporting people and improving organisational processes.

The position is based in Murray Bridge, with occasional travel to our Victor Harbor and Mount Barker locations.

Key Responsibilities

- Lead the coordination, development and ongoing review of organisational policies and procedures, ensuring alignment with legislative, contractual and accreditation requirements.
- Coordinate recruitment, onboarding, induction and employee lifecycle processes, working collaboratively with managers across the organisation.
- Provide guidance and administrative support to employees and managers regarding human resources processes, employment conditions and organisational policies.
- Maintain and continuously improve our human resources systems, including Employment Hero, employee records and workforce compliance processes.
- Support employee relations, performance management,



staff engagement and wellbeing initiatives to promote a positive and supportive workplace culture.
- Provide executive and governance support to the CEO, Board and Leadership Team, including meeting coordination, reporting, minutes and organisational documentation.
- Coordinate workplace injury management and return to work processes, including liaison with relevant stakeholders.
- Support payroll administration, employment variations and the application of relevant enterprise agreement conditions.
- Monitor workforce compliance requirements and coordinate documentation and evidence to support accreditation, audits and continuous improvement.
- Contribute to organisational projects, events and initiatives that strengthen systems, processes and workplace practices.

To be Successful in This Role

You will bring:

- A tertiary qualification in Human Resources, Business or a related discipline, or equivalent qualifications and experience.
- Experience in human resources administration, employee lifecycle management, recruitment and workplace processes.
- Strong knowledge of employment legislation, the National Employment Standards and enterprise agreements.
- Demonstrated experience in developing, reviewing and maintaining organisational policies and procedures.
- Experience using human resources information systems, ideally Employment Hero.
- Experience supporting Board or governance processes, including preparing agendas, meeting papers and minutes.
- An understanding of payroll processes, employment conditions and remuneration arrangements.
- Experience supporting organisational compliance, accreditation or audit processes.
- Excellent interpersonal, communication and re

📌 People & Policy Lead (Murray Bridge)
🏢 iREACH Rural Health
📍 Murray Bridge