Due to an internal development opportunity, our Townsville Plant is currently recruiting a Workplace Health & Safety (WHS) and Return to Work (RTW) Coordinator to join the team on a full time basis. Reporting to the Plant Manager, the WHS & RTW Coordinator will work closely with the management team and play a vital role in the successful operation of the processing plant, ensuring a safe and compliant workplace while supporting the effective management of workplace injuries and facilitating employees’ safe and timely return to work.

About You

- Demonstrated experience in WHS and Injury Management (IMC)
- Certificate IV in Work Health and Safety (or higher)
- Rehabilitation and Return to Work Coordinator certification (or equivalent)
- Fire Safety Advisor training (or willingness to obtain)
- Strong working knowledge of the WHS Act 2011, relevant regulations, Codes of Practice, and Australian Standards
- Sound understanding of Queensland workplace rehabilitation legislation
- Experience within a large, self-insured organisation (advantageous)
- Well-developed negotiation and conflict resolution skills
- Strong organisational, time management and problem-solving abilities
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
- Ability to work effectively within a team environment

Why Join JBS?

- Heavily discounted premium JBS meat products through our onsite butcher shop
- Long-term career development opportunities with a global organisation
- Regular team-building events, including BBQs and employee milestone celebrations
- Relocation assistance for eligible candidates, including support with transport,



flights and/or short-term accommodation
- Access to heavily discounted corporate and casual apparel from major brands, including R.M. Williams, Ariat and R.B. Sellars
- Corporate discounts with AustralianSuper, Bupa and Medibank Private Health Insurance
- Exclusive discounts with AVIS Australia car hire
- Access to exclusive CommBank banking offers
- 15% off Dell Technologies products
- Significant discounts on adventure experiences through Adrenaline
- Novated leasing options (eligibility criteria apply)
- Retail discounts via The Ambassador Card - Australia's premier member benefits program
- $50 off when you shop at Specsavers through the JBS Corporate Club
- 10% off eligible Telstra mobile plans

About Us

JBS Australia, part of the global JBS business, is the largest and most respected meat and food processor in Australia with a strong portfolio of leading beef, lamb, pork, salmon and value-added products. Our Northern division operates five beef processing plants across Queensland and Northern NSW, producing more than 400,000 tonnes of beef products every year.

Located 12km south of Townsville, a major gateway to Queensland’s world-renowned Great Barrier Reef, the JBS Townsville Plant is JBS Australia’s most northern operation. Cattle are sourced from a wide supply area, including the Northern Territory, north and north-western Queensland and packed into the AMH brand, the most trusted name in beef. The plant employs approximately 500 team members with a processing capacity of 900 head of cattle per day, operating 5 days per week.

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📌 WHS & RTW Coordinator (Townsville)
🏢 JBS
📍 Townsville