Emergency Response Lead & Training Coordinator

Corporate Protection Australia; Gladstone Regional; On-site; AUD 65,000 - 95,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Training & development

Exposure to mining sites

Veteran-friendly employer

Job summary

Corporate Protection Australia – Gladstone QLD seeks a dedicated Emergency Services Coordinator to oversee the Emergency Response Team at Curtis Island on a casual basis. You will manage emergency response activities, lead training, inspect equipment, and ensure adherence to procedures and compliance for client-site operations.

You will coordinate fire/HAZMAT responses, medical emergencies and rescues, while mentoring staff and maintaining peak readiness.

Qualifications

• Formal qualifications in emergency response, leadership and management at the Certificate IV, Diploma or Advanced Diploma level.
• PUAFIR207 – Operate Breathing Apparatus.
• PUAFIR308 – Employ Personal Protection at a Hazardous Materials Incident.
• PUAFIR309 – Operate Pumps.
• PUAFIR316 – Identify, Detect and Monitor Hazardous Materials at an Incident.
• PUAFIR320 – Render Hazardous Materials Incidents Safe.
• PUASAR024 – Undertake Road Crash Rescue.
• PUASAR025 – Undertake Confined Space Rescue.
• PUASAR032 – Undertake Vertical Rescue.
• Low voltage rescue.
• HLTAID014 - Provide Advanced First Aid.
• HLTAID015 - Advanced Resuscitation and Oxygen Therapy.
• Current manual driver's license and Heavy Rigid (HR).
• Certificate IV in Training and Assessment.
• Proof of Working Rights in Australia (Birth Certificate, Passport or Visa).
• Significant Industry experience.
• Demonstrated Leadership & Team Management skills with proven ability to supervise emergency response teams.
• Experience in conducting fire team training and emergency response exercises.
• Excellent knowledge and understanding of computer systems.

Responsibilities

• Lead, supervise, and participate in emergency response activities, including fire response, road crash rescue, technical rescues, and hazardous material incidents.
• Safely operate and supervise the use of emergency response vehicles and equipment.
• Provide advanced first aid assistance in coordination with other emergency response organizations.
• Conduct site inspections, confined space standby duties, and risk assessments as directed by the client.
• Lead and supervise community awareness initiatives in fire prevention through education programs and activities.
• Promote safety by assisting with property inspections, building assessments, and development of evacuation plans and emergency procedures.
• Enforce and adhere to organisational health policies to ensure a safe and healthy work environment.
• Lead by example and mentor others for professional development.
• Supervise the maintenance of vehicles and equipment through regular inspections, audits, stock takes, and cleaning to maintain high operational readiness.
• Complete daily administrative tasks such as incident reports and local action plans.

Skills

Leadership

Team management

Emergency response

Safety compliance

Advanced first aid

Training & coaching

Vehicle operation

Communication skills

Education

Certificate IV in Public Safety (Firefighting Supervision)

Diploma of Public Safety (Firefighting Management)

PUAFIR207 – Operate Breathing Apparatus

PUAFIR308 – Employ Personal Protection at a Hazardous Materials Incident

PUAFIR309 – Operate Pumps

PUAFIR316 – Identify, Detect and Monitor Hazardous Materials at an Incident

PUAFIR320 – Render Hazardous Materials Incidents Safe

PUASAR024 – Undertake Road Crash Rescue

PUASAR025 – Undertake Confined Space Rescue

PUASAR032 – Undertake Vertical Rescue

HLTAID014 - Provide Advanced First Aid

HLTAID015 - Advanced Resuscitation and Oxygen Therapy

HR licence (Heavy Rigid)

Certificate IV in Training and Assessment

Proof of Working Rights in Australia

Tools

Computer systems

Job description

Corporate Protection Australia – Gladstone QLD seeks a dedicated Emergency Services Coordinator to oversee the Emergency Response Team at Curtis Island on a casual basis. You will manage emergency response activities, lead training, inspect equipment, and ensure adherence to procedures and compliance for client-site operations.

You will coordinate fire/HAZMAT responses, medical emergencies and rescues, while mentoring staff and maintaining peak readiness.