Medical and Emergency Services Officer

LUKA RESOURCES; Adelaide, Ceduna; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

FIFO roster from Adelaide or Ceduna

Modern camp facilities (gym, pools, Wi

Parental leave

Annual leave purchasing option

Salary and bonus structures

Share matching scheme

Job summary

Iluka Resources seeks a Medical and Emergency Services Officer for the Jacinth-Ambrosia site in SA. The role focuses on frontline medical care, incident command, and leading the Emergency Response Team in a remote mining environment.

Candidates will hold Certificate III in Mine Emergency Response and Rescue and Certificate IV in Health Care, with heavy industry experience and strong leadership, training, and reporting skills. FIFO from Adelaide or Ceduna is offered.

Qualifications

• Minimum Certificate III in Mine Emergency Response and Rescue or equivalent.
• Minimum Certificate IV in Health Care HLTPAT005 – Collect specimens for drugs of abuse testing.
• Experience in heavy industries such as mining or construction preferred.
• Strong interpersonal, communication and presentation skills.
• Leadership and mentoring abilities with team-based work experience.
• Organised, proactive, multitasking and data/confidentiality awareness.
• Ability to develop and instruct practical training packages.

Responsibilities

• Provide primary (first response) medical care to employees and contractors for injuries and illnesses.
• Ensure calibration status of medical equipment and record on a calibration register.
• Assume incident command and lead the Emergency Response Team during incidents.
• Maintain readiness of the on-site Emergency Response Team, including on-call members.
• Conduct weekly maintenance training to keep skills current.
• Develop/Review Rescue Plans for contractors or project works.
• Monitor fitness for work programs, including drug and alcohol testing.
• Develop and own site Rescue Plans (TARP, Confined Space, etc.).
• Provide expert advice to improve emergency and medical resources.

Skills

Leadership

Interpersonal skills

Communication

Data analysis

Report writing

Education

Certificate III in Mine Emergency Response and Rescue

Certificate IV in Health Care HLTPAT005 – Collect specimens for drugs of abuse testing

Job description

Site Based – Jacinth-Ambrosia site, SA 8:6 roster, Permanent Position FIFO from Adelaide or Ceduna Iluka Resources is a global critical minerals company with a proud 70-year history and an exciting future. We are seeking a self‑motivated and team‑focused Medical and Emergency Services Officer to join Iluka’s Health & Safety team, based at Jacinth-Ambrosia mine site.

Iluka Resources is a leading global producer of the critical minerals zircon and high‑grade titanium dioxide feedstocks (rutile and synthetic rutile). Iluka has also established a significant position in rare earth elements (rare earths). As an international supplier of critical minerals, Iluka’s products are used in an array of applications including technology, construction, medical, lifestyle and industrial uses. As the world moves towards a smarter, safer and sustainable future, Iluka’s high‑quality products are increasing in demand.

About the location Jacinth-Ambrosia is located 270 kilometres north of the Port of Thevenard, near Ceduna. It is the world’s largest source of zircon, and a Tier 1 deposit. Jacinth-Ambrosia site has a fully equipped modern camp with facilities including a gym, pool, sports courts, recreation rooms, Wi‑Fi and Foxtel.

About the role

Reporting to the Health & Safety Superintendent onsite, this is an opportunity to grow your development in the areas of first response Medical and Emergency Response by putting your own mark on the position and making a difference to our overall efficiency and sustainability.

• Provide primary (first response) medical care to employees and contractors for non-work and work‑related injuries/illnesses
• Ensure current calibration status of medical equipment and record on a calibration register
• Assume incident command and team leadership at any emergency response
• Ensure readiness of the volunteer Emergency Response Team at all times, including adequate numbers of on call team members
• Ensure maintenance training is conducted each Sunday to maintain skills of volunteer team members
• Develop / Review Rescue Plans for Contractor, Project or non-standard works
• Maintain fitness for work monitoring programs particularly those relating to drugs and alcohol
• Development and ownership of all site Rescue Plans (TARP, Confined Space, Contractor, and Project works)
• Provide expert advice to improve the level of emergency and medical resources in line with site development, industry benchmarks, and technological advancements

About you

• Minimum Certificate III in Mine Emergency Response and Rescue or equivalent
• Minimum Certificate IV in Health Care HLTPAT005 – Collect specimens for drugs of abuse testing
• Previous exposure working in heavy industries – Mining, Construction, Rail, Defence or Emergency Agency
• Highly developed interpersonal, communication and presentation skills
• Strong leadership and mentoring abilities, ability to work in a team environment
• Organised, pro‑active, self‑starter with the ability to multitask
• Report writing and data analysis skills with a high level of business confidentiality
• Ability to develop and instruct practical training packages

Our offer to you

• Family Friendly 8/6 FIFO Roster from either Adelaide or Ceduna
• Modern Camp Facilities incl: Gym, 2 Pools, Recreation Rooms, Wifi/Foxtel
• Up to 18 Weeks Paid Parental Leave for Primary Caregivers
• Ability to Purchase Additional Annual Leave
• Competitive Salary and Bonus Structures
• Company share matching scheme

We are committed to upholding our Business Values, supporting equal opportunities, gender equality, and cultural diversity.

Applicants will be required to meet Iluka’s pre‑employment criteria which includes a medical, drug and alcohol screening and hold a valid motor vehicle driver’s license. If you share our values of Integrity, Respect, Courage, Accountability and Collaboration; and you have the skills and experience to help us to succeed and deliver sustainable value.

Full working rights in Australia are required for you to be eligible to apply for this role.

Shortlisting will commence immediately. Applications close on 21 November 2026

We respect and encourage diversity in a workforce that reflects our communities.

lluka Resources is a global critical minerals company with over 70 years' industry experience in exploration, project development, mining, processing, marketing and rehabilitation. The company's objective is to deliver sustainable value. We are a leading producer of zircon and high grade titanium dioxide feedstocks, rutile and synthetic rutile. We are also set to become a globally material supplier of separated rare earth oxides, via the company's development of Australia's first fully integrated rare earths refinery at Eneabba, in Western Australia. As an international supplier of critical minerals, Iluka’s products are used in an array of applications including technology, construction, medical, lifestyle and industrial uses. As the world moves towards a smarter, safer and sustainable future, 0ur high quality products are increasing in demand. Headquartered in Perth, Western Australia, Iluka is listed on the Australian Securities Exchange (ASX). Our people are the foundation of our business and are vital to our success now and into the future. We offer an empowering and inclusive work environment. Whether you are working at one of our welcoming sites or corporate offices, you have the opportunity to build strong connections and truly belong.