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About UsJBS 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.Situated on 2,000ha, the JBS Riverina Plant is a part of the Riverina integrated farming, feedlot and processing operation. 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 the southern hemisphere.Based just outside Yanco, between the popular townships of Leeton and Narrandera in the heart of the Murrumbidgee Irrigation district (or Riverina region), our location ensures the ability to source high quality feeder cattle and grain to produce premium beef. The plant employs approximately 420 team members with a processing capacity of 600 head of cattle per day, operating 5 days per week.Why work for JBS Australia?Competitive remunerationAccess to heavily discounted JBS productsHealth insurance discounts with Bupa and Medibank PrivateLong-term, stable employmentOngoing training and career development opportunitiesAbout the RoleDue to a recent internal development opportunity, our JBS Riverina Plant is currently recruiting an experienced Workplace Health & Safety (WHS) and Environmental Advisor to join our team in a full-time capacity. Reporting to the Plant Manager, the WHS & Environmental Advisor is responsible for partnering with the senior management team to ensure all safety and legislative requirements are met across the Plant.Your key responsibilities will include:Utilising the WHS Safety Management System to plan and review complianceTimely investigation and completion of incident investigations and safety reportsIdentifying and reporting all WHS risks and hazardsReviewing completed Safety Observations and implementing recommendationsMaintaining and reviewing Safety Data Sheets and chemical registersCompleting monthly WHS reports and WHS site meetingsDeveloping and conducting Toolbox Talks to promote safety awarenessAssisting with enquiries from site health and safety representativesParticipate in WHS internal and external audits and inspectionsLiaising with internal stakeholders regarding WHS, with a focus on continuous improvement and best practiceConsulting with staff and promoting site awareness and engagement of WHSAbout YouPrevious experience working in a manufacturing or processing environmentCompliant with Emergency Preparation and Fire Safety ProgramsFirst Aid Certificate advantageousAbility to communicate with all levels of management, including knowledge sharing through training and continuous improvement programsExperience with the compilation of corporate injury investigations and reportsDemonstrated awareness of WHS Act 2011 and accompanying Regulations, Codes of Practice and GuidelinesProven initiative and solid problem-solving skillsDemonstrated ability to work autonomously as well as part of a teamStrong computer literacy skills, specifically within MS Office and applicationsInterested? APPLY NOW! #J-18808-Ljbffr