International Workforce Compliance Specialist

About Us

JBS Australia is Australia’s largest and most respected meat and food processor. The Company has a strong portfolio of leading beef, lamb, pork, and value-added branded products. In our Corporate Office we drive and foster the JBS culture of excellence and believe success is achieved through hard work. JBS can provide you with more than a job, it can provide a long-term rewarding career.

About the Role

Join JBS Australia in this critical role supporting compliance and governance for our international workforce. As the International Workforce Compliance Specialist, you will lead compliance activities across all subclass visa programs, including the PALM Scheme. This is your opportunity to shape governance frameworks, conduct audits, and build capability across our sites.

Based in our Brisbane CBD office, this role is responsible for leading governance and compliance functions, with a strong focus on audit coordination, compliance controls, and stakeholder engagement.

Key responsibilities include:

Lead governance and compliance functions for all regulatory requirements related to the employment and ongoing compliance of team members working on subclass visas

Oversee all compliance requirements for the PALM Scheme, including dedicated audits and reporting

Deliver training and provide ongoing support to site HR teams involved with subclass visa holders

Conduct comprehensive site audits across all subclass visa programs and implement corrective actions as required

Monitor legislative and policy changes, updating internal processes accordingly

Act as the primary point of contact for compliance-related matters for both internal and external stakeholders

About You

You are a compliance-focused professional with a strong understanding of regulatory frameworks and a keen eye for detail. You bring a proactive, solution-focused approach and understand the importance of effective stakeholder engagement. You will bring:

Extensive experience in migration compliance, workforce governance, or a related field.

Qualifications in HR, Law, or Migration (highly regarded)

Strong understanding of subclass visa programs, sponsor obligations, and PALM Scheme requirements

Ability to interpret complex legislation and apply compliance requirements effectively

Proven skills in planning and conducting compliance audits and implementing corrective actions

Strong communication and influencing skills to engage with internal stakeholders, government departments, and migration agents

Willingness to travel to regional and remote sites

Knowledge of the meat processing industry (advantageous)

Why work for JBS Australia?

Access to novated leasing options

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.