Senior Manager, Industrial & Employee Relations
About this role
Flexible on location for this exciting opportunity!
Lead the strategy. Influence the business. Shape the future of Industrial Relations.
TGE Freight is transforming and we're looking for an exceptional Senior Manager – Industrial & Employee Relations to help lead that journey.
This is a high-impact leadership role where you'll partner with executives, influence business strategy and lead Industrial & Employee Relations across a large, complex and highly unionised national workforce.
You'll be at the forefront of enterprise bargaining, industrial strategy, organisational change and high-profile workplace matters, providing trusted advice that drives commercial outcomes while managing business risk.
What you'll bring
Extensive senior ER/IR experience within a large, unionised organisation.
A proven track record leading enterprise bargaining and complex industrial negotiations.
Deep knowledge of Australian employment and industrial relations legislation.
Experience managing industrial disputes and representing organisations before the Fair Work Commission.
Outstanding commercial judgement, executive presence and stakeholder influence.
Why Team Global Express?
This is more than an Industrial Relations role—it's an opportunity to shape the future of one of Australia's leading freight and logistics businesses.
You'll work alongside executive leaders, influence critical business decisions and leave a lasting impact on our people, our culture and our industrial strategy.
If you're an accomplished Industrial Relations leader looking for your next challenge, we'd love to hear from you.
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
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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.