Officer, Emergency Response

Workplace Type: Onsite At Newmont, people create the value in the metals we mine and are ambassadors in the communities where they live and work.
As a team, we foster an environment in support of our people vision, where everyone belongs, thrives and is valued.
We have built a diverse and inclusive workplace where our people can bring their differences to support delivering results together.
Newmont Tanami is on Aboriginal freehold land 540km northwest of Alice Springs.
It is a long-life, low-cost, world-class asset in a core Newmont region.
The Tanami Expansion 2 project, aims to extend the mine life beyond 2040, investing in a hoisting shaft which will increase the production of the underground mine from 2.6 Mtpa to 3.2 Mtpa.
Both the successful exploration within the underground operation and implementation of the first Tanami Expansion has laid the foundation to further develop the operation to remain a major contributor to the Newmont portfolio.
A fully equipped camp is located 40km from the site offering leisure facilities for those flying in from Perth, Brisbane, Alice Springs or Darwin.Join us and unearth your potential in a global company that is at the forefront of shaping the future of the mining industry.
About The RoleStep into a career where your skills make a real difference.
At Newmont Tanami Operations, we're seeking an Emergency Response Officer (Medic) to play a critical role in safeguarding our people, operations, and community.
Reporting to the Lead, Health, Hygiene and Emergency Response, you'll ensure our Emergency Response Group is always prepared—maintaining facilities and equipment, leading training, and building team capability to protect life and property.Key ResponsibilitiesRespond to site emergencies while maintaining operational readiness.Mentor and train our Volunteer Emergency Response Team and operational crews.Plan, coordinate, and participate in emergency drills.Deliver on-site medical care and maintain medical facilities.Conduct inspections, audits, and reporting to ensure ERT and equipment compliance.Carry out fitness-for-work assessments.About YouBackground in Mining, Construction, Rail, Defence, or Emergency Services (underground mining preferred).
AHPRA Paramedic registration (desired) or Certificate IV in Health Care (Ambulance).
Certificate IV in Training & Assessment (TAE40116).
Certificate III in Mine Emergency Response & Rescue (RII30719).
HLTPAT005 – Collect specimens for drugs of abuse testing.Strong leadership, mentoring, and communication skills.Ability to design and deliver effective training packages.Organised, proactive, and team-focused.Skilled in reporting, data analysis, and handling sensitive information.The BenefitsLifestyle-friendly 2/2 FIFO roster from Darwin, Alice Springs, Brisbane, or Perth.Competitive salary with annual performance incentives.FIFO allowance plus access to global benefits and career development pathways.Applications Close 25 September 2025We understand no candidate will meet every single desired qualification.
If your experience looks a little different from what we've identified and you think you can bring value to the role, we'd love to learn more about you
Our business success comes from the accomplishments and well-being of our employees and contractors.
Our goal is to build a workplace culture that allows every person to thrive, participate, grow, and proudly play an active role in achieving our strategy.Newmont is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
We are committed to recruiting, hiring, placing and promoting the best individual for each position without regard to personal characteristics such as gender, race, nationality, ethnicity, social and indigenous origin, religion or belief, disability, age, sexual orientation, etc.We invite women and applicants with diverse backgrounds to apply, particularly First Nations persons of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Island descent.
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