JBS Australia is looking for a qualified Mechanical Fitter to join our maintenance team at our Rockhampton beef processing plant. You will keep our plant running safely, reliably and with minimal downtime, as part of a high-performing team delivering some of Australia's best beef brands to customers around the world.

About the Role

- Maintain and repair mechanical equipment across a large-scale beef processing facility

- Execute planned maintenance using SAP (or similar work management systems)

- Diagnose and resolve faults quickly to minimise production impact

- Support reliability programs that reduce unplanned downtime

- Uphold high standards of food safety, hygiene, and plant efficiency

The Pay

The figures below are effective hourly rates, what the role actually earns on average across the 8-week roster, factoring in weekend work, afternoon shifts and on-call. Your base EA rate and penalties are paid as normal on your payslip; the effective rate simply shows what it all adds up to per hour worked.

- L4 Trade-qualified (entry) – $49.41 / hr

- L3 Experienced tradesperson – $50.73 / hr

- L2 Area lead tradesperson – $53.04 / hr

- L1 Senior tradesperson (by appointment) – $54.33 / hr

Plus $500 per year meat allowance paid weekly on top of the hourly rate.

The Roster

An 8-week rotating pattern averaging 40 hours per week. Every worked shift is 10 hours, and you get the same pattern back every 8 weeks,



so you can plan life months ahead.

Shift types across the cycle:

- 18-day shifts (5:00am–3:30pm)

- 10 afternoon shifts (12:00pm–10:00pm) – attract a 15% loading

- 4 Saturday day shifts – paid at time-and-a-half

- On-call: 5 weekday standbys + 1 weekend standby per cycle – paid at allowance rates

- 23 days off across the 8 weeks – including 4 full weekends

A typical fortnight looks like:

- Week 1: 4 afternoon shifts / 3 days off / 1 midweek break

- Week 2: 4-day shifts (Mon–Thu) / 3-day weekend

- Week 3: 3-day shifts + Saturday / 4-day weekend before + Sunday off

- Week 4: 4-day shifts ending on an afternoon Friday / 2-day weekend

- Weeks 5–8: Repeat a similar mix – full pattern provided at interview

About You

- Trade qualified Mechanical Fitter (Certificate III)

- Background in manufacturing, processing, or heavy industry

- Robust fault-finding and diagnostic skills

- Comfortable working autonomously or as part of a team

- Safety first mindset

Why Join JBS?

- Effective hourly rates starting at $49.41, averaged across the roster, including penalties and on call

- Additional $500 yearly meat allowance on top of hourly rate

- Secure, full-time employment with a global industry leader

- Clear progression pathway from Level 4 through to Level 1

- Structured roster with predictable hours

- Staff discounts on meat products

📌 Maintenance Fitter - 8 Week Rotating Roster (Rockhampton)
🏢 JBS Australia
📍 Rockhampton