Rescue Paramedic/Relief ERH Coordinator

About Us: 

Agile Mining Services is a privately owned company, based in Adelaide, providing specialist technical, mining, and mineral processing services to the South Australian iron ore industry. Our operations are located near Coober Pedy. We are a young developing company with both established operations and developing projects. Now is the time to get involved! We are just the right size to offer great scope across engineering aspects, including scheduling, pit design, optimisation, business improvement, final landform design and mine closure requirements. 

About the opportunity:

The Rescue Paramedic provides primary health and emergency medical services on site and emergency response activities. .This role will focus on providing Medical and Rescue capability, monitoring patients, maintaining clinical and non-clinical consumables and response equipment. The role reports to the Emergency Response & Health Coordinator and who reports to Safety and Compliance Manager. This is a new role which will evolve over time.

The key responsibilities include:

• Coordinates emergency response activities which include firefighting, rope rescue, hazardous chemical response, first aid treatment, inspections, audits.
• Work as part of a team to maintain consistency in training standards for ERT members.
• Participate in the management of emergency response facilities, vehicles and equipment, ensuring they are kept to regulation standard.
• Promotes health and safety awareness to site personnel and seeks continuous improvement of WHS standards, systems, and procedures.
• Maintains emergency response plant and equipment to a high standard.
• Ensure adherence to best practice HSE for Open Pit Iron Ore Mining.
• Facilitate and participate in daily safety inspections and assist the Site Manager with safety audits.
• Comply with, and promote, site standards with reference to standards, practices, goals and procedures.
• Develop, implement, and facilitate all required training services as requested.
• Maintain and foster a working environment which prompts safety in all that we do, whilst also providing outstanding service.
• Complete reporting for all incidents and occurrences.
• Support the sites Drug & Alcohol Testing and Fitness for Work practices in accordance with the current Policy.
• Other duties as directed by line manager.
   

Essential requirements:

• AHPRA Registration.
• Degree in Paramedicine
• Certificate III in Mine Emergency Response and Rescue
• Certificate IV in TAE
• Demonstrated strong problem solving, lateral thinking and analytical skills.
• HLTPAT005 - Collect specimens for drugs of abuse testing.
• Strong communication skills, written and verbal with an ability to import knowledge, coach and mentor others.
• Experience with operating on a remote site.
• Strong computer skills with knowledge of Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Excel.
• Provide First Aid
• Low Voltage Rescue
• Minimum 3 years in a similar role in Mining

Additional requirements:

The successful applicant will be required to:

• Be site based on an 8/6
• Hold a full driver’s licence.
• This role may be required to work at other sites.

Why join us:

• We are a fantastic, exciting South Australian company that is growing.
• Competitive remuneration
• Free flights and accommodation
• Come join a new team.
• Ongoing training and development

Pre-employment:

The successful candidate will be required to undertake a National Police Check, a pre-employment medical, drug and alcohol screening and other checks to work at a mine site.

How to apply:

If you want to join a progressive South Australian company, contact us now. Agile Mining Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer and provides an inclusive welcoming environment for all.

1. Forward a cover letter detailing your experience and how you meet the key responsibilities, and requirements.

2. Include your current CV

3. Applications strictly via SEEK

4. If you require further information, please email **********@agilemining.com.au

Applicants may be contacted as applications are received and interviews may take place.