Medical Emergency Services Officer

Vault Minerals; Shire Of Leonora; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Novated leasing and salary sacrifice

Short 1 hour to Leonora – Virgin Frec.

FIFO roster 15:13 Perth to Darlot

Job summary

Vault Minerals is seeking an experienced underground Emergency Services Officer to join the Darlot team. This full-time role reports to the OSH&T Superintendent and focuses on emergency management, medical services, and rescue team leadership at a world-class gold mine in WA.

You will develop and maintain Mines Rescue training, ensure medical stock and centre readiness, and support incident investigations while upholding safety standards across the operation.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years’ experience in a similar role, including 3+ years underground/open pit exposure.
• HLT41120 Certificate IV in Health Care is essential.
• Formal Qualifications in Emergency Response (Cert III) with Hazchem, BA, Fire, Rescue, Heights & Confined Space Rescue is essential.
• Proficient with MS Office and safety/databases; INX suite.
• Chem-Alert Admin is advantageous; ICAM or Tap-Root preferred.
• Certificate IV Training and Assessing is desirable; WA C Class license required.

Responsibilities

• Educate and guide site personnel on health and safety practices.
• Provide up-to-date training programs for Mines Rescue Cert III requirements.
• Recruit and engage Darlot Emergency Response Team members.
• Deliver efficient, confidential medical services to site personnel.
• Coordinate incident investigations, inspections and audits.
• Manage injury return-to-work programs and medical stock.
• Maintain Rescue equipment and Emergency Centre compliance.
• Deliver site emergency response training and drills.

Skills

Microsoft Office Suite

INX suite

Safety & database management

Attention to detail

Education

HLT41120 Certificate IV in Health Care

Cert III in Emergency Response - Hazchem, BA, Fire, Rescue

Certificate IV in Training and Assessing

WA C Class driver's licence

Tools

Chem-Alert Administrator

ICAM / Tap-Root Investigation Training

Job description

• Permanent full time opportunity
• Base salary + Superannuation - fortnightly pay
• Work for a growing ASX listed mining company

Seeking an experienced underground Emergency Services Operator to join our Darlot team.

Vault Minerals Limited is a leading intermediate gold producer listed on the ASX, with a diversified portfolio of operating assets across Western Australia and Canada. Formerly known as Red 5 Limited, the company rebranded to Vault Minerals in September 2024 to reflect its scale, strength, and growth ambitions.

With over a century of mining history, Darlot is a cornerstone operation of Vault Minerals Limited producing high-grade gold production. With a strong legacy, Darlot is focused on the future, optimising production and driving exploration programs to extend the mine’s lifespan and uncover new resources. The Darlot mine is located about 900 km northeast of Perth and 121 km north of Leonora, in the Goldfields Region of Western Australia.

Reporting to the OSH&T Superintendent, the Emergency Services Officer/Medic is to assist the OHST department with Emergency Management systems, training and support to fulfil site duties and obligations for the well-being of Vault employees and contractors. The role will be responsible for developing and maintaining processes for mines rescue including training schedules and equipment maintenance. The role is also responsible for daily medical compliance and ensuring the medical centre is well stocked and up to date.

What we offer:

• Competitive salary – fortnightly pay
• Novated leasing and salary sacrifice options
• Short 1 hour to Leonora – collect Virgin Frequent Flyer points
• 15:13 FIFO roster from Perth

Key responsibilities of this role will include:

• Educate and guide site personnel on best practices to maintain a healthy body and mind
• Provide up to date training programs in line with requirements for Cert III in Mines Rescue
• Recruit, motivate and engage new and existing members of the Darlot Emergency Response Team
• Provide an efficient and confidential medical service to site-based personnel
• Participate and coordinate Incident investigations, workplace inspections and audits
• Coordination of Injury management and return to work programs
• Coordinate, inspect & maintain all rescue and emergency equipment, First Aid clinics, first aid equipment, ambulances and medical stock to ensure compliance with manufacturer, regulatory & company standards
• Conduct Fitness for Work testing programs
• Maintain the site Emergency Response Plan and related Procedures
• Maintain currency with industry best practice in safety and emergency response
• Assist in facilitating the review and development of an approved Emergency Management Training Improvement Plan
• Deliver general site emergency response training programs, Emergency & Crisis Management Team training and exercises to site Teams

About You

• Minimum 5 years' experience working in a similar position, including 3+ years working in an underground or open pit mine environment.
• HLT41120 Certificate IV in Health Care (Essential)
• Formal Qualifications in Emergency Response (Cert III) - Hazchem, BA, Fire, Road Crash Rescue, Heights & Confined Space Rescue, Closed Circuit Breathing Apparatus (Essential)
• Proficient in using the Microsoft Office Suite with strong computer literacy of safety & database management systems and INX suite
• Excellent attention to detail with strong organisational skills
• Chem-Alert Administrator would be an advantage
• ICAM or Tap-Root Investigation Training would be preferred
• Certificate IV of Training and Assessing (Desirable)
• Current WA "C" Class driver’s licence.

Our Recruitment Process

As part of our recruitment process, we require a pre-employment medical, drug and alcohol screen and a National Police Clearance.