Job Description
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.
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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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About the Role
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Due to an internal development opportunity, our Townsville Plant is currently recruiting a Workplace Health & Safety (WHS) and Return to Work (RTW) Advisor to join the team in a full-time capacity. Reporting to the Plant Manager, the WHS & RTW Advisor will work closely with our management team and play a vital role in the successful operation of our processing plant.
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Your key responsibilities will include:
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Promoting and influencing a positive safety culture
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Liaising with stakeholders regarding WHS and IMC, maintaining a strong focus on continuous improvement and best practice
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Ensuring safe systems of work are followed in accordance with Company Policies and Procedures
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Utilising the WHS Safety Management System Matrix to plan and review compliance
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Facilitating consultation activities for the site including toolbox talks, safety observations, consultative committee meetings
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Conducting incident investigations and safety reports
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Conducting WHS audits, inspections identifying risks and hazards
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Carrying out associated administrative tasks, statistics and reporting
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Providing workplace rehabilitation assistance to employees in accordance with legislative and Company policies
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Overseeing the onsite injury management early intervention clinic
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Overseeing effective operation of the site first aid office
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Consulting with the Workers Compensation department regarding injury management processes and claims progression
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About You
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Must have previous WHS and IMC experience
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Must have Cert IV Work Health and Safety or higher
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Must have Rehabilitation and Return to Work Coordination (or equivalent) vocational competencies
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Must have completed Fire Safety Advisor training or willing to obtain
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Working knowledge of WHS Act ****, regulations, Code of Practice and Australian Standards
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Sound working knowledge of QLD Workplace Rehabilitation Legislation
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Exposure to a large self-insurance organisation advantageous
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Effective negotiation and conflict resolution skills
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Strong organisational, time management and problem-solving skills
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Strong interpersonal skills
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Ability to work within a team setting
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Must have current Australian work rights
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Why work for JBS Australia?
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Heavily discounted JBS products
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Retail discounts with national partners
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Health insurance discounts with Bupa and Medibank
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Ongoing training and career development opportunities
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📌 Rtw & Injury Management Coordinator (Townsville)
🏢 JBS Townsville Plant
📍 Townsville