Rehabilitation & Return to Work Coordinator - PM Shift

Andrews Meat; Toowoomba Regional; On-site; AUD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

JBS Australia is seeking a Rehabilitation & Return to Work Coordinator to join the Afternoon Shift team at Beef City Plant, 35km west of Toowoomba. Reporting to the HR Manager, you will drive injury management and rehabilitation activities on the PM shift, ensuring WHS compliance and liaising with medical providers and employees.

The role emphasizes fostering a strong safety culture, effective return-to-work processes, and collaboration with stakeholders across the site.

Qualifications

• Formal qualifications in WH&S and Return to Work preferred.
• Experience in injury management and knowledge of workers' compensation.
• Ability to work autonomously as well as collaboratively within a team environment.
• Good computer literacy and the ability to learn new systems efficiently.

Responsibilities

• Ensuring compliance with the JBS Rehabilitation and Health & Safety Management System.
• Assisting the WHS Advisors on investigations for injuries, near misses or hazards.
• Participating in internal and external audits, ensuring the site maintains compliance and implements any changes.
• Promoting safety culture and early intervention systems to manage injuries.
• Providing workplace rehabilitation within the guidelines of the Workers Compensation and Rehabilitation Act.
• Leading injury management and rehabilitation on the PM shift.
• Consulting and liaising with medical providers, employees , supervisors and other stakeholders in regards to injuries.
• Communicating with the Workers Compensation Self Insurance department.

Skills

Injury management

Workers' compensation knowledge

Stakeholder communication

Autonomous work

Education

WH&S qualification

Return to Work qualification

Tools

Computer literacy

Job description

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Rehabilitation & Return to Work Coordinator - PM Shift

Plant/Site: JBS Beef City Plant

Date Posted: 1 Oct 2026

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.

Located 35km west of Toowoomba, the JBS Beef City Plant is part of the Beef City integrated feedlot, processing and farming facility. The cattle are walked from the feedlot to the plant, minimising stress and transportation costs, while simultaneously improving eating quality – one of only two in southern hemisphere. Specialising in grain-fed beef production, the plant employs approximately 950 employees with a current processing capacity of more than 1000 cattle per day and has a strong reputation for producing high quality grain fed beef for key domestic and international customers.

About the Role

JBS Beef City is currently seeking a Rehabilitation & Return to Work Coordinator to join the Afternoon Shift team. Reporting to the HR Manager, this role is responsible for employee relations and site processes relating to Rehabilitation and Return to Work aligned with Workplace Health & Safety Policy on site. The successful candidate will play a key role in fostering a strong safety culture that promotes the health, wellbeing, and safety of all team members.

Your key responsibilities will include:

• Ensuring compliance with the JBS Rehabilitation and Health & Safety Management System
• Assisting the WHS Advisors on investigations for injuries, near misses or hazards
• Participating in internal and external audits, ensuring the site maintains compliance and implements any changes
• Promoting safety culture and early intervention systems to manage injuries
• Providing workplace rehabilitation within the guidelines of the Workers Compensation and Rehabilitation Act
• Leading injury management and rehabilitation on the PM shift
• Consulting and liaising with medical providers, employees , supervisors and other stakeholders in regards to injuries
• Communicating with the Workers Compensation Self Insurance department

About You

• Formal qualifications in WH&S and Return to Work preferred
• Previous injury management experience and working knowledge of workers compensation and rehab legislation
• Ability to work autonomously as well as collaboratively within a team environment
• Good computer literacy and the ability to learn new systems efficiently
• Ability to adapt to different environments and situations
• Ability to work with a wide range of employees and stakeholders
• Knowledge of manufacturing hazards ideally within a food manufacturing environment
• Strong communication skills with an emphasis on excellent listening and interaction skills
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy

Why work for JBS Australia?

• Access to heavily discounted meat products
• Retail discounts with national partners
• Ongoing training and career development opportunities