Emergency Services Team Leader

About the role

MSS Security, one of Australia's leading security companies, is looking for an experienced Emergency Services Team Leader to lead a site-based Emergency Response Team in a dynamic resource environment. The role is hands-on leadership: overseeing emergency response readiness, leading incident response operations and developing a high-performing team, working closely with site stakeholders on compliance, operational readiness and continuous improvement.

Key responsibilities

• Lead the Emergency Response Team during incidents, providing command, control and coordination of emergency and rescue operations
• Act as first responder during all call-outs and manage incidents safely and effectively
• Coordinate site rescue functions, including First Response Team command and return-to-operations support
• Deliver rescue operations such as confined space, working at heights and high-risk task standby support
• Mentor and develop Emergency Services Officers into a capable, risk-based response team
• Oversee emergency response systems, ensuring readiness, continuous improvement and compliance with site and legislative requirements
• Support site HSE activities including risk assessments, inspections, hazard reviews, PTOs and layered audits, and ensure compliance with HSE policies, PPE requirements and reporting obligations
• Work with clients, contractors and stakeholders on compliance, and help plan emergency response for high-risk work activities
• Drive a strong safety culture and continuous improvement

Required profile

• Certificate III in Emergency Response and Rescue, or Certificate II in Public Safety (Firefighting and Emergency Operations) or higher
• Experience in Emergency Services, ERT or Mine Rescue within mining or heavy industry
• Previous supervisory or leadership experience in emergency response operations
• Strong knowledge of emergency response, rescue procedures and incident management
• Experience delivering training, drills and emergency preparedness activities
• Ability to pass pre-employment medical, Order 43 (or equivalent), drug and alcohol screening and ongoing fitness-for-work requirements
• Full Australian working rights

Required skills

• First Aid (HLTAID011), CPR (HLTAID009) and advanced first aid (HLTAID014)
• Advanced resuscitation and oxygen therapy (HLTAID015) and pain management (PUAEME005)
• Drug of abuse specimen collection (HLTPAT005)
• Confined space rescue and working at heights rescue qualifications completed within the last 3 years
• MR licence or above