Add expected salary to your profile for insightsThe Westpac Rescue Helicopter Service is a not-for-profit organisation providing world class aeromedical, search and rescue services to those in need 24/7. The Service has almost 50 years of proud history, and operates from three bases in NSW (Tamworth, Belmont, Lismore) in addition to a Head Office and Deep Level Maintenance (DLM) facility based in Broadmeadow NSW. With a clear vision for our future – to be Australia’s leading Aeromedical and Rescue Service provider, we know the key to success is a motivated, trained, and empowered team operating within a culture of professionalism and accountability.About the positionA new full time opportunity has recently become available within the Service for an Aviation Life Support Equipment Officer.Reporting to the Maintenance Manager and working alongside our part time ALSEO, this role may be based from either Belmont, Tamworth or Lismore (with regular travel to the bases) and be responsible for managing, inspecting, maintaining, and arranging repair for all role and life support equipment in accordance with manufacturer and CASA requirements.To be considered for this role, you will hold:Certificate III Aircraft Life Support & Furnishing or Certificate IV in Aeronautical Life Support EquipmentMinimum 5 years’ experience as a Life Support Equipment Officer in the aviation industry, preferably HEMS, including inspection, service and repair of stretchers, harnesses, wander leads, strops, ARV, CRC, straps, EPIRB, life jackets, life rafts, tag lines, helmets, hi line.To ApplyIf you’d like to join our team, click ‘APPLY’ to submit your cover letter and resume (including qualifications) addressing the above selection criteria.Applications close on Sunday 22 June 2025.WRHS is an equal opportunity employer who value a diverse workforce and recognise the innovation and competitive advantage this creates. We are excited to hear from applicants who come from a diverse range of backgrounds.Successful applicants must have the right to work in Australia, successfully complete a pre-employment medical screening and a National Police History Check. How do your skills match this job?How do your skills match this job?Sign in and update your profile to get insights.Your application will include the following questions:What is your salary expectation for this role? How many years experience do you have in a similar role? Do you have working rights to work in Australia?The community’s own Rescue HelicopterFast factsNo one has ever paid to be assisted by the Westpac Rescue Helicopter Service. That is because their fellow citizens and the NSW Government through NSW Health and the Ambulance Service of NSW provide the funds that ensure the rescue helicopters are there when and where they are needed.Established in 1975 a volunteer part time beach patrol in the Newcastle area.Today the Westpac Rescue Helicopter Service includes four helicopters operating across the Hunter, New England – North West, Central Coast and Mid North Coast regions.The Service undertakes more than 1000 missions each year.It operates 24 hours a day every day of the year.The Helicopter attends missions that it is tasked to by the emergency services of NSW.On board the Rescue Helicopters is a crew of highly trained and skilled paramedics and medical staff, pilots, air and rescue crew members.The Service operates from purpose-built bases in Tamworth and Broadmeadow in Newcastle.Since 1975 the service has enjoyed a successful partnership with the Westpac Banking Corporation. The Westpac sponsorship is recognised as one of the longest serving corporate partnerships in Australia’s history. Since December 1975, the Service has been owned and operated by the community in partnership with the local Surf Life Saving Branch.Source: This is an extract from the company's own website.The community’s own Rescue HelicopterFast factsNo one has ever paid to be assisted by the Westpac Rescue Helicopter Service. That is because their fellow citizens and the NSW Government through NSW Health and the Ambulance Service of NSW provide the funds that ensure the rescue helicopters are there when and where they are needed.Established in 1975 a volunteer part time beach patrol in the Newcastle area.Today the Westpac Rescue Helicopter Service includes four helicopters operating across the Hunter, New England – North West, Central Coast and Mid North Coast regions.The Service undertakes more than 1000 missions each year.It operates 24 hours a day every day of the year.The Helicopter attends missions that it is tasked to by the emergency services of NSW.On board the Rescue Helicopters is a crew of highly trained and skilled paramedics and medical staff, pilots, air and rescue crew members.The Service operates from purpose-built bases in Tamworth and Broadmeadow in Newcastle.Since 1975 the service has enjoyed a successful partnership with the Westpac Banking Corporation. The Westpac sponsorship is recognised as one of the longest serving corporate partnerships in Australia’s history. Since December 1975, the Service has been owned and operated by the community in partnership with the local Surf Life Saving Branch.Source: This is an extract from the company's own website.To help fast track investigation, please include here any other relevant details that prompted you to report this job ad as fraudulent / misleading / discriminatory.Featured jobsCommunity Relations CoordinatorNewcastle, Newcastle, Maitland & Hunter NSW6d agoB1 LAME - Diverse RoleFlyPelicanWilliamtown, Newcastle, Maitland & Hunter NSW3d agoResearching careers? Find all the information and tips you need on career advice.
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