Overview
Meeka Metals Limited (MEK) is building Western Australia’s newest gold mine and requires a proactive Safety and Emergency Officer to join the Health and Safety team at their flagship site - Murchison Gold Project, 50 km north of Meekatharra. The project is a combined open pit and underground mining operation with an initial 10-year mine life. Site activities are ramping up with construction underway, mining operations commencing early in 2025 and processing commencing shortly thereafter.
About the Role
The role reports to the Health and Safety Superintendent and is responsible for providing technical advice and support to the site leadership team and employees regarding all Health and Safety and Emergency Response requirements.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide leadership and strategic direction in Health and Safety management and Emergency preparedness
- Oversee the treatment of presented injuries or medical conditions
- Promote a positive health and safety culture and environment for all site personnel
- Establish effective Emergency Response Team (ERT) through promoting and recruiting participants to the team
- Coordinate all emergency response training requirements and develop skills pathways for (ERT) members
- Implement and monitor the emergency drill schedule ensuring compliance and ongoing improvement against key metrics
- Identify and report potential hazards and eliminate risk taking behaviours or actions of site personnel
- Maintain the site Emergency Response Plan and train all employees and contractors in the duty card system
- Develop and maintain emergency response equipment registers including asset register, maintenance records and usage report
- Develop robust procedures, reports and site policies to ensure investigations of all incidents are reported accurately
- Coordinate off-site treatment and monitor the Return-to-Work case requirements
- Maintain the site medical clinic to an operational level including ordering stock and supplies, cleanliness and hygiene monitoring
About You
- +4 years’ experience in a similar role within a live mining workplace
- Knowledge of the DEMIRS Safety Regulation System
- Developed numeracy, written and verbal communication skills
- The ability to coordinate and prioritise workloads
- Display sound judgement and problem-solving abilities
- Experience in the Microsoft Office suite of software
Required Certificates
- Certificate IV Work Health & Safety
- CERT IV in Health Care
- CERT III in Emergency Response and Rescue
- Valid C Western Australian Drivers Licence
- Senior First Aid Certificate
Accommodation
You will be accommodated in a well-appointed mine village with a fully equipped gym, WIFI with streaming capacity, and full Telstra coverage. Catering is provided by the Company’s own catering and facilities management team with a budget that supports a wide variety of high-quality food options from our very own Chefs!
Benefits and Perks
- Competitive remuneration package commencing at start up
- 8 days on, 6 days off – Work Life Balance Roster
- Fully equipped gym
- Supportive management and team culture
- Short Commute from Perth to Meekatharra (~1.0hr) and from Meekatharra airport to Site (<50kms)
Recruitment Process
Our recruitment process considers your skills and experience, and how they align with the requirements of the role. We also require checks to demonstrate your suitability for the role including police, medical, right to work, qualifications and references.
Application Details
If you want to be part of building Western Australia’s newest gold mine, head to our Company website, meekametals.com.au to see all of our exciting career opportunities. No agency referrals will be accepted at this time.
Application Questions
- Which of the following statements best describes your right to work in Australia?
- How many years' experience do you have as a Safety and Emergency Officer?
- Do you have a current Australian driver's licence?
- Have you worked in a role which requires a sound understanding of OH&S;/WHS?
- Do you have a Certificate IV in Health Care (Ambulance)?
- Do you have a Certificate III in Mine Emergency Response and Rescue?
Meeka Metals Limited (ASX:MEK) is a Western Australian based gold development and production business. The Company is developing its Murchison Gold Project, 50kms north of Meekatharra. The project is a combined open pit and underground mining operation with an initial 10-year mine life. Site activities are ramping up now with construction underway, mining operations commencing in March 2025 and processing commencing shortly thereafter.
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📌 Safety and Emergency Officer
🏢 Meeka Metals
📍 Australia