Talent & Community Engagement Officer

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 430 team members with a processing capacity of 900 head of cattle per day, operating 4 days per week.

About the Role

JBS Townsville 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 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

Why work for JBS Australia?

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

Interested? APPLY NOW!