EMERGENCY SERVICES OFFICERS

Category: DIDO Emergency Management FIFO

Job Type: Casual Full Time

Location: Mackay & Coalfields QLD

What We Are Looking For

Our Emergency Management Department is currently seeking experienced, proactive & adaptable Emergency Service Officers to join our expanding teams across the Central & Southern Queensland regions. Ideal applicants will have exposure to the coal mining industry and experience in emergency response services, with proven operational experience in a Fire & Rescue Service regarded highly. Applicants are required to possess a high level of communication skills along with computer literacy & problem solving abilities, and the capacity to work both autonomously and within a team.

Successful applicants must be based in Queensland, Australia.

Mandatory Qualifications Required

To be eligible for these positions you must hold:

• Standard 11 Induction
• Open Manual MR Licence or above
• Current CPR & First Aid – HLTAID009, HLTAID011, HLTAID014, HLTAID015
• HLTPAT005 – Collect Specimens for Drugs of Abuse Testing
• UETDRMP007 – Perform rescue from a live low voltage panel
• National Police Certificate (Issued within last 12 months)
  
  

Certificate 3 in Emergency Response & Rescue, including the following units:

• PUAFIR207 – Operate Breathing Apparatus Open Circuit
• PUAFIR210 – Prevent Injury
• PUAFIR316 – Identify, Detect and Monitor Hazardous Materials at an Incident
• PUAFIR324 – Render Hazardous Materials Incidents Safe
• PUASAR022 – Participate in a Rescue Operation
• PUASAR024 – Undertake Road Crash Rescue
• PUASAR025 – Undertake Confined Space Rescue
• PUASAR032 – Undertake Vertical Rescue
• RIIERR201E – Conduct Fire Team Operations
• PUAEQU001 – Prepare, Maintain and Test Response Equipment, OR PMAWHS211 – Prepare Equipment for Emergency Response
  
  

At Mining Skills Australia, we may also accept evidence of the above units of competency separate to the Certificate 3 in Emergency Response & Rescue.

Beneficial & Desireable Qualifications

• Coal Board Medical (Rescue)
• Construction Industry White Card
• PUAEME008 – Provide Pain Management
• RIIVEH201 – Operate Light Vehicle OR RIIVEH305 – Operate & Maintain 4WD
• Certificate 4 in Training & Assessment
• Workplace Health & Safety Qualifications
• Current Site Training Transcripts
  
  

What’s On Offer

For all positions we offer the following:

• Permanent & Casual contracts available with excellent rates of pay.
• 7 on-7 off roster with day and night shift rotations, and 12 or 12.5 hour shifts.
• Coal Long Service Leave Scheme for all employees.
• Positions available across various sites and team compositions.
• Residential positions for local staff, plus DIDO & FIFO options. FIFO provided ex-Brisbane.
• Camp accommodation & meals provided.
• Professional development opportunities across the Mining Skills Australia business.
• Immediate and delayed starts are available.
  
  

To apply for this position, please email your CV and cover letter to our onboarding team at: [email protected] or apply through our website!

Please note that only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.

If you have any queries, please feel free to contact our friendly staff at [email protected].

Employer questions

Your Application Will Include The Following Questions

• Which of the following statements best describes your right to work in Australia?
• How many years’ experience do you have as an Emergency Services Officer?
• Do you have a current Police Check (National Police Certificate) for employment?
• Do you have a Certificate III in Mine Emergency Response and Rescue?
• Do you have a current Standard 11 induction?
• Do you have a current Australian driver’s licence?