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Talent & Community Engagement Officer

Plant/Site:  JBS Beef City Plant
Req Id:  15598
Date Posted:  6 Mar 2026

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. Globally, JBS is the largest animal protein business and the largest food company in the world, with operations in North America, South America, Europe, Australia, and New Zealand.

 

The JBS Beef City Plant is part of the Beef City integrated farming, feedlot, and processing facility. The cattle are walked from the feedlot to the plant, minimizing stress and transportation costs, while simultaneously improving eating quality – one of only two in the southern hemisphere.

 

Strategically located 35km west of Toowoomba in the prime grain and cattle producing region of the Darling Downs, our Beef City Plan employs approximately 1000 team members, with a processing capacity of more than 1,100 head of cattle per day, operating 5 days per week.

 

Why work for JBS Australia?

  • Access to heavily discounted JBS products
  • Retail discounts with national partners
  • Health insurance discounts with Bupa and Medibank
  • Ongoing training and career development opportunities

 

About the Role

JBS Beef City is currently recruiting a passionate Talent & Community Engagement Officer to join the HR team in a full-time capacity. Reporting to the Plant HR Manager, this role will be responsible for providing key recruitment support for three sites: 1. Beef City Plant; 2. Beef City Feedlot and 3. Mungindi Feedlot. This role is ideal for anyone with previous Recruitment experience looking to further develop their end-to-end talent acquisition knowledge in a high-volume, fast-paced environment whilst meaningfully engaging with the local community.

 

Your key responsibilities will include:

  • End-to-end ownership of recruitment including selection, placement and onboarding
  • Developing effective relationships with all relevant internal and external stakeholders
  • Taking the time to understand the operational environment to support high quality placements across the Plant
  • Developing relationships within the community to support ongoing community involvement such as local education, sporting clubs and Job Active providers
  • Identifying and implementing recruitment and onboarding improvement opportunities
  • Building the JBS employer brand within the community and supporting community initiatives
  • Coordinating and attending careers days and relevant careers expos
  • Developing relevant marketing campaigns, targeting local areas
  • Completing required recruitment reports

 

About You

  • Previous experience within a similar recruitment role advantageous
  • Strong knowledge and understanding of recruitment related laws and legislation including relevant compliance requirements
  • Previous experience within a food manufacturing environment advantageous
  • Strong attention to detail
  • Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
  • Ability to work professionally and effectively within a team environment
  • Highly developed interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills
  • Excellent time management skills
  • Ability to establish priorities and meet deadlines
  • Demonstrated ability to provide situational leadership
  • Passion for process improvement
  • Must have own car and license

 

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