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: <ul style="margin-bottom:1.0E-4pt;margin-top:0.0px"> <li style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 1.0E-4pt 0.0px;line-height:normal;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif;color:black">Promote and influence a positive safety culture across the site</li> <li style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 1.0E-4pt 0.0px;line-height:normal;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif;color:black">Liaise with key stakeholders on WHS and Injury Management with a strong focus on continuous improvement and best practice</li> <li style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 1.0E-4pt 0.0px;line-height:normal;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif;color:black">Ensure safe systems of work are implemented and followed in accordance with Company policies and procedures</li> <li style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 1.0E-4pt 0.0px;line-height:normal;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif;color:black">Utilise the WHS Safety Management System Matrix to plan, monitor and review compliance</li> <li style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 1.0E-4pt 0.0px;line-height:normal;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif;color:black">Facilitate consultation activities including toolbox talks, safety observations and consultative committee meetings</li> <li style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 1.0E-4pt 0.0px;line-height:normal;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif;color:black">Conduct incident investigations and prepare detailed reports, ensuring corrective actions are implemented</li> <li style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 1.0E-4pt 0.0px;line-height:normal;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif;color:black">Perform WHS audits and inspections, identifying risks, hazards and improvement opportunities</li> <li style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 1.0E-4pt 0.0px;line-height:normal;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif;color:black">Maintain accurate administrative records, including reporting and safety statistics</li> <li style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 1.0E-4pt 0.0px;line-height:normal;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif;color:black">Provide workplace rehabilitation support in line with legislative and Company requirements</li> <li style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 1.0E-4pt 0.0px;line-height:normal;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif;color:black">Oversee the onsite injury management early intervention clinic</li> <li style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 1.0E-4pt 0.0px;line-height:normal;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif;color:black">Ensure the effective operation of the site first aid office</li> <li style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 1.0E-4pt 0.0px;line-height:normal;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif;color:black">Collaborate with the Workers Compensation team on injury management processes and claims progression</li> </ul> About You <ul style="margin-bottom:1.0E-4pt;margin-top:0.0px"> <li style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 1.0E-4pt 0.0px;line-height:normal;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif;color:black">Demonstrated experience in WHS and Injury Management (IMC)</li> <li style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 1.0E-4pt 0.0px;line-height:normal;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif;color:black">Certificate IV in Work Health and Safety (or higher)</li> <li style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 1.0E-4pt 0.0px;line-height:normal;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif;color:black">Rehabilitation and Return to Work Coordinator certification (or equivalent)</li> <li style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 1.0E-4pt 0.0px;line-height:normal;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif;color:black">Fire Safety Advisor training (or willingness to obtain)</li> <li style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 1.0E-4pt 0.0px;line-height:normal;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif;color:black">Strong working knowledge of the WHS Act 2011, relevant regulations, Codes of Practice, and Australian Standards</li> <li style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 1.0E-4pt 0.0px;line-height:normal;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif;color:black">Sound understanding of Queensland workplace rehabilitation legislation</li> <li style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 1.0E-4pt 0.0px;line-height:normal;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif;color:black">Experience within a large, self-insured organisation (advantageous)</li> <li style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 1.0E-4pt 0.0px;line-height:normal;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif;color:black">Well-developed negotiation and conflict resolution skills</li> <li style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 1.0E-4pt 0.0px;line-height:normal;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif;color:black">Strong organisational, time management and problem-solving abilities</li> <li style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 1.0E-4pt 0.0px;line-height:normal;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif;color:black">Excellent interpersonal and communication skills</li> <li style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 1.0E-4pt 0.0px;line-height:normal;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif;color:black">Ability to work effectively within a team environment</li> <li style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 1.0E-4pt 0.0px;line-height:normal;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif;color:black">Current Australian work rights</li> </ul> Why work for JBS Australia? <ul style="margin-bottom:1.0E-4pt;margin-top:0.0px"> <li style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 1.0E-4pt 0.0px;text-align:justify;line-height:normal;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif;color:black">Heavily discounted JBS products</li> <li style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 1.0E-4pt 0.0px;text-align:justify;line-height:normal;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif;color:black">Retail discounts with national partners</li> <li style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 1.0E-4pt 0.0px;text-align:justify;line-height:normal;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif;color:black">Health insurance discounts with Bupa and Medibank</li> <li style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 1.0E-4pt 0.0px;text-align:justify;line-height:normal;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif;color:black">Ongoing training and career development opportunities</li> </ul> Interested? 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RTW & Injury Management Coordinator (Townsville, QLD, AU, 4811) @ JBS Australia Pty Ltd

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