Safety Advisor

About the Role

An exciting opportunity exists for an experienced Safety Advisor to join our Caroona Feedlot team in a full-time capacity. Reporting to the Feedlot Manager, you will work closely with the site leadership and operational teams to drive continuous improvement in workplace health and safety and strengthen a positive, proactive safety culture across the site.

You will provide practical WHS advice, coaching and support to leaders and employees, while ensuring compliance with relevant legislation, standards and JBS safety requirements. Your role will oversee the effective implementation of the JBS Safety Management System and key site safety activities, including hazard identification and control, incident investigations, safety inspections, contractor management, emergency preparedness and WHS reporting.

A key focus of the role will be building safety capability across the site. You will lead the WHS Committee, promote consultation and communication, and coach leaders and team members to ensure safety is embedded in everyday operations. You will also support employee health and wellbeing initiatives and identify opportunities to continuously improve WHS systems, practices and overall site safety performance.

About You

Demonstrated WHS experience, with sound knowledge of interpreting and applying workplace health and safety legislation

Confidence providing practical WHS advice, coaching and support to leaders and employees

Certificate IV in Work Health and Safety or equivalent is desirable

Experience within an intensive agricultural, feedlot, farming or similar operational environment is highly regarded

Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build effective working relationships across all levels

A practical, collaborative approach to safety and continuous improvement

Ability to work autonomously while contributing effectively as part of a broader team

Strong organisational skills and the ability to adapt and prioritise in a fast-paced operational environment

Competent computer skills, including Microsoft Excel, Word and Outlook

A genuine commitment to improving safety performance, systems and culture

Why Join JBS?

Competitive salary + attractive annual incentive bonus

Relocation assistance provided for eligible candidates

All uniforms and PPE provided

Heavily discounted premium JBS meat products through our onsite butcher shop

Long-term technical training and career development opportunities with a global organisation

Regular team-building events, including BBQs and employee milestone celebrations

Access to heavily discounted corporate and casual apparel from major brands including R.M. Williams and Ariat

Corporate discounts with AustralianSuper, Bupa and Medibank Private Health Insurance

Exclusive discounts with AVIS Australia car hire, CommBank and Dell Technologies, Specsavers and Telstra

Significant discounts on adventure experiences through Adrenaline

Novated leasing options (eligibility criteria apply)

Retail discounts via The Ambassador Card – Australia's premier member benefits program

About Us

Strategically located on the Liverpool Plains of NSW, one hour west of Tamworth, JBS Australia’s Caroona Feedlot employs approximately 35 people and includes a dryland and irrigation farming operation. With a licensed capacity of 28,000 head, access to an extensive network of quality cattle and ideally placed between the Riverina & Beef City plants, Caroona is a vital asset in the supply of grain fed cattle for both the JBS Queensland and New South Wales based processing facilities. The farm supplies the grain, silage and hay required for the cattle in the feedlot.

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