Medical & Emergency Services Officer

About the role

Karara Mining Limited, an Ansteel Group company located 200 km south-east of Geraldton in Western Australia, is recruiting three Medical & Emergency Services Officers (MESO) for its mine site. The MESO leads Emergency Response teams and provides a professional approach to emergency services, covering prevention, preparedness, response and recovery, while promoting the Karara Health and Safety systems with employees, contractors and the management team. The position runs on an 8 days on / 6 days off and 7 nights on / 7 days off continuous rotation.

Key responsibilities

• Respond to emergencies to protect life, property and reputation
• Support site emergency preparedness and improvement, and take part in post-incident debriefs
• Promote and train the Volunteer Emergency Response Team
• Provide emergency first aid and support the onsite Registered Nurse
• Complete accurate patient care records
• Operate response vehicles and rescue equipment safely and competently
• Conduct fitness-for-work and drug and alcohol testing
• Perform audits, inspections and equipment checks
• Manage night shift access control and site security, and provide after-hours accommodation support
• Assist with fire system testing and inspections

Required profile

• Certificate III in Mine Emergency Response and Rescue
• Certificate IV in Health Care
• Demonstrated leadership and training of Emergency Response teams
• Up-to-date knowledge of rescue techniques, equipment and medical practices
• Australian citizenship or a valid visa with permission to work
• National police clearance within the last 6 months
• Full valid Australian work rights (applicants on Working Holiday visas or without unrestricted rights are rejected)

Required skills

• Ability to collect pathology specimens other than blood
• Western Australian medium rigid drivers licence
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and other applicable software

What we offer

• A permanent position with an attractive salary and short-term incentive plan (bonus)
• On-the-job training and development programs
• Salary sacrifice options for flights, parking, super and novated leasing
• Modern permanent camp accommodation, 1Gbps internet, gourmet food, gym, swimming pool and village shop