Safety Coordinator Construction

About Us

JBS Pork Australia is Australia’s leading integrated agri‑food company, supplying high‑quality pork to domestic and export markets across a network of farming, processing and distribution sites in NSW and VIC. As part of the global JBS group, we offer diverse career paths and the chance to contribute to a sustainable, innovative protein business. Our mission is to be the best in all that we do - focused on superior products and services, trusted supplier partnerships, and a better future for our people.

About the Role

We are currently recruiting for a Safety Coordinator Construction to join our farming projects team in Corowa, NSW, on a permanent full-time basis.  Reporting to the Agricultural Services Manager, you will oversee Work Health Safety (WHS) across several construction sites within NSW/VIC Farming.

Your key responsibilities will include:

• Drive WHS Compliance: Ensure compliance with WHS legislation, regulations, company policies, and contractor management requirements across construction activities.
• Lead Safety Systems & Incident Management: Monitor safety performance through Beakon, oversee incident and hazard reporting, lead serious incident investigations, and support timely corrective actions.
• Conduct Audits, Inspections & Risk Management: Perform site inspections, monitor compliance with SWMS and permit-to-work systems, identify trends, and implement effective risk controls.
• Support, Coach & Influence Leaders: Partner with leaders, employees, contractors, and Safety Representatives to strengthen safety capability, accountability, and continuous improvement.
• Develop & Maintain WHS Programs: Contribute to the development and implementation of WHS management systems, safety management plans, training initiatives, reporting, and construction project safety requirements.

About You

The ideal candidate will have the following skills and experience:

• Certificate IV in Work Health & Safety (minimum requirement).
• Experience in a construction safety role, ideally within a Principal Contractor environment.
• Experience in incident management and investigations; ICAM training or certification is highly regarded.
• Strong knowledge of WHS legislation, regulations, management systems, and relevant Codes of Practice.
• Excellent communication, stakeholder engagement and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build effective working relationships at all levels.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving and investigation skills, with a keen attention to detail.
• Intermediate computer skills, including experience using safety management systems and Microsoft Office applications.
• Willingness to travel between sites as required.
• A current and valid driver's licence.

This is an excellent opportunity for a hands-on WHS professional who can work collaboratively in the field while also contributing strategically to continuous improvement initiatives.

Interested? Please submit your resume and a cover letter detailing your relevant experience and why you are interested in this position.