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

About Journey Beyond

Australia’s leading experiential tourism group, Journey Beyond, is privileged to operate 14 brands spanning the country, connecting guests to the land, and to each other. Joining the Journey Beyond family, you will play an integral role in supporting our business as we continue to share special places and shape lasting memories for our guests.

About the role

We are currently looking for a HR professional to join our innovative team as a Human Resource Advisor supporting our luxury resort and lodge. Opening to the public in mid-2025, we are seeking a dynamic professional who will partner with the business to provide exceptional HR support, guidance and leadership across the hotel operations. This role will work collaboratively with the broader Human Resource team and in particular, the team in the Rail business.

About you

You will be a savvy, commercial and practiced professional with experience, in developing high-quality HR solutions that will enable the hotel to deliver on its key commercial drivers.

You will be responsible for the delivery of key projects and managing the day-to-day HR operations with the support of the Human Resource Manager.

We need a resilient all-rounder who is looking to grow and develop. This role will be a hybrid role with at least 3 days per week based in Monarto, South Australia. Your tasks will range from recruitment, particularly for pre-opening, coaching and mentoring of people leaders and learning and development. A degree in Human Resources or a related discipline is preferred while not essential. Hotel experience or/and tourism experience is also advantageous.

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 

Join us and contribute to an exciting journey where you'll create unforgettable experiences for our guests!

THE GROUP

Our suite of iconic tourism brands stretches across Australia’s beautiful coastline and deep into the heart of our continent’s rich landscape. We own and operate Journey Beyond Rail Expeditions (The Ghan, Indian Pacific, Great Southern and The Overland), Rottnest Express, Cruise Whitsundays, Darwin Harbour Cruises, Sal Salis Ningaloo Reef, Outback Spirit, Melbourne Skydeck, Eureka 89, Journey Beyond Cruise Sydney and Horizontal Falls Seaplane Adventures.

THE BUSINESS

Outback Spirit Tours offers a range of unique adventure tours, desert safaris and luxury short stays across our beautiful country. Our adventures capture the very essence of Australia, from the rugged red cliffs of the Kimberley to the unspoiled natural wonder of Tasmania, we bring iconic experiences to life. We operate 9 lodges in some of the most remote, inaccessible and beautiful locations. Our team of guides, drivers, lodge and operations staff are passionate about the outdoors and take pride in bringing our guests on the adventure of a lifetime.

THE OPPORTUNITY

We are currently seeking a motivated and proactive Human Resource Coordinator to join the team on a permanent full-time basis. This is an office based opportunity working Monday to Friday with the flexibility to work from home on Fridays!

A valued member of the HR Operations team this is an opportunity to develop your HR career in a fast paced, challenging industry and work with a collaborative and supportive HR team.

Reporting to the Human Resource Manager, this role will provide support and assistance with the administration of the day-to-day operations of HR functions and duties. You will assist in the areas of recruitment, onboarding, learning and development, performance management, and general HR administration. You will establish and maintain high quality and timely work flow of the HR administration and coordination to enable effective performance of a wide range of HR functions, ensuring a high level of service to the team and the Outback Spirit business whilst maintaining complete confidentiality.

We can guarantee that no two days will be the same!

Key responsibilities

• Assist and support the recruitment and talent acquisition process by writing compelling job ads, advertising, reviewing and shortlisting candidates, conduct initial phone screening interviews and general candidate communications;
• Prepare contracts of employment and employment related correspondence;
• Ensure new starter documents for setting up new employees is complete and accurate;
• Provide guidance and support to leaders on onboarding and induction programs for new employees;
• Oversee probationary period reviews including audits, reminders and confirmations;
• Support leaders and employees with HR related queries in a supportive and timely manner;
• Work closely with the wider HR Team to support the businesses and collaboratively drive key HR initiatives/projects;
• Provide general support on a range of administrative and operational matters to ensure the effective running of HR;
• Provide key metric and general reporting to the Leadership team;
• Coordination and record keeping for key employee dates.

THE CANDIDATE

To be successful in this position you will have a flexible approach to day to day tasks while proactively meeting expected deadlines. You will be process-driven and able to operate calmly under pressure, whilst assisting the leadership team with making informed decisions and balance multiple competing priorities. You will be a self-motivated team player with a demonstrated positive "can-do" attitude with superior demonstrated skills in communication and organisation. You will love engaging with people and place huge value on showing empathy and kindness, even through the tough stuff.

You will be someone who is known for their:

• Analytical thinking with the ability to foresee effective solutions;
• Intermediate to advanced experience using multiple software systems & the Microsoft Suite;
• Faultless attention to detail;
• Persistence and resilient attitude;
• Impeccable personal integrity and pride;
• Proactive attitude towards tasks with ability to forward think;
• Problem solving and adaptable thinking strategies;
• Efficient, consistent, and professional through their work;
• An outstanding role model for other team members;
• Ability to thrive in an autonomous environment with strong self-motivation.

The successful candidate will have/be:

• Prior HR administration/coordinator experience;
• Experience in HRIS software and working within a HR environment, desirable;
• Strong computer skills with intermediate to advanced literacy in Microsoft Office products;
• Experience working within multiple systems which cross over;
• Experience working in hospitality/tourism business.

This is an amazing opportunity to work within an administrative capacity for a growing tourism business that will reward you well and value your contribution.

• Generous Travel discounts across the Journey Beyond Group;
• Study assistance Policy;
• Private Health discounts;
• Employee Assistance program;
• Discounts on Journey Beyond merchandise.

HOW TO APPLY

We are currently only accepting applications of those residing in Australia with working rights. If this sounds like the opportunity you have been waiting for and you feel you have the right skills, experience and disposition then please apply now with a Cover Letter & Resume!

