Description:
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 17 brands spanning the country, connecting guests to the land, and to each other. Headquartered in Adelaide, Journey Beyond formed in 2016 and now comprises tourism brands including: iconic trains The Ghan, Indian Pacific, Great Southern, The Overland; premium small-group outback operator Outback Spirit; eco-luxury lodge Sal Salis Ningaloo Reef; aquatic adventures Cruise Whitsundays, Rottnest Express, The Paspaley Pearl Farm Tour, Horizontal Falls Seaplane Adventures, Darwin Harbour Cruises and Journey Beyond Cruise Sydney; our tallest members, Melbourne Skydeck and Eureka 89; the historic Vintage Rail Journeys: The Telegraph Station in Alice Springs and Monarto Safari Resort.
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 You
Due to continued growth, we are on the lookout for an experienced candidate to join our team, someone who can bring both expertise and enthusiasm to the role. You will have qualifications or studies in a relevant discipline, with application of hybrid project management methodologies aligned to project requirements being a distinct advantage.
Your professional experience will include proven success in a similar role, particularly in project or program management within medium to large organisations. You should be able to demonstrate effective communication skills with all levels of management, including senior leadership, and have a history of managing projects that involve agile implementation and complex integrations.
Key attributes we are seeking include:
- Strong ability to develop and maintain effective working relationships.
- A high degree of professionalism and discretion in handling sensitive information.
- Exceptional attention to detail, with a commitment to maintaining high standards of accuracy.
- Proficiency in the Microsoft Office Suite, Monday.com and enterprise software.
About The Role
Reporting to the Group Manager Business Improvement, this position will support Journey Beyond Projects and Growth with the management and delivery of the continuous improvement program and Better Beyond projects. The Journey Beyond Group Project Management Office (PMO) also supports the “Always Growing” Strategic Plan reporting to the Executive General Manager Growth.
The core focus of the role will be on facilitating the project management of key Better Beyond projects and strategic growth projects for the Corporate Division, with support of other Operational Business Better Beyond projects as required.
You will be required to work with all levels of management and Group to ensure timelines are met and project issues are resolved and progressed, ensuring the Better Beyond program maintains momentum and delivers results.
Additional key responsibilities will include :
- Work with management and PMO to manage project resourcing and dependencies
- Provide advice and coaching to management who are new to the program
- Develop project schedules and budgets
- Run all program meetings and minute key actions
- Be an efficient task master of timelines – liaise with managers, supervisors and coordinate the efforts of others to achieve completion of projects to suit client needs
- Organise and supervise project staff and approve contractors
- Monitor progress of project expenditure and risks, and take corrective action if necessary
- Work proactively with the GM of Business Improvement and EGM of Growth to align program activities with the goals of the overall Journey Beyond organisation.
- Prepare monthly, quarterly, annual and ad-hoc reports and analysis for management and other key internal and external stakeholders
- Maintain Better Beyond projects within agreed PMO system and reporting templates
Based at our head office in Adelaide additionally, this is the tourism industry so your willingness to travel across the breathtaking landscapes of Australia will be invaluable.
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
How to Apply
If you’re ready to embrace new challenges and contribute to our dynamic team, we encourage you to apply! Your initiative, reliability, and Change and Growth mindset will be essential to your success in this position.
Apply now. Join us!
Successful candidates are required to provide a current National Police Clearance.
A pre-employment medical may be required as part of the recruitment process.