Health & Safety Advisor

About Us

JBS Australia is the largest and most respected meat and food producer in Australia. We have a strong portfolio of leading and renowned beef, lamb, pork, salmon and value-added branded products, such as AMH, Swift, Primo, Murray Valley and Huon. JBS Australia is a part of the global JBS business, the largest animal protein business in the world, and the second largest food company, with operations in North America, South America, Europe, Australia and New Zealand.

Strategically located on the Liverpool Plains, 35km west of Quirindi, northwest NSW, JBS Australia’s Caroona Feedlot employs approximately 35 people and includes a dryland and irrigation farming operation. With a licensed capacity of 28,000 head, access to an extensive network of quality cattle and ideally placed between the Riverina & Beef City plants, Caroona is a vital asset in the supply of grain fed cattle for both the JBS Queensland and New South Wales based processing facilities. The farm supplies the grain, silage and hay required for the cattle in the feedlot.

About the Role

The Health & Safety Advisor provides strategic and operational leadership in safety compliance, providing advice and support on all aspects of WHS requirements. As part of the site leadership team, the incumbent will work collaboratively to ensure consistency and drive continuous improvement in our Workplace Health & Safety systems.  This is a rare opportunity to advance your career and drive positive change, all with the support of a highly experienced network.

Your key responsibilities will include:

• Support line management and the wider team to ensure that all safety requirements are understood and adhered to.
• Actively participate in mentoring and coaching of personnel to establish a sustained safety culture.
• Foster a collaborative and safety-focused team culture.
• Drive JBS Group health and wellbeing initiatives.
• Provide strong and effective change management and leadership.
• Strive for operational excellence and industry best practice.

About You

• Proven experience in and understanding of interpreting and applying the requirements of the WHS/OHS legislation in the workplace.
• Understanding of risk management concepts and pragmatic application of risk assessment process.
• Experience working in intensive rural and farming backgrounds is desirable.
• Demonstrated experience in leading change initiatives.
• Advanced stakeholder management skills.
• Responds calmly in challenging situations maintaining a strong customer service focus.
• Exceptional communication and writing skills.

Why work for JBS Australia?

• Heavily discounted meat products
• Retail discounts with national partners
• Health insurance discounts on Bupa Health and Medibank Private
• Ongoing training and career development opportunities

Interested? APPLY NOW!

If you have any queries regarding this opportunity, please email Melinda Weir (Talent & Community Engagement

Specialist) – melinda.weir@jbssa.com.au