Emergency Service Officer

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Emergency Service Officer

Apply locations Balranald, New South Wales time type Full time posted on Posted 5 Days Ago time left to apply End Date: January 10, 2025 (15 days left to apply) job requisition id R2523

• Site Based – Balranald, NSW
• 8 days on, 6 days off, permanent position
• Inclusive culture that supports professional & career development

Join Iluka's new operations in Balranald; play a crucial role in shaping our systems, processes, and culture from the ground up. About us Iluka Resources is a global critical minerals company, with a proud 70 year history, entering a pivotal time of growth. With a bright future ahead, we are seeking team members for our exciting Balranald operation where we will be deploying a new mining technology using remotely operated, novel underground mining (UGM) systems to extract key critical minerals. About the location Iluka’s Balranald operation is located just outside of Balranald township in regional south-western NSW. You can choose to reside locally, drive-in drive-out from towns within the regional area, or fly-in fly-out from Melbourne. About the role Reporting to the Health & Safety Superintendent, the Emergency Services Officer (ESO) will provide primary emergency response services to the Balranald operations. This will include the development of volunteer teams to effectively respond to emergency events and prepare and maintain the identified emergency response equipment in a suitable state of readiness. Supporting the treatment and management of injuries through to ensuring a positive return to work for the injured employee. You will also have the opportunity to drive and support wellbeing initiatives across the site. Your accountabilities will include:

• Supervise, coordinate and deliver a qualified emergency response service by partaking in training & real-life accident/emergency situations leading incidents and delegating instructions to less experienced personnel.
• Contribute to the coordination, preparation and training of the mine's emergency response team (ERT), volunteers and local community groups.
• Build individual and workforce capability through delivery of appropriate emergency response training.
• Contribute to the increased capability of the workforce to achieve targets by providing a professional First Aid / Pre-Hospital care service for site inclusive of business partners, with the medical assessment and appropriate treatment of personnel to ensure timely recovery from injury or illness sustained.
• Secure the future of the company by diligently assisting in the protection of its assets in the application of a variety of security practices.
• Supporting the Injury management and return to work processes as the primary point of contact.
• Maintain and service emergency response equipment for the operation.

About you

• Ideal candidate would be a paramedic, looking for an industry change.
• Certificate IV in Health Care (HLT41120) minimum is mandatory.
• Cert III in Emergency Response & Rescue (RII30719) is required or we will provide the training.
• Qualified to perform Drug & Alcohol screening.
• Additional experience/qualification below that you will have or we will support you to obtain:
• Occupational First Aid Skill Set (HLTSS00068).
• Undertake Confined Space Rescue (PUASAR025).
• Undertake Vertical Rescue (PUASAR032).
• Current MR driver’s licence.
• Experience in the performance of confined space & sentry duties, working at height, gas testing, rescue standby and working in accordance with an issued permit.
• BSB41419 - Cert IV in Work Health and Safety (BSB41419).
• Return to work coordination.

Our offer to You

• Family friendly 8:6 roster.
• New camp facilities, including gym and a swimming pool.
• Be supported through an inclusive and collaborative culture.
• Opportunities for training and professional development.
• Up to 18 weeks paid parental leave.
• Competitive remuneration package including allowances and bonus structure.
• Company share matching scheme.
• Attractive relocation assistance packages for those interested.

We are committed to upholding our Business Values, supporting equal opportunities, gender equality and cultural diversity. You will be supported, empowered, included and encouraged to be the best version of yourself. If you share our values of Integrity, Respect, Courage, Accountability and Collaboration; and you have the skills and experience to help us to succeed and deliver sustainable value, apply now. Full working rights in Australia are required for you to be eligible to apply for this role. Applications Close: 09 January 2025 “We respect and encourage diversity in a workforce that reflects our communities.” #J-18808-Ljbffr