THE OPPORTUNITY:

As part of the continued growth and innovation of our Air Quality service, ERM has an opportunity for an experienced leader to join our global consulting firm as a Principal Consultant in Australia and become a true business leader in an organization with Sustainability at its heart.

We are looking for established professionals who are interested in being part of this thriving global community – outstanding individuals who combine strong desires around consulting and business development with a strong technical foundation – to foster and expand a network of excellent client relationships. We seek talented specialists to help us drive the continued growth of ERM’s business through selling and delivering world-class services, recruiting and developing our next generation of leaders, and further advancing our reputation for supporting development of some of the world’s most complex projects.

This is a Principal Level opportunity for an Air Quality Consultant looking to further his/her career in a global environmental/social leader that aims to lead the field in sustainability consulting. A career as an ERM Business Leader/Employee is unique. Our model offers unparalleled opportunities for consultants with ambition, vision and proven expertise, providing:

• The opportunity to contribute significantly to key decisions, including the overall strategic direction of our organization.

• Meaningful opportunity for equity ownership with significant financial and intangible rewards

• The ability to provide “thought leadership” on a wide range of technical and business issues impacting our core markets.

• An extension of ERM’s market position and reach with your established relationships to further drive our growth.

ROLE PROFILE:

• To support the successful delivery of ERM Australia Pacific Air Quality projects and objectives by:

• Initiating and leading sales efforts, including managing large, complex, multidisciplinary projects, proposal writing and delivery

• Project management experience with accountability for managing project risk and delivering performance

• Client engagement activity with a local network and recent business development successes

• Building effective working relationships within project team, discipline and business needs

• satisfaction/ Meet business financial targets, overall project budget and schedule, client expectations, and internal and contract requirements

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Minimum of 7 - 10 years' relevant experience in a consulting environment, with the following:

• Tertiary qualifications (or higher) in engineering, science, meteorology or chemistry

• Understanding of the regulatory requirements and relevant legislation

• Ability to build and maintain effective working relationships

• Strong initiative with the ability to work independently where required

• High level Excel skills including data manipulation

• Flexibility to conduct a variety of assessment and tackle complex problems using innovative solutions

• Project management experience with accountability for managing project risk and delivering performance

• Client engagement activity with a local network and recent business development successes

• Proven ability to complete projects within budget and on schedule

• A genuine desire to work with a great team and to mentor and develop your colleagues

• Experience in air quality dispersion modelling

Who We Are:

As the world’s leading sustainability consulting firm, ERM is uniquely positioned to contribute to the environment and society through the expertise and energy of our employees worldwide. Sustainability is what we do, and is at the heart of both our service offerings and how we operate our business. For our people, our vision means attracting, inspiring, developing and rewarding our people to work with the best clients and on the biggest challenges, thus creating valuable careers. We achieve our vision in a sustainable manner by maintaining and living our ERM values that include Accountability, Caring for our People, Client Focus, Collaboration, Empowerment, and Transparency. 

ERM does not accept recruiting agency resumes. Please do not forward resumes to our jobs alias, ERM employees or any other company location. ERM is not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes.

ERM is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, marital status or disability status.

Thank you for your interest in ERM.

About the job

ERM is seeking an experienced Senior Environmental Planner/ Consultant to be based in our Sydney or Newcastle office, to lead major projects approvals and environmental impact assessment processes, with a focus on renewables and major infrastructure projects. As a Senior Environmental Planner/Consultant, your leadership, client relationship, and technical consulting skills will support the growth of ERM’s business and client base. You will have access to ERM’s global Impact Assessment Technical Community, sharing multi-disciplinary resources and best practices across the industry. This is an excellent opportunity for a senior professional looking to advance their career level with a global environmental leader on both local and international projects.

Role/Responsibilities:

• Lead environmental impact assessment projects and complex approvals processes.

• Project manage multiple projects within scope and budget and ensure quality standards on project deliverables.

• Prepare technical proposals and participate in business development with existing clients.

• Mentor junior and mid-level consulting staff to develop their skill sets in the environmental impact assessments and approvals.

• Build strong collaborative relationships with other ERM employees.

If you have the following, we want to hear from you:

• Bachelor’s degree in Urban Planning, Environmental Engineering, Environmental Science, or similar.

• Minimum 6 years’ experience in statutory planning and/or environmental approvals.

• Familiarity with Commonwealth and NSW environmental legislation and their application to facilitate the delivery of infrastructure projects.

• Broader experience in legislation of other jurisdictions, environmental management and stakeholder management would be viewed favourably.

• Well-developed team building and influencing skills; unquestioned integrity; and the experience, confidence, and stature to effectively address client and business needs and challenges.

• Solid experience building sustaining relationships with major clients.

• Excellent writing, communication, presentation, strategic thinking, and people skills.

• Authorisation to work in Australia.

Who We Are:

As the world’s leading sustainability consulting firm, ERM is uniquely positioned to contribute to the environment and society through the expertise and energy of our employees worldwide. Sustainability is what we do and is at the heart of both our service offerings and how we operate our business. For our people, our vision means attracting, inspiring, developing and rewarding our people to work with the best clients and on the biggest challenges, thus creating valuable careers. We achieve our vision in a sustainable manner by maintaining and living our ERM values that include Accountability, Caring for our People, Client Focus, Collaboration, Empowerment, and Transparency.

ERM does not accept recruiting agency resumes. Please do not forward resumes to our jobs alias, ERM employees or any other company location. ERM is not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes.

ERM is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, marital status or disability status.

Thank you for your interest in ERM.