OHS & RTW 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.

Located 12km south of Townsville, a major gateway to Queensland’s world-renowned Great Barrier Reef, the JBS Townsville Plant is JBS Australia’s most northern operation. Cattle are sourced from a wide supply area, including the Northern Territory, north and north-western Queensland and packed into the AMH brand, the most trusted name in beef. The plant employs approximately 500 team members with a processing capacity of 900 head of cattle per day, operating 5 days per week.

About the Role

Due to the continuing growth of the JBS Townsville Plant, we are currently recruiting a Workplace Health & Safety (WHS) and Return to Work (RTW) Coordinator to join the team in a full-time capacity. Reporting to the Plant Manager, the WHS & RTW Coordinator works closely with our management team and plays a vital role in the successful operation of our processing plant.

Your key responsibilities will include:

• Promoting and influencing a positive safety culture
• Liaising with stakeholders regarding WHS and IMC, maintaining a strong focus on continuous improvement and best practice
• Ensuring safe systems of work are followed in accordance with Company Policies and Procedures
• Utilising the WHS Safety Management System Matrix to plan and review compliance
• Facilitating consultation activities for the site including toolbox talks, safety observations, consultative committee meetings
• Conducting incident investigations and safety reports
• Conducting WHS audits, inspections identifying risks and hazards
• Carrying out associated administrative tasks, statistics and reporting
• Providing workplace rehabilitation assistance to employees in accordance with legislative and Company policies
• Overseeing the onsite injury management early intervention clinic
• Overseeing effective operation of the site first aid office
• Consulting with the Workers Compensation department regarding injury management processes and claims progression

About You

• Must have previous WHS and IMC experience
• Must have Cert IV Work Health and Safety or higher
• Must have Rehabilitation and Return to Work Coordination (or equivalent) vocational competencies
• Must have completed Fire Safety Advisor training or willing to obtain
• Working knowledge of WHS Act 2011, regulations, Code of Practice and Australian Standards
• Sound working knowledge of QLD Workplace Rehabilitation Legislation
• Exposure to a large self-insurance organisation advantageous
• Effective negotiation and conflict resolution skills
• Strong organisational, time management and problem-solving skills
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Ability to work within a team environment
• Must have current Australian work rights

Why work for JBS Australia?

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

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