Select how often (in days) to receive an alert: IT Officer Date Posted: 12 Jan 2026 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. Why work for JBS Australia? Heavily discounted JBS products Retail discounts with national partners Health insurance discounts with Bupa and Medibank Ongoing training and career development opportunities About the Role The JBS Townsville Plant is currently recruiting an experienced IT Officer to join the team in a full-time capacity. Reporting to the Assistant Plant Manager, the IT Officer will play a crucial role in the successful operation of the plant. To be successful in this role, you must have a strong knowledge of PC’s and Windows Systems and a technical background in computing and/or electronics. Your key responsibilities will include: Performing preventative and scheduled maintenance on plant IT assets Installation and configuration of new equipment such as computer desktops and industrial printers Installation and configuration of software across a range of platforms Monitoring, responding and diagnosing all facets of daily IT issues through the plant Troubleshooting and resolving user issues as they occur Escalating issues to the broader IT support team whilst maintaining responsibility for close out Developing effective relationships with all relevant internal and external stakeholders Undertaking various reporting and data tracking About You Ability to work professionally and effectively within a team environment as well as the ability to work unsupervised Highly developed interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills - with the ability to explain technical issues to a non-technical user base Highly developed time management skills including prioritising tasks and meeting deadlines Strong attention to detail Must be able to work effectively in a dynamic, fast paced environment High standard of computer literacy Previous experience working with varied IT hardware, Software and Operating Systems Strong troubleshooting, problem solving and diagnostic skills Previous experience in a factory or process setting advantageous J-18808-Ljbffr
