Medical Emergency Services Officer

About the role

Reporting to the Senior Emergency Services Officer (SESO), the Medical Emergency Services Officer (MESO) supports Liberty Primary Steel (LPS) by delivering essential Emergency Response services (Fire, Rescue, Medical Response, and Asset Protection) at the Whyalla Steelworks site.
 
The MESO assists the Emergency Manager Lead in delivering emergency services to set standards, conducting emergency response exercises, training Trainee Emergency Services Officers (TESO), and developing an Auxiliary Response Group (ARG).
 
Roster: 14 days on, 14 days off, rotating day and night shifts.
 
Location: Whyalla
 
Key Responsibilities:

• Respond to medical emergencies and provide first responder support following Clinical Practice Guidelines.
• Conduct training, compliance activities, and support the development of emergency response and rescue plans.
• Maintain high operational readiness of emergency equipment, vehicles, and PPE, reporting issues to the Emergency Management Lead.
• Assist in training and preparing the emergency response team and developing an Auxiliary Response Group (ARG).
• Maintain thorough site knowledge, including operational areas, hazardous materials storage, and emergency equipment.
• Ensure fitness for work as per prescribed requirements.

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To be successful, you will possess a passion for health, fitness and emergency response, coupled with a strong work ethic, ability to think on your feet and adapt to a range of different situations. 

Essential to the role:

• Certificate III in Emergency Response and Rescue
• Minimum of Cert IV Health Care - HLT41115 or equivalent
• HLTPAT005 – Collect specimens for drugs of abuse testing or similar qualification
• PUAEME008 - Provide pain management
• HLTAID011 Provide First Aid (Includes CPR)
• HLTAID014 - Provide Advanced First Aid
• HLTAID015 - Provide advanced resuscitation and oxygen therapy

While not essential the following are desirable:

• Medium/Heavy Rigid Driver’s License or equivalent
• Certificate III PUA Firefighting

We believe that there is strength in diversity, and what sets us apart as individuals makes us stronger as a team. It’s about making sure we have different and differing voices across all parts of the business to make us the best we can be. And that’s why we need YOU!

Successful applicants will need to demonstrate fitness for employment in this position, including pre-employment medical, drug and alcohol testing and emergency response assessment.

Key Benefits

• Generous parental leave: 20 weeks paid Primary Carer Leave and 3 weeks paid Partner Leave for those who have worked at the business for at least 12 months. The company also provides superannuation contributions for the Primary Carer during the period of unpaid parental leave for eligible employees (limitations apply).
• Access to long service leave after 5 years: Employees who are not covered by an Enterprise Agreement can access accrued Long Service Leave (LSL) at the rate of 1.3 weeks per year of service after 5 years continuous service.
• Employee Benefits Program: discounts for employees, friends and family on a huge selection of products and services from a variety of brands including Samsung, Coles, Harvey Norman, Village Cinemas, Dick Smith, Vodafone, Thrifty and many more.
• Recruitment referral awards: $1500 is awarded to eligible employees for referring friends or family to an open role if the candidate is successful.
• Corporate rates for private health insurance: Nib Health Insurance offers discounted cover for employees.

About Us

A member of the GFG Alliance group, Liberty Primary Steel operates the historic Whyalla Steelworks, approximately 400km from Adelaide.  The integrated facility which includes ironmaking, steel making, and rolling-mill facilities is Australia’s only manufacturer of