First Response Officer

Argo Natural Resources; Bowen; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Argo Natural Resources in Queensland's metallurgical coal mining industry is seeking a dedicated First Response Officer for Ironbark No 1. You will provide first aid, triage injuries, coordinate emergency services, and support health controls on site.

Based in Bowen Basin, 7 on 7 off roster (DIDO, BIBO or FIFO with camp accommodation). Essential: Class A Driver's Licence and nurse/paramedic emergency experience; familiarity with site access systems and training databases is highly regarded.

Qualifications

• Class A Driver's Licence (essential).
• Experience as a Nurse or Paramedic in emergency environments or remote locations (essential).
• Previous experience with site access systems and training databases (highly regarded).
• Experience in the resources industry is preferred but not essential.
• Underground coal mine environment experience is highly desirable but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Provide first aid and triage injuries, determining if further medical treatment is needed.
• Notify the Control Room Operator and coordinate emergency services when required.
• Transport injured personnel to medical facilities as needed.
• Ensure coverage of the first aid room and send injury notifications promptly.
• Maintain and manage site medical plans, treatment records, and first aid supplies.
• Conduct drug and alcohol testing and assist with health testing and education.
• Support emergency response, guide incident investigations, and provide initial mental health support.
• Assist with compliance, training, and health exposure monitoring on site.

Skills

Nurse/Paramedic experience

Emergency response

Health testing knowledge

Tools

Site access systems

Training databases

Job description

Argo Natural Resources is a rising leader in Queensland's metallurgical coal mining industry. With a strong portfolio of current operations and a growing pipeline of development projects, we have already achieved significant success. From revitalising Carborough Downs underground mine to reinvigorating the Broadlea open cut, our next major milestone is the Ironbark No.1 project - Australia’s newest longwall mine, featuring both longwall and bord and pillar operations.

We are seeking a dedicated and experienced First Response Officer (First Responder) to join our team at Ironbark No 1. This crucial role involves providing support to all personnel in relation to illnesses, rehabilitation, emergency and incident management, and health controls. In addition, the role requires responsibility for managing first aid equipment and supplies.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide first aid and triage injuries, determining if further medical treatment is needed.
• Notify the Control Room Operator and coordinate emergency services when required.
• Transport injured personnel to medical facilities as needed.
• Ensure coverage of the first aid room and send injury notifications promptly.
• Maintain and manage site medical plans, treatment records, and first aid supplies.
• Conduct drug and alcohol testing and assist with health testing and education.
• Support emergency response, guide incident investigations, and provide initial mental health support.
• Assist with compliance, training, and health exposure monitoring on site.

About You

• Class A Driver's License (essential).
• Experience as a Nurse or Paramedic in emergency environments or remote locations (essential).
• Previous experience with site access systems and training databases (highly regarded).
• Experience working in the resources industry (preferred but not essential).
• Previous experience in an underground coal mine environment is highly desirable but not essential.

This role is based in the Bowen Basin, providing great lifestyle options just 2 hours from Mackay and the Whitsunday coast. 7 on 7 off, rotating roster. DIDO, BIBO or FIFO (salary sacrifice) with village accommodation provided in camp whilst on roster.

Fitzroy Benefits for you!

• Great salaries to attract and retain the right people
• Salary sacrifice available for novated car leasing and flights
• 7 on 7 off, rotating roster
• DIDO, BIBO or FIFO (salary sacrifice) with village accommodation provided in camp whilst on roster
• Personal development encouraged with reimbursement for approved study programs

Argo operates in the Queensland steelmaking coal mining industry with a portfolio of high-quality deposits, access to world class transport infrastructure and close proximity to major consumers. We pride ourselves on being a people business and believe that our future success will be underpinned by a diverse and highly skilled workforce.