Senior Advisor - Industrial & Employee Relations

Team Global Express are looking for a Senior Advisor – Industrial & Employee Relations to join our People division and play a key role in shaping how we manage I&ER across the business.

Reporting to the General Manager - I&ER and Employment Counsel, you'll be the trusted advisor leaders turn to for practical, strategic guidance on industrial and employee relations matters from compliance and risk to enterprise bargaining and everything in between.

What you'll be doing

• Advising leaders on I&ER matters, including compliance and interpretation across industrial relations regulatory platforms

• Supporting the planning and negotiation of industrial instruments, including enterprise agreements, local agreements and contract carrier agreements

• Identifying and analysing I&ER risks and opportunities, and facilitating outcomes to resolve issues

• Representing TGE in dealings with union representatives and at Fair Work Commission conciliations and conferences

• Auditing and maintaining compliance with industrial instruments, policies and statutory obligations

• Designing and delivering I&ER training to build capability across the People Team and Operational Leaders

• Staying ahead of the curve tracking legislative change, case law and industry trends through active networks and forums

What you'll bring

• 4+ years' experience in I&ER or a related role, within an industrial and unionised environment

• Advanced knowledge of Australian employment law and the industrial relations regulatory landscape

• Proven advocacy experience before the Fair Work Commission (conciliations and conferences)

• Demonstrated ability to support and influence enterprise agreement negotiations with employee organisations

• Strong strategic thinking, translated into practical, on-the-ground outcomes

• Advanced problem-solving skills and the ability to prioritise competing demands under pressure

• Tertiary qualification in HR, law, industrial relations or equivalent experience

• A current Australian driver's licence

Why join TGE

Be part of a business at the centre of Australia's logistics network, working on high-impact I&ER matters that shape how we operate at scale.

About Team Global Express

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 https://teamglobalexp.com/.

Why TGE

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.

What we offer

• 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.

An inclusive workplace, works for everyone

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.

Our recruitment process

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.

Other things to note

• When you apply, please tell us the pronouns you use and any reasonable adjustments you may need during the recruitment process.

• During the recruitment process, please keep an eye on your junk emails and spam folders for updates.

• TGE is listed as one of LinkedIn’s Top Companies of 2023 and 2024 in Australia.