Emergency Services Officer

We are MMG and we mine for progress.

At MMG, our vision is to create a leading international mining company for a low carbon future.

We mine for progress to create wealth for our people, host communities and shareholders with an ambition to grow and diversify our resource, production and value.

Our aim is to create a workplace that encourages diversity, inclusion and supports our people to grow. We are guided by our values; think safety first, respect each other, work together, do what we say, and we want to be better.We recognise the unique value your contribution makes to the progress of our company and the communities in which we operate.

Dugald River mine is one of the world's top 10 Zinc mine operations, which has been producing zinc concentrate for customers around the world since 2017.

The mine is committed to a low-carbon future. In April 2023 the Dugald River Solar Farm began operations, supplying a third of the mine's power, and reducing emissions by 33% and this is just the start of its renewable energy transition.

Dugald River employs around 800 employees and contractors on a mix of fly-in, fly-out and local residential basis.

Emergency Services Officer:

We currently have an opportunity for a high calibre Emergency Services Officer to join our Dugald River team.

Reporting to the Lead – Health and Safety, you will deliver emergency preparedness, emergency response and emergency management activities focusing on delivery of the Dugald River Emergency Management Plan while also supporting health and safety delivery at the Dugald River Mine operation.

The role is based on an 8/6 roster, drive in drive out from the Cloncurry or Mount Isa or fly in fly out from Townsville or Brisbane.  Relocation support will be available for successful candidates who reside outside of the local region who wish to relocate to Cloncurry or Mount Isa districts.

Qualifications Skills and Competencies;

As successful candidate you will have an unwavering commitment to workplace safety with a strong background and experience in a similar role a mining, construction or industrial environment. Sound knowledge of Queensland safety, health, security and emergency response related legislation will be advantageous.

To further your success to the role you will hold:

• Certificate III Emergency Response with metalliferous underground search and rescue;
• Certification IV Workplace Training and Assessment;
• Current manual heavy rigid drivers' licence; and,
• Drug and alcohol testing qualification (National Certificate).

Some of your key responsibilities will include;

• Supporting implementation of the Dugald River Emergency Management Plan, auditing compliance and continually improving emergency response capabilities;
• Assisting with and enhancing the site's first response capabilities including command and control of incidents as directed by the Company, including continuous improvement of processes and ensuring appropriate awareness programs are undertaken
• Maintaining emergency equipment condition and operability in accordance with OEM specifications;
• Implementing and maintaining fire and evacuation plans and support delivery of respective training of site personnel;
• Monitoring, operating, inspecting and coordinating maintenance of site emergency response systems including but not limited to fire systems, lightning warning systems and alert/evacuation systems;
• Supporting implementation of the Dugald River Emergency Management Team (EMT) Annual Exercise Schedule and maintenance of EMT skills and response preparedness; and,
• Supporting delivery of health and safety programs.

What we offer

Remuneration for this role includes a competitive salary package, annual bonus and generous local allowances for employees living in the local community of Cloncurry and Mt Isa.

On-site accommodation at Dugald River is provided in fully air-conditioned en-suite rooms and includes meal service and room cleaning. The village features, communal media facilities including 4G coverage, onsite Medical Centre, sporting facilities, swimming pool and gym facilities.

MMG also provides the following generous benefits for employees living in the local community of Cloncurry & Mt. Isa

• Gym/PCYC membership
• Access to MMG Charter flights to Brisbane and Townsville for family/leisure purposes
• Financial support for families where children attend boarding school
• Retention payment for long term Cloncurry residents

MMG is committed to supporting our local communities of Cloncurry Shire and Mount Isa City Council Local Government Areas. MMG encourages local residents to apply for opportunities at Dugald River. We also support successful candidates to relocate to the region and provide a generous relocation package.

We are an equal opportunity employer who values and respects diversity. If you share our values and feel that you could make a meaningful difference in this role, please apply online. To know more about MMG please visit our webpage