Talent & Community Engagement Officer

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 430 team members with a processing capacity of 900 head of cattle per day, operating 4 days per week.

About the Role

JBS Townsville is currently recruiting a passionate Talent & Community Engagement Officer to join the HR team in a full-time capacity. Reporting to the HR Manager, this role is ideal for anyone with previous Recruitment experience looking to further develop their end-to-end talent acquisition knowledge in a high-volume, fast-paced environment whilst meaningfully engaging with the local community.

Your key responsibilities will include:

End-to-end ownership of recruitment including selection, placement and onboarding

Developing effective relationships with all relevant internal and external stakeholders

Taking the time to understand the operational environment to support high quality placements across the Plant

Developing relationships within the community to support ongoing community involvement such as local education, sporting clubs and Job Active providers

Identifying and implementing recruitment and onboarding improvement opportunities

Building the JBS employer brand within the community and supporting community initiatives

Coordinating and attending careers days and relevant careers expos

Developing relevant marketing campaigns, targeting local areas

Completing required recruitment reports

About You

Previous experience within a similar recruitment role advantageous

Strong knowledge and understanding of recruitment related laws and legislation including relevant compliance requirements

Previous experience within a food manufacturing environment advantageous

Strong attention to detail

Ability to work in a fast-paced environment

Ability to work professionally and effectively within a team environment

Highly developed interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills

Excellent time management skills

Ability to establish priorities and meet deadlines

Demonstrated ability to provide situational leadership

Passion for process improvement

Must have own car and license

Why work for JBS Australia?

Heavily discounted meat products

Retail discounts with national partners

Health insurance discounts on Bupa Health and Medibank Private

Ongoing training and career development opportunities

Interested? APPLY NOW!