Safety Advisor

JBS Foods; Caroona; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary + bonus

Relocation assistance

Uniforms and PPE provided

Discounted JBS products

Job summary

JBS Australia’s Caroona Feedlot in NSW is seeking an experienced Safety Advisor to drive health and safety improvements across the site.

Reporting to the Feedlot Manager, you will provide practical WHS advice, lead the WHS Committee, oversee risk controls, incident investigations and contractor management, and foster a proactive safety culture.

This full-time role offers a competitive salary, relocation assistance, PPE provided, and long-term development within a global organisation.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated WHS experience with knowledge of legislation
• Ability to provide practical WHS advice, coaching and support to leaders and employees
• Certificate IV in Work Health and Safety or equivalent is desirable
• Experience in intensive agricultural, feedlot, farming or similar environments is highly regarded
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills across all levels
• Collaborative approach to safety and continuous improvement
• Ability to work autonomously within a broader team
• Strong organisational skills in a fast-paced operational environment
• Competent computer skills (Excel/Word/Outlook)
• Commitment to improving safety performance and culture

Responsibilities

• Drive continuous improvement in workplace health and safety across the site
• Oversee implementation of the JBS Safety Management System
• Identify hazards and implement controls, investigate incidents
• Manage safety inspections and contractor management
• Coordinate emergency preparedness and WHS reporting
• Build safety capability and lead the WHS Committee
• Coach leaders and team members to embed safety in daily operations
• Support employee health and wellbeing initiatives

Skills

WHS experience

WHS advice & coaching

Communication skills

Autonomous work style

Team collaboration

Education

Certificate IV in Work Health and Safety

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Outlook

Job description

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.