Team Leader - Emergency Services Officer

MSS Security; Sydney; Presencial; AUD 110.000 - 140.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

MSS Security is seeking an experienced Emergency Services Team Leader to run a site-based Emergency Response Team within a dynamic resource environment. You will oversee readiness, incident response, and continuous improvement across all emergency systems, equipment, and personnel, partnering with site stakeholders to ensure compliance and safe operations.

The role demands leadership in mine rescue, ERT, or heavy industry emergency services, with relevant certifications and a strong safety

Formación

• Certificate III or higher in emergency response and rescue or related firefighting/ER qualifications.
• Experience in Emergency Services, ERT or Mine Rescue within heavy industry.
• Supervisory or leadership experience in emergency response operations.
• Current First Aid and CPR certifications; advanced first aid and resuscitation qualifications.
• MR Licence or higher and ability to meet pre-employment medical requirements.

Responsabilidades

• Lead Emergency Response Team during incidents with strong command and coordination.
• Act as first response during call outs and manage incident outcomes.
• Coordinate site rescue functions and return-to-operations support.
• Deliver rescue operations including confined spaces and working at heights.
• Mentor Emergency Services Officers to maintain a capable response team.
• Oversee emergency systems, readiness, and compliance with site/legislation.
• Support HSE activities, risk assessments, inspections, and audits.
• Collaborate with clients, contractors, and stakeholders for compliance.
• Drive safety culture and continuous improvement in emergency readiness.

Conocimientos

Emergency response leadership

Incident command & control

Training delivery

Drills & preparedness

Mentorship & coaching

OHS/HSE compliance

Emergency planning & risk assessment

Team coordination

Educación

Cert III Emergency Response & Rescue

Cert II Public Safety (Firefighting & Emergency Ops)

Descripción del empleo

About the Company

As one of Australia’s leading security companies, MSS Security is built on teamwork, respect, and integrity. We provide long-term career paths, stability, and a workplace where your professionalism and dedication are genuinely valued. To find out more visit our website at

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced Emergency Services Team Leader to lead a site-based Emergency Response Team within a dynamic resource environment.

In this hands-on leadership role, you will oversee emergency response readiness, lead incident response operations, and develop a high-performing Emergency Services team. You will work closely with site stakeholders to ensure compliance, operational readiness, and continuous improvement across all emergency response systems, equipment, and personnel.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead Emergency Response Team during incidents, providing command, control, and coordination of emergency and rescue operations
• Act as emergency first response during all call outs and ensure safe, effective incident management
• Coordinate site rescue functions, including First Response Team command and return-to-operations support
• Deliver rescue operations including confined space, working at heights, and high-risk task standby support
• Mentor and develop Emergency Services Officers to maintain a capable, risk-based response team
• Oversee emergency response systems, ensuring readiness, continuous improvement, and compliance with site and legislative requirements
• Support site HSE activities including risk assessments, inspections, hazard reviews, PTOs, and layered audits
• Ensure compliance with HSE policies, PPE requirements, reporting obligations, and risk management processes
• Collaborate with clients, contractors, and stakeholders to ensure legislative, contractual, and site compliance
• Support emergency response planning for high-risk work activities and contribute to site integration and continuous improvement initiatives
• Drive a strong safety culture and continuous improvement

About You

You are an experienced emergency response professional with strong leadership capability and a background in mine rescue, ERT, or heavy industry emergency services.

• Certificate III in Emergency Response and Rescue OR Certificate II in Public Safety (Firefighting and Emergency Operations) or higher
• Experience in Emergency Services, ERT, or Mine Rescue within mining or heavy industry
• Previous supervisory or leadership experience in emergency response operations
• Current First Aid (HLTAID011) and CPR (HLTAID009)
• Provide advanced first aid (HLTAID014)
• Provide Advanced Resuscitation and oxygen therapy (HLTAID015)
• Provide Pain Management (PUAEME005)
• Collect specimens for drugs of abuse testing (HLTPAT005)
• Confined Space Rescue and Working at Heights Rescue qualifications (completed within last 3yrs)
• MR Licence or above
• Strong knowledge of emergency response, rescue procedures, and incident management
• Experience delivering training, drills, and emergency preparedness activities
• Ability to pass pre-employment medical, Order 43 (or equivalent), drug & alcohol screening, and ongoing fitness for work requirements
• Full Australian working rights

Essential Requirements

• Certificate III in Emergency Response and Rescue OR Certificate II in Public Safety (Firefighting and Emergency Operations) or higher
• Experience in Emergency Services, ERT, or Mine Rescue within mining or heavy industry
• Previous supervisory or leadership experience in emergency response operations
• Current First Aid (HLTAID011) and CPR (HLTAID009)
• Provide advanced first aid (HLTAID014)
• Provide Advanced Resuscitation and oxygen therapy (HLTAID015)
• Provide Pain Management (PUAEME005)
• Collect specimens for drugs of abuse testing (HLTPAT005)Confined Space Rescue and Working at Heights Rescue qualifications (completed within last 3yrs)
• MR Licence or above
• Strong knowledge of emergency response, rescue procedures, and incident management
• Experience delivering training, drills, and emergency preparedness activities
• Ability to pass pre-employment medical, Order 43 (or equivalent), drug & alcohol screening, and ongoing fitness for work requirements
• Full Australian working rights

Equal Opportunity Employer

MSS Security is an Equal Opportunity Employer, valuing the unique backgrounds, experiences, and contributions of each person We encourage and celebrate diversity.

• be certified by the Workplace Gender Equality Agency,
• be a partner and supporter of Veterans employment and honoured to have an endorsed INNOVATE Reconciliation Action Plan.