Talent & Community Engagement Officer

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. 

Located in Stuart approximately 12 kilometres south of Townsville, the unofficial capital of North Queensland, the JBS Townsville processing facility produces a range of grass - fed beef products. The plant employs approximately 500 team members with a current processing capacity of 840 head of beef cattle per day, operating 4 days/week. 

About the Role 

The JBS Townsville Plant is currently recruiting a passionate Talent & Community Engagement Officer to join the HR team in a full-time capacity. Reporting to the HR Manager, this role is ideal for anyone with previous Recruitment or HR exposure looking to further develop their end-to-end talent acquisition experience 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 

Why work for JBS Australia? 

• Heavily discounted meat products 

• Retail discounts with national partners 

• Health insurance discounts with Bupa and Medibank Private 

• Ongoing training and career development opportunities 

Interested? APPLY NOW!