Safety and Emergency Services Officer

THE COMPANYEmbark on a transformative journey with Ora Banda Mining.  Over the last 24 months we have delivered unparalleled growth and opportunities for our people, and we are only just getting started.   Ora Banda Mining has ore-some rocks and awesome people who are working together exploring, developing and delivering each and every day on our journey to be the next mid tier gold producer.

Joining Ora Banda Mining means becoming part of a small, dynamic and forward-thinking organisation that places a premium on developing our people to make a difference. We believe in empowering our people to keep improving, providing them with the support needed to navigate the challenges and opportunities that come with shaping the future of the mining industry.

As we unlock the untapped potential within our 1000km2 land holding, Ora Banda Mining invites individuals who share our passion for exploration, sustainable mine development, and responsible resource management to join us on this exciting adventure. Discover a place where you can advance your career and contribute to a legacy of excellence. Your journey towards a fulfilling and impactful career starts here, with Ora Banda Mining.

THE ROLE

Applications are sought from experienced Safety and Emergency Services Officers to join the team at Ora Banda.

The responsibilities of this role will include:

• Review and approve pre-employment medicals.
• Provide medical treatment as defined by treatment protocols and maintain confidential medical records (for site-based personnel).
• Maintain the medical clinic facilities, remote first aid rooms, ambulance, and associated equipment.
• Complete Drug and alcohol testing as per Australian standards and company procedures.
• Undertake any reporting requirements as required
• Liaise with Company nominated medical providers to co-ordinate emergency response and medical assistance.
• Conduct health clinics on a regular basis.
• Liaise with the poison permit provider including monthly reporting and stock control.
• Facilitate and coordinate injury management and reviews as required
• Assist in the data management and internal records for work related workers compensation tracking.
• Development of Return to Work Programs for injured employees.
• Maintain the on call medical phone with the capability to respond at any time whilst on site.
• Any other reasonable duties as direct by the HSET Manager

Emergency Response

• Maintain and develop incident response procedures and plans.
• Ensure Emergency response preparedness is maintained to a high standard, including delivery of onsite emergency response maintenance training and inspections.
• Debrief teams and monitor team members after any critical event.
• Maintain all emergency response equipment.
• Maintain all emergency response plans and maps (underground and surface)
• Assist in the selection and procurement of emergency supplies and equipment.
• Maintain and monitor the sites' ability to manage an emergency on site, including sufficient personnel.
• Ensure the sites ability to respond and react to an emergency through implementation on maintenance of static emergency equipment.
• Establish and develop effective working relationships with operations within proximity, including mutual aid options.

OHS/Admin

• Work with key stakeholders to ensure that a consistent approach and continuous improvement of the site's safety culture.
• Management Systems and supporting processes.
• Participate in pre-start meetings and toolbox sessions as required
• Undertake safety inspections and action items to meet deadlines
• Conduct routine workplace inspections and audits aimed and delivering excellent safety outcomes.
• Participate in investigations and follow up on the outcomes for all OHS related matters.
• Where applicable, participate in safety meetings, promoting a strong safety culture.
• Administration support including but not limited to updating INX records.
• Assist with Aircraft Reporting Officer (ARO) duties as required.

ABOUT YOU

To be considered for the role, you will have the following qualifications, skills and experience:  

• Certificate IV Pre-Hospital Care (minimum).
• Certificate III Mine Emergency Response and Rescue (or similar) including underground competencies.
• Collect specimens for drugs of abuse testing.
• Be conversant with and have an understanding of the obligations of the Work Health and Safety Act 2020 and accompanying regulations.
• Have worked in a similar role on an operating mine or construction environment.
• Have a WA Class "C" manual driver's licence.
• Diploma in healthcare or above
• Injury Management Coordinator
• WHS qualifications (cert 4 and above)
• Cert 4 training and assessing / assessing skill set.
• MR class drivers' licence

Your motivation:

We are looking for people who want to make a difference, love to challenge themselves and others to do better and pursue solutions with intent.   You want to achieve your goals, but you understand that every person is important to our team success, so you help support others so we can all achieve great things.  It is important to you that you work safely and create an environment that is respectful and inclusive.  You like to get the job done but love to have fun along the way.  This is the way we operate at Ora Banda, so if this sounds like you, then apply now and join the OBM team.

Discover the benefits of working with OBM:

• Generous paid parental leave scheme.
• Quarterly site based employee performance bonus
• Discounted Corporate Health Insurance option.
• 5 weeks annual leave for site-based employees.
• Salary sacrificing options including novated leasing and FIFO parking.
• Free access for you and your family to access our EAP (Employee Assistance Program), a free confidential counselling service.

ELIGIBILITY:

Candidates must meet our pre-employment criteria which includes a medical, drug and alcohol screening, and valid National Police Clearance.    

At Ora Banda is an Equal Opportunity employer committed to achieving a diverse and inclusive workforce.   We encourage people from diverse backgrounds to apply.

Further information about Ora Banda Mining is available on the Company's website 

To be considered for this role, please forward your CV and a covering letter by following the APPLY NOW PROMPTS. 

Shortlisting and recruitment of this role will commence immediately.

Recruitment Consultancies are respectfully requested not to submit applications for this role.  Candidates will be considered via direct application only.