WHS & RTW Coordinator

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 an internal development opportunity, our Townsville Plant is currently recruiting a Workplace Health & Safety (WHS) and Return to Work (RTW) Coordinator to join the team on a full-time basis. Reporting to the Plant Manager, the WHS & RTW Coordinator will work closely with the management team and play a vital role in the successful operation of the processing plant, ensuring a safe and compliant workplace while supporting the effective management of workplace injuries and facilitating employees’ safe and timely return to work.

Your key responsibilities will include:

• Promote and influence a positive safety culture across the site
• Liaise with key stakeholders on WHS and Injury Management with a strong focus on continuous improvement and best practice
• Ensure safe systems of work are implemented and followed in accordance with Company policies and procedures
• Utilise the WHS Safety Management System Matrix to plan, monitor and review compliance
• Facilitate consultation activities including toolbox talks, safety observations and consultative committee meetings
• Conduct incident investigations and prepare detailed reports, ensuring corrective actions are implemented
• Perform WHS audits and inspections, identifying risks, hazards and improvement opportunities
• Maintain accurate administrative records, including reporting and safety statistics
• Provide workplace rehabilitation support in line with legislative and Company requirements
• Oversee the onsite injury management early intervention clinic
• Ensure the effective operation of the site first aid office
• Collaborate with the Workers Compensation team on injury management processes and claims progression

About You

• Demonstrated experience in WHS and Injury Management (IMC)
• Certificate IV in Work Health and Safety (or higher)
• Rehabilitation and Return to Work Coordinator certification (or equivalent)
• Fire Safety Advisor training (or willingness to obtain)
• Strong working knowledge of the WHS Act 2011, relevant regulations, Codes of Practice, and Australian Standards
• Sound understanding of Queensland workplace rehabilitation legislation
• Experience within a large, self-insured organisation (advantageous)
• Well-developed negotiation and conflict resolution skills
• Strong organisational, time management and problem-solving abilities
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Ability to work effectively within a team environment
• 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
• Ongoing training and career development opportunities

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