Officer Emergency Services
Permanent employment with a global business which includes a huge range of additional benefits
5/4/4 Day and Night Roster
Enjoy a unique coastal lifestyle in Weipa, Cape York | fishing, great community, family friendly
About the role
Finding better ways to provide the materials the world needs.
We are looking for an Officer Emergency Services to work as part of the sites Emergency Services team.
The main purpose of this role is to provide emergency services to the Weipa Operations and surrounding areas where required.
This role is a great opportunity for an individual who has a strong work ethic, have a 'can do' attitude and work autonomously.
In addition to paying competitively and providing great benefits packages, we want you to live the lifestyle that is right for you and your family.
And because of our size and scale, there are many opportunities to learn, grow and do more than you ever thought possible.
Every hour of every shift, your safety and wellbeing are our number one priority.
We do the work only if it is safe, and we invest to make sure every member of the team has the quality tools they need to do their job.
Responsibilities
Responding to emergency incidents across the Weipa Northern/Southern Operations, township and nearby communities
Conduct Emergency Drills and Exercises
Support the Site Injury Management process
Assist in the training of Rio Tinto Weipa Emergency Response Team members
Facilitate the site alcohol and other drugs donor selection and sample collection process
Maintain and develop Emergency Response Guidelines and HSE policies, procedures and standards
Assist in the maintenance of emergency response vehicles, equipment and facilities
Ensuring all work is undertaken in accordance with Rio Tinto's operating procedures
Fostering a culture of zero harm and continuous improvement
Comply with Culturally and Environmental obligations
Work within the Pillars of the RTA Care, Courage and Curiosity
What you will bring
A commitment to the safety of yourself and your team
Demonstrated previous emergency response experience within mining, heavy industry, and/or Government Emergency Services Sector
Manual, MR Truck License (Mandatory)
Cert III Public Safety or Emergency Response and Rescue (Mandatory)
Demonstrated experience/qualifications in conducting Drug & Alcohol Testing is highly desirable
Certificate IV in Healthcare
It would be beneficial if you have or willing to obtain the following:
Certificate II in Fire Protection, inspection and Testing
Enter and Work in Confined Spaces
Working Safely at Heights
What we offer
A work environment where safety is always the number one priority
Career development & education assistance to further your technical or leadership ambitions
A competitive base salary reflective of your skills and experience with annual incentive program
Ongoing access to family-friendly health and medical programs, pension and savings plans
Attractive share ownership plan
Leave for all of life's reasons (vacation/annual, paid parental, sick leave)
Exclusive employee discounts
Domestic relocation assistance
Weipa accommodation benefit
Remote area allowance
Remote area holiday travel assistance
Where you will be working
The Weipa Operations includes three bauxite mines, processing facilities, ship loaders, an export wharf, two ports, power stations, a rail network and ferry terminals.
Located on the Western Cape York Peninsula in Far North Queensland, each year the operation produces more than 35 million tons of bauxite.
The operations are supported by a 1,900-strong workforce-including 26 per cent who are women and 25 per cent Indigenous employees.
Activities include mine operations, maintenance, asset management, ports, cultural heritage management, and processing facility management.
The development of our new mine, Amrun, which was completed in ****, will extend the life of our Weipa bauxite operations by decades to come and significantly build on our 55-year history on the Western Cape.
About Rio Tinto
Rio Tinto is a leading global mining and materials company.
We operate in 35 countries where we produce iron ore, copper, aluminium, critical minerals, and other materials needed for the global energy transition and for people, communities, and nations to thrive.
We have been mining for 150 years and operate with knowledge built up across generations and continents.
Our purpose is finding better ways to provide the materials the world needs - striving for innovation and continuous improvement to produce materials with low emissions and to the right environmental, social and governance standards.
But we can't do it on our own, so we're focused on creating partnerships to solve problems, create win-win situations and meet opportunities.
Respect and Inclusion
At Rio Tinto, we particularly welcome and encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, women, the LGBTI+ community, mature workers, people with disabilities and people from different cultural backgrounds.
We are committed to an inclusive environment where people feel comfortable being themselves.
We want our people to feel that all voices are heard, all cultures respected and that a variety of perspectives are not only welcome — they are essential to our success.
We treat each other fairly and with dignity regardless of race, gender, nationality, ethnic origin, religion, age, sexual orientation or anything else that makes us who we are.
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