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 seeking an experienced Food and Beverage Manager, to lead the Front of House operation of our luxury resort and lodge. This role will draw on your guest service flare and hospitality knowledge. Opening to the public in mid-2025, this role will be instrumental in the concept and creation of the Front of House aspect of our luxury hotel and lodge operation. This is a fun and truly unique opportunity.

• Working closely with the operation providing guidance and support to establish and maintain consistency in the delivery of the food & beverage including pre opening.
• Develop menus and collaborate with the culinary team on site to ensure the delivery of exceptional culinary experiences for our guests ensuring the food offering is unique to the property.
• Provide training to the team, ensuring they are proficient in service techniques, product knowledge, and safety procedures.
• Monitor and control costs, including food and beverage inventory, and other operational expenses, to maximise profitability without compromising quality and guest service.
• Engage with suppliers to source and select products, negotiate contracts, and ensure that quality and price standards are met.
• Continuously evaluate guest feedback and implement improvement strategies to enhance the overall dining experience.

About you

You will have a deep understanding of the Food and Beverage and Hotel industry, with previous experience in a senior position. Ideally, in leading a food and beverage establishment or hotel.

You will have a collaborative working style, be highly organised and be detail oriented. There will be a strong emphasis on continuous improvement to ensure and maintain the highest quality and distinctive service, fostering an engaged, skilled and motivated team. 

The ideal candidate will have:

• Extensive knowledge of food and beverage operations.
• Excellent organisational and time management skills, with the ability to multitask and prioritise in a fast-paced environment.
• Proven ability to manage budgets, control costs, and drive revenue growth.
• A passion for delivering exceptional service and ensuring guest satisfaction.
• Strong leadership and communication skills, with the ability to motivate and inspire a diverse team.
• Understanding of food safety and hygiene regulations, and Food Safety certificate.

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!

Company Overview:

BizCover has got small businesses backs when it comes to insurance! Small businesses need insurance to protect their livelihoods.  They need insurance in a fast, easy to understand format and that’s why they need BizCover. So what makes BizCover stand out from the crowd?

The Team:

The Risk and Compliance team basically does what it’s name suggests – we advise the business on matters of risk strategies and mitigation and compliance obligations. Reporting directly to the Head of Risk and Compliance you will work in a team that is responsible for the Quality Assurance, Dispute Resolution and the Compliance function across all BizCover channels and geographies.

Duration: 6 months fixed term contract (Opportunity for Perm)

The Role:

Reporting into the Head of Risk & Compliance, the QA & Compliance Manager has two main accountabilities namely leading the QA team including ensuring the adequacy of the QA framework, and overseeing compliance across the business.

They will be responsible for providing guidance and support, across the company on compliance related matters. They will ensure we are compliant with our regulatory obligations and AFSL, by ensuring our internal compliance, monitoring & supervision and risk frameworks are in place and being adhered to.

They will also be managing our Third Party Risk Management Framework including contract review, maintenance of the supplier calendar and sanction screening.

This role will also support the team with dispute resolution working with stakeholders across BizCover to ensure fair and timely outcomes for our customers. The role requires strong leadership, attention to detail, and the ability to embed compliance into operational and strategic activities across BizCover.

Day to day responsibilities:

Compliance:

• Implement and promote BizCover’s risk and compliance policies and practices
• Monitor and ensure compliance and QA frameworks are current and adequate
• Ensure compliance with regulatory frameworks, review and/or establish a compliance manual including process implementations, insurer compliance along with regular auditing processes
• Provide strategic compliance and risk advice to the business on current business, new proposals or business change
• Manage all legal matters and issues including intellectual property, contracts, binder and partner agreements, employment related issues, policies and any items that require general compliance input
• Compliance sign off on agreements and the management of the supplier calendar (a source of truth of all arrangements with workflow capability)

• Conduct/manage induction training on compliance and QA and review of staff training
• Manage Sanctions screening
• Working with our technology and operations teams to embed compliance frameworks and processes into systems and operational processes including AI implementations
• Internal and external policy end-to-end management (including creation, reviews and reporting)
• Create, implement and periodically review quality management documents which meet ISO 9001 standards.
• Assist with end-to-end complaints handling in line with policies and procedures, ensuring adherence to regulatory frameworks.

