WHS & Environmental Advisor

About Us

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.

Situated on 2,000ha, the JBS Riverina Plant is a part of the Riverina integrated farming, feedlot and processing operation. The cattle are walked from the feedlot to the plant, minimising stress and transportation costs, while simultaneously improving eating quality – one of only two in the southern hemisphere.

Based just outside Yanco, between the popular townships of Leeton and Narrandera in the heart of the Murrumbidgee Irrigation district (or Riverina region), our location ensures the ability to source high quality feeder cattle and grain to produce premium beef. The plant employs approximately 420 team members with a processing capacity of 600 head of cattle per day, operating 5 days per week.

Why work for JBS Australia?

• Competitive remuneration
• Access to heavily discounted JBS products
• Health insurance discounts with Bupa and Medibank Private   
• Long-term, stable employment
• Ongoing training and career development opportunities

About the Role

Due to a recent internal development opportunity, our JBS Riverina Plant is currently recruiting an experienced Workplace Health & Safety (WHS) and Environmental Advisor to join our team in a full-time capacity. Reporting to the Plant Manager, the WHS & Environmental Advisor is responsible for partnering with the senior management team to ensure all safety and legislative requirements are met across the Plant.

Your key responsibilities will include:

• Utilising the WHS Safety Management System to plan and review compliance
• Timely investigation and completion of incident investigations and safety reports
• Identifying and reporting all WHS risks and hazards
• Reviewing completed Safety Observations and implementing recommendations
• Maintaining and reviewing Safety Data Sheets and chemical registers
• Completing monthly WHS reports and WHS site meetings
• Developing and conducting Toolbox Talks to promote safety awareness
• Assisting with enquiries from site health and safety representatives
• Participate in WHS internal and external audits and inspections
• Liaising with internal stakeholders regarding WHS, with a focus on continuous improvement and best practice
• Consulting with staff and promoting site awareness and engagement of WHS

About You

• Previous experience working in a manufacturing or processing environment
• Compliant with Emergency Preparation and Fire Safety Programs
• First Aid Certificate advantageous
• Ability to communicate with all levels of management, including knowledge sharing through training and continuous improvement programs
• Experience with the compilation of corporate injury investigations and reports
• Demonstrated awareness of WHS Act 2011 and accompanying Regulations, Codes of Practice and Guidelines
• Proven initiative and solid problem-solving skills
• Demonstrated ability to work autonomously as well as part of a team
• Strong computer literacy skills, specifically within MS Office and applications

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