Medical Emergency Services Officer

Kimberley Mineral Sands Pty Ltd (KMS) is a 50/50 joint venture between Sheffield Resources Limited and YGH Australia Investment Pty Ltd (Yansteel). The Thunderbird Mineral Sands Project (Thunderbird) is located mid-way between Derby and Broome, in the Kimberley region of Western Australia. 

Thunderbird is one of the largest and highest-grade zircon mineral sands deposits in the world and contains valuable heavy minerals including ilmenite, zircon, leucoxene, and rutile, which are extracted and exported via the Port of Broome. 

Our head office is based in Broome, and together we are focused on delivering economic and social benefits for the West Kimberley and its communities. We do this through living our values of Integrity, Accountability, Humility, Co-Creation and Inclusivity. 

Residing in the West Kimberley and reporting to the Superintendent Health & Safety, this is an exciting opportunity for a Medical Emergency Services Officer to join our growing mining company.

This role will play a pivotal role in providing site medical and emergency response services to ensure Thunderbird Operations adheres to our Mine Safety Management System. 

Site based roster: 8 days on, 6 days off

Key Responsibilities

• Promptly and effectively respond to minor or major incidents, offering medical assistance as required
• Facilitate and administer drug and alcohol testing inline with procedure
• Offer insights and recommendations for medical clearances for prospective or returning employees, aligned with site policies and procedures
• Provide guidance and continuous support to on-site Emergency Response Team (ERT) 
• Conduct internal audits and inspections of emergency response equipment to ensure appropriate maintenance, and optimal functionality

• Hold a current WA C-Class driver’s licence
• Tertiary qualification in Nursing or Paramedical Science
• Certificate III in Mine Emergency Response and Rescue
• Certificate HLTPAT005 Collect Specimens for Drugs and Abuse Testing
• Minimum 3 years' experience in a similar medical emergency response position, in a mining environment
• Excellent interpersonal skills across all levels of the organisation
• Strong administration skills, ensuring information is recorded accurately and updated as required
• High level of attention to detail
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Experience with INX would be advantageous

In addition to joining our values focused team, you would also be eligible for the following benefits:

• Competitive base salary
• Housing & Living Allowances
• 5 weeks annual leave per annum
• Relocation support provided

KMS is committed to advancing an inclusive and diverse workforce culture and environment where people feel comfortable to be themselves. We acknowledge the different skills, experiences, and perspectives that people from diverse backgrounds including, race, ethnicity, disability, age, gender identity and sexual orientation bring to the workplace, will only strengthen our workforce.

We strongly encourage applications from our key priority communities – Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, women, youth, and people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.  

This advert will close on the 7 April 2024, however, should a suitable candidate be found we reserve the right to close the advert earlier.