JOB DETAILS

HR Manager

CompanyJBS Australia
LocationTownsville City
Work ModeOn Site
PostedJune 7, 2026
About The Company
JBS Australia is Australia’s largest and most respected meat and food processing company. The company has a strong portfolio of leading beef, lamb, pork, and value-added branded products. JBS Australia is part of the global JBS business, which is the largest animal protein business in the world and the second largest food company with operations in North America, South America, Europe, Australia, and New Zealand. The Australian operation came under JBS ownership in 2007. In Australia, JBS owns some of the largest and most technologically advanced production facilities in strategic locations for access to livestock. JBS owns and operates 10 processing facilities and six feedlots across Australia, as well as Australia’s largest smallgoods manufacturer Primo Foods, and Andrews Meat Industries, a high-value meat cutting and case-ready production facility. JBS Australia also owns and operates a wholesale division, D.R. Johnston; an international meat and by-products trading business, Swift & Company Trade Group; and are the majority shareholder in the leading automation technology company, Scott Technology. Today, JBS Australia exports to more than 50 countries, while also maintaining a significant market share in the domestic beef and lamb market.
About the Role

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.

 

Why work for JBS Australia?

At JBS Australia, we believe in rewarding our people and supporting their growth – both at work and beyond. Our team members enjoy:

  • Competitive remuneration & annual performance-based bonus
  • Heavily discounted JBS products to help feed your family for less
  • Exclusive retail discounts with leading national partners
  • Discounted health insurance to support your wellbeing
  • Ongoing leadership and career development opportunities to help you grow and progress

 

About the Role

As an integral member of the leadership team, we are currently recruiting an experienced and pragmatic HR Manager to lead our Townsville Plant HR team. Reporting to the Plant Manager, the successful candidate will be committed to providing a professional service to both our internal and external stakeholders whilst leading a team of six (6) dedicated HR team members.

 

Your key responsibilities will include:

  • Leading and managing the HR function/team across HR Operations, Recruitment, Return to Work & First Aid, Training and Payroll to ensure efficient and effective HR practices are implemented and aligned to, and support business objectives
  • Maintaining adequate staffing/manning levels for the business
  • Ensuring compliance with all employment legislation, policies and procedures
  • Reviewing and implementing activities to reduce turnover and improve retention
  • Developing effective relationships with all relevant internal, external stakeholders and employees
  • Ensuring HR data integrity through accurate updating and maintenance of all HR records
  • Reviewing and managing trends in attendance and absenteeism
  • Developing and implementing employee and community engagement initiatives

 

About You

  • Previous experience in a similar HR leadership role
  • Previous experience within a manufacturing/processing environment highly regarded
  • Tertiary qualifications in Human Resources, Business or related discipline  
  • Demonstrated experience in the application of the Fair Work Act and Modern Awards
  • Experience managing recruitment and selection
  • Strong administration and processing skills
  • Highly developed interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills
  • Excellent investigation and report writing skills
  • Excellent time management skills and strong attention to detail
  • Ability to establish priorities and meet deadlines
  • Highly organised self-starter and committed to seeing projects through to the end
  • Management System experience (Success Factors) highly regarded

 

Interested? APPLY NOW!

 

If you have any queries regarding this opportunity, please email Melinda Weir (Talent & Community Engagement Specialist) – melinda.weir@jbssa.com.au

Key Skills
HR OperationsRecruitmentReturn to WorkFirst AidTrainingPayrollEmployment Legislation ComplianceTurnover ReductionStakeholder Relationship ManagementHR Data IntegrityAttendance ManagementAbsenteeism ManagementEmployee EngagementCommunity EngagementFair Work Act ApplicationModern Awards Management
Categories
Human ResourcesManagement & LeadershipManufacturingFood & Beverage
Benefits
Competitive remunerationAnnual performance-based bonusHeavily discounted JBS productsExclusive retail discountsDiscounted health insuranceOngoing leadership and career development opportunities
Job Information
📋Core Responsibilities
The HR Manager will lead the HR function across Operations, Recruitment, Return to Work, Training, and Payroll, ensuring efficient HR practices align with business objectives. Key duties include maintaining adequate staffing levels, ensuring legislative compliance, and developing initiatives to reduce turnover and improve retention.
📋Job Type
full time
📊Experience Level
5-10
💼Company Size
2435
📊Visa Sponsorship
No
💼Language
English
🏢Working Hours
40 hours
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