Paralegal - Industrial Relations

About Us

JBS Australia is Australia’s largest and most respected meat and food processor. The Company has a strong portfolio of leading beef, lamb, pork, and value-added branded products. In our Corporate Office we drive and foster the JBS culture of excellence and believe success is achieved through hard work. JBS can provide you with more than a job, it can provide a long-term rewarding career.

About the Role

The Paralegal-Industrial Relations will provide integral support to the National Industrial Relations team by assisting with legal drafting, research and correspondence. The Paralegal – IR will manage the calendar of IR events for all JBS Australia sites.

Responsibilities 

• Support with the drafting and implementation of Enterprise Agreements (EAs).
• Assist in the preparation and coordination of bargaining and union-related meetings.
• Assist in the preparation and drafting of legal documents.
• Liaise with internal and external stakeholders, including the Fair Work Commission and regulatory bodies.
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of relevant industrial relations laws.
• Provide administrative support to the Industrial Relations team, including scheduling meetings and managing calendars.
• Assist with the development and implementation of industrial relations policies and procedures.
• Ad Hoc duties as requested.

About You

• 5 years previous experience working in a Paralegal role.
• Experience working in Industrial Relations.
• High-level research skills.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality.
• Excellent written and verbal communication.
• Strong customer focus.
• Ability to manage changing work priorities.
• Exceptional attention to detail.
• Ability to grasp new concepts quickly and efficiently.