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Form of workLynas Rare Earths is an established ethical and environmentally responsible producer of rare earth materials, being the world’s only significant producer of separated rare earth materials outside of China. Our Western Australian rare earths mine at Mt Weld boasts a LOM of more than 25 years, and will supply concentrate to the newly constructed and commissioning Kalgoorlie plant, just a few short kilometres west of Kalgoorlie.
Our people work in an environment where safety is always the first priority, and driving a positive workplace culture with safety underpinning everything we do is pivotal in how Lynas strives to operate.
The Opportunity:
Our team is ready for a proactive, collaborative and highly motivated Medical Emergency Service and Security Officer (MESSO) who wishes to be involved with a positive company culture who can drive the security, health and emergency response initiatives collectively across our new site.
Our MESSO’s will ultimately provide site security, medical and emergency response services to ensure Lynas Kalgoorlie complies with our Mine Safety Management Plan, supporting procedures and relevant legislative requirements.
This role will be offered on an even time 7:7 roster.
You will be responsible for (but not limited to):
- Site security, medical and emergency response capability
- Responding effectively, potentially as on scene commander, to minor or major on-site incidents, injuries, providing emergency rescue, fire rescue, medical care, administering basic life support, if and when necessary
- Injury management support
- Facilitating and conducting drug and alcohol testing
- Providing input into medical clearances to potential employees and/or return to work employees in line with site policies and procedures
- Mentoring and providing ongoing support of the Emergency Response Team volunteers on site
- Managing and administering the site access security systems and processes
- Conducting internal audits and inspections on Emergency response equipment, ensuring emergency equipment is maintained and in good serviceable condition
- Supporting injury prevention and company-wide health and safety initiatives.
About you:
- Previous experience in a similar medical, emergency response position
- Certificate IV in Health Care (Ambulance)
- Tertiary qualification in Nursing and or Paramedical Science (Desirable)
- Certificate III in Mine Emergency Response and Rescue
- Certificate HLTPAT005 Collect Specimens for Drugs of Abuse Testing
- Certificate II Security Operations, or willing to obtain
- Possesses full Australian Working Rights
- Minimum C Class manual Driver's License
- Must reside within the Goldfields region for our residential opportunity (Relocation package will be available).
Benefits include:
- Long term job stability - 25+ year mine life
- Annual Company Bonus Scheme
- Remote Housing Allowance for our residential opportunities
- Salary continuance scheme and life insurance (through Superannuation)
- Continual development and ability to expand your career
- Salary Sacrifice options
Positions are limited, and shortlisting will commence immediately.
We welcome and encourage applications from women and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, the LGBTIQA+ community, mature workers, as well as candidates with culturally diverse backgrounds. Lynas acknowledges First Nations people as and respects their unique relationship with the land and sea, their culture, spiritual tradition, and stories.
