Safety Coordinator Construction

JBS Australia Group; New South Wales; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Regional lifestyle in Corowa

Novated car leasing

Health insurance discounts

Staff discounts on meat products

Free parking

Job summary

JBS Pork Australia in Corowa, NSW, is seeking a Safety Coordinator Construction to oversee WHS across multiple sites. Reporting to the Agricultural Services Manager, you will drive safety compliance and program development for farming construction projects.

The ideal candidate holds a Certificate IV in WHS with construction safety experience, strong incident investigation skills, and the ability to engage stakeholders and influence safety culture on site.

Qualifications

• Certificate IV in Work Health & Safety required.
• Experience in construction safety and principal contractor environments.
• Experience in incident management and investigations; ICAM training is highly regarded.

Responsibilities

• Drive WHS compliance across construction activities and contractor management.
• Lead safety systems and incident management including investigations.
• Conduct audits, inspections and risk management across sites.
• Support, coach and influence leaders to strengthen safety capability.
• Develop and maintain WHS programs and training initiatives.

Skills

WHS knowledge

Stakeholder engagement

Analytical skills

Incident investigations

Communication skills

MS Office

Safety management systems

Contractor management

Education

Certificate IV in WHS

Tools

Beakon

Job description

About Us

JBS Pork Australia is Australia's leading integrated agri-food company, supplying high-quality pork to domestic and export markets across a network of farming, processing and distribution sites in NSW and VIC. As part of the global JBS group, we offer diverse career paths and the chance to contribute to a sustainable, innovative protein business. Our mission is to be the best in all that we do - focused on superior products and services, trusted supplier partnerships, and a better future for our people.

About the Role

We are currently recruiting for a Safety Coordinator Construction to join our farming projects team in Corowa, NSW, on a permanent full-time basis. Reporting to the Agricultural Services Manager, you will oversee Work Health Safety (WHS) across several construction sites within NSW/VIC Farming.

Your key responsibilities will include:

• Drive WHS Compliance: Ensure compliance with WHS legislation, regulations, company policies, and contractor management requirements across construction activities.
• Lead Safety Systems & Incident Management: Monitor safety performance through Beakon, oversee incident and hazard reporting, lead serious incident investigations, and support timely corrective actions.
• Conduct Audits, Inspections & Risk Management: Perform site inspections, monitor compliance with SWMS and permit-to-work systems, identify trends, and implement effective risk controls.
• Support, Coach & Influence Leaders: Partner with leaders, employees, contractors, and Safety Representatives to strengthen safety capability, accountability, and continuous improvement.
• Develop & Maintain WHS Programs: Contribute to the development and implementation of WHS management systems, safety management plans, training initiatives, reporting, and construction project safety requirements.

About You

The ideal candidate will have the following skills and experience:

• Certificate IV in Work Health & Safety (minimum requirement).
• Experience in a construction safety role, ideally within a Principal Contractor environment.
• Experience in incident management and investigations; ICAM training or certification is highly regarded.
• Strong knowledge of WHS legislation, regulations, management systems, and relevant Codes of Practice.
• Excellent communication, stakeholder engagement and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build effective working relationships at all levels.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving and investigation skills, with a keen attention to detail.
• Intermediate computer skills, including experience using safety management systems and Microsoft Office applications.
• Willingness to travel between sites as required.
• A current and valid driver's licence.

Why join JBS?

We are committed to creating a workplace where people feel supported, valued, and connected. As part of a leading global food company, you will enjoy:

• Enjoy a regional lifestyle in Corowa with interstate relocation support available.
• Novated car leasing options, health insurance discounts, and retail partner savings.
• Free onsite parking and free onsite physiotherapy services.
• Heavily discounted premium meat products through our staff sales.
• Unmatched career progression pathways across the global JBS network.

This is an excellent opportunity for a hands-on WHS professional who can work collaboratively in the field while also contributing strategically to continuous improvement initiatives.