Industrial Relations Senior Advisor

Journey Beyond; Adelaide; On-site; ZAR 1,259,000 - 1,602,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discounts on Journey Beyond travel

Study assistance policy

Employee referral policy

Parental leave program

Purchased leave policy

Private health discounts

Employee assistance program

Merchandise discounts

Flexible working

Job summary

Journey Beyond is seeking an Industrial Relations Senior Advisor to join the Adelaide CBD team on a 12-month fixed-term contract. You will lead strategic IR initiatives across a national portfolio, ensuring consistent enterprise agreements and sound workplace relations.

You will guide leaders through complex matters, align legislation with operational needs, and collaborate with HR, payroll and operations to manage risk and drive constructive outcomes.

Qualifications

• 3+ years in employee or industrial relations, including complex unionised environments.
• Strong knowledge of the Fair Work Act, modern awards and enterprise agreements.
• Experience reviewing, consolidating and delivering IR projects.
• Experience planning bargaining and engaging unions and employee reps.
• Clear, practical advice with sound judgment.

Responsibilities

• Develop a plan to unify enterprise agreements across the group.
• Shape bargaining strategies and support negotiations.
• Guide leaders through investigations, grievances and disputes.
• Translate legislation, awards and agreements into practical guidance.
• Partner with HR, Payroll and operations to identify risks and enable change.

Skills

IR Expertise

Union Engagement

Communication

Influencing Skills

Risk Assessment

Education

HR/IR/Law degree

Job description

Industrial Relations Senior Advisor | Journey Beyond

12-month fixed term contract | Adelaide CBD

Be a part of sharing special places and shaping lasting memories with Australia’s leading experiential tourism business.

About Journey Beyond

Journey Beyond is Australia's leading experiential tourism group, operating 35 brands across Australia and New Zealand that connect guests to the land and to each other.

The group was formed in 2016 and now includes:

Rail & Touring: Iconic trains: The Ghan, Indian Pacific, Great Southern, The Overland and Vintage Rail Journeys, the Murray Princess, Adelaide Sightseeing, premium small-group outback operator Outback Spirit and New Zealand coach tour specialist Grand Pacific Tours.

Resorts & Lodges: Ayers Rock Resort, Kakadu Crocodile Hotel, Kingfisher Bay Resort and K'gari Beach Resort, Sal Salis Ningaloo Reef and Monarto Safari Resort.

Experiences & Attractions: Cruise Whitsundays, Rottnest Express, Sailaway Port Douglas, Horizontal Falls Seaplane Adventures, Darwin Harbour Cruises, Journey Beyond Cruise Sydney, Melbourne Skydeck, Eureka 89, Alice Springs Telegraph Station, Exmouth Dive and Whalesharks Ningaloo, Mosman Gorge Cultural Centre, Captain Cook Cruises Sydney & Perth, Starship Sydney, The Jackson, Bells Functions, Swan Valley Tours, Red Cat Adventures, Whitsunday Jetski Tours, K'gari Explorer Tours, and Island Connections: Bruny Island, the Whitsundays, K'gari, Darwin -Mandorah, Tiwi Islands and Groote Eylandt.

About The Role

Ready to put your industrial relations expertise behind meaningful change across some of Australia’s most iconic tourism brands?

You’ll join our Adelaide CBD team on a 12-month fixed term contract, with the opportunity to influence how we bring our businesses together. Combining strategic projects with hands-on advice, you’ll work alongside HR and operational leaders across a diverse national portfolio.

A key part of your work will be helping bring different enterprise agreements into a more consistent approach across the group. You’ll also guide leaders through complex workplace matters, building confidence and supporting constructive relationships with employees and unions.

Key responsibilities will include:

• Develop a practical plan to bring enterprise agreements together across the group.
• Help shape bargaining strategies and support enterprise agreement negotiations.
• Guide leaders through complex investigations, grievances and workplace disputes.
• Translate employment legislation, awards and agreements into clear, practical advice.
• Partner with HR, Payroll and operational teams to identify risks and support workplace change.

About You

You enjoy making sense of complex industrial matters and finding solutions that work for people and the business. You build trust through clear advice and sound judgement, and you’re comfortable balancing longer-term projects with matters that need your attention today.

You’ll bring:

• At least three years’ experience in employee or industrial relations, including complex matters within unionised workplaces.
• Strong knowledge of the Fair Work Act, modern awards and enterprise agreements.
• Experience reviewing and consolidating enterprise agreements and delivering IR projects.
• Experience planning and supporting enterprise bargaining, with confidence engaging unions and employee representatives.
• Strong communication and influencing skills, with the ability to turn complex issues into practical recommendations.

What We Offer

• Generous discounts on Journey Beyond travel and experiences
• Study Assistance Policy
• Employee Referral Policy
• Parental Leave program
• Purchased Leave policy
• Private Health discounts
• Employee Assistance Program
• Discounts on Journey Beyond merchandise
• Flexible working environment

Successful candidates are required to provide a current National Police Clearance.

A pre-employment medical may be required as part of the recruitment process.

• Qualifications in Human Resources, Industrial Relations, Law or in a related discipline is highly desirable
• Sound knowledge of the Fair Work Act and contemporary IR frameworks
• Strong experience in an employee and/or industrial relations role within a complex or unionised environment.
• Excellent understanding of employment legislation, enterprise agreements, modern awards and industrial frameworks.
• Proven experience reviewing, structuring, and consolidating disparate Enterprise Agreements, ideally within an M&A or post-acquisition corporate environment