• Monitor legislative changes, assess their impact on the business, and review or develop processes and policies to ensure compliance and operational efficiency.
• Assist and partake in periodic audits initiated by insurer/s and/or internally.
• Facilitate end-to-end breach and incident management by leading project teams, maintaining the incident register, tracking incident status to resolution or completion, and driving the remediation of breaches and incidents.
• Review and optimise customer communication journeys, including emails, SMS, and letters, to ensure clarity, accuracy, and alignment with product updates, insurer changes, or incident remediation efforts.
• Review marketing materials and content to ensure compliance with regulatory standards, including AFSL requirements, and alignment with legal and risk obligations.
• Establish and maintain open channels of communication with insurer compliance teams to facilitate collaboration, address compliance matters, and ensure alignment with regulatory and business requirements.
• Manage compliance committee operations, including preparing reports, agendas, and minutes, distributing outcomes to the Executive team, and monitoring actions to ensure timely completion and accountability.
• Provide guidance and support to call centre and operational teams to ensure customer and third-party enquiries are handled in compliance with regulatory requirements and internal policies.

QA:

• Management of the QA team (1x QA Team Lead, 4x QA officers & 1x Risk and Compliance Graduate).
• Oversee reporting on QA performance and compliance (e.g. QA reporting).
• Prepare management action plans to address key compliance issues and risks identified through the QA process.
• Creation and review of call centre scripting and QA scoring across sales, service, claims and retention teams .
• Lead Oversee the QA calibration sessions with the call centre teams
• Provide insights into the performance and risks arising from our operations (technology and call centre).
• Act as the primary point of contact for escalated QA matters, providing guidance, resolution, and ensuring alignment with compliance and quality standards.
• Manage end-to-end projects relating to QA and/or directly impacting QA deliverables.

How will I be measured?

• Existence of up-to-date QA and compliance frameworks including documentation of processes
• Passing of ongoing audits
• Meeting KPIs with regards to QA
• Advancement and embedment of our compliance automation frameworks
• Timely resolution of complaints
• Over time the reduction in the reoccurrence of the repeated complaints through the identification of root causes via the QA process

What do I need to be successful? 

• Law degree
• A minimum of 3 years post qualification experience in insurance law and/or financial services law
• Strong attention to detail
• Ability to prioritize and manage competing demands and time frames
• Ability to work with a wide range of people in a collegiate and responsive manner

• Hybrid working model with flexibility to work from home up to 3 days a week and a minimum of 2 days a week in the Sydney CBD office.

• Exciting and rewarding team culture
• Quarterly recognition awards
• Business Casual dress code
• Rewarding Employee Incentive Program
• Growing company with progression opportunities

Diversity of employees makes for a creative and fun workplace. At BizCover, we truly believe in the power of diversity. We actively welcome applications from individuals with all kinds of backgrounds and experiences. If you share our passion for making a difference and believe in creating an inclusive work environment, we would be thrilled to have you apply for this amazing opportunity.

Come and be a part of our journey as we foster a diverse and supportive atmosphere where everyone can flourish and showcase their distinct skills. Constantly strive to be the best we can, we look for people who are –

Customer Fanatics - noun:  a person who delivers a first class customer experience every time
Drumbeaters - noun:  a person who enthusiastically celebrates and supports their teammates and the business
Finishers - noun:   a person you can trust to get it done
Advancer - noun:  a person who always wants to do better

Diversity of employees makes for a creative and fun workplace. At BizCover, we truly believe in the power of diversity. We actively welcome applications from individuals with all kinds of backgrounds and experiences. If you share our passion for making a difference and believe in creating an inclusive work environment, we would be thrilled to have you apply for this amazing opportunity.