Senior Advisor - Industrial & Employee Relations

Team Global Express (TGE) is an Australian-owned transport and logistics business delivering to Australia and New Zealand. We’re not only transforming our operations but striving towards changing the logistics industry and becoming an Environmental, Social, and Governance leader by 2030. To learn more about our story, visit www.teamglobalexpress.com.

We care about our customers, our people, and our planet. We are always innovating and improving our services. We are driven by passion and purpose, and we never stop.

• Competitive salary above industry standards

• Upskilling, training, mentoring and more to support your career development journey

• Fun and practical employee perks and discounts

• Flexible work, including work from home

• Inclusive parental leave policy that supports all parents & carers

• Peer recognition awards acknowledge when you go above and beyond.

About the role

We are seeking a Senior Industrial & Employee Relations (I&ER) Advisor to facilitate accurate and strategic I&ER expertise aligned to the I&ER Team’s objectives. You will have the opportunity to identify and analyse I&ER risks and opportunities, including advising on solutions and facilitating outcomes as required. You will lead initiatives that advance business unit operational and strategic outcomes consistent with the broader business objectives and I&ER Standard.

This position can be based in Adelaide, Melbourne or Sydney.

What you’ll do:

• Provide advice and support to leaders on I&ER matters, including compliance and interpretation across the suite of industrial relations regulatory platforms.
• Ensure compliance with applicable industrial instruments, policies, procedures and statutory provisions through the completion of audits.
• Analyse I&ER risks, opportunities and solutions before facilitating outcomes to support the resolution of I&ER issues.
• Lead planning and negotiation of industrial instruments including enterprise agreements, local agreements and contract carrier agreements aligned to approved mandates and business objectives.
• Development and facilitation of relevant I&ER training to support capability and empowerment of the People Team and Operational Leaders.
• Represent Team Global Express in dealings with union representatives and at Fair Work Commission conciliations and conferences.
• Review and maintain policies and procedures to ensure best practice and compliance with industrial obligations.
• Regularly engaging in forums, maintaining networks and liaising with third parties to keep the I&ER Team up-to-date of changes, trends, policies, legislation, case law and strategies in I&ER management.

What you’ll bring:

The role requires someone driven, passionate, organised, and tenacious. 

• Tertiary qualification in human resources, law, industrial relations or similar experience/related tertiary qualifications
• Minimum of 3-4 years of experience in Industrial & Employee Relations roles.
• Think strategically and translate this into leading practical operational outcomes that include analysing and explaining the I&ER risk profile.
• The ability to lead and influence enterprise agreement negotiations with employee organisations on behalf of TGE.
• Advanced knowledge of Australian employment law.
• Experience in advocacy before the Fair Work Commission in conciliations and conferences.
• Advanced knowledge of in the suite of industrial relations regulatory platforms relevant to business operations.
• Advanced knowledge of case management processes to ensure compliance with applicable industrial instruments, policies, procedures and statutory provisions to support the resolution of issues.

If you have a passion for industrial relations and are committed to delivering high-quality advice and support to our business, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity.

We celebrate difference. We are committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace that gives everyone the chance to contribute to a bigger and brighter future with us. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we welcome and invite applicants of all ages, cultural backgrounds, genders, sexual orientations, people living with disabilities, neurodiverse individuals and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples to apply. Team Global Express acknowledges the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples as First Peoples of Australia and the Māori, as tangata whenua and Treaty of Waitangi partners in Aotearoa New Zealand.

Applying for a job starts with an online application form, from there you may be invited to complete an online assessment followed by a virtual or in person interview. The last step is undergoing pre-employment checks, which includes a criminal history check and a medical assessment including fitness to work and drug & alcohol screening.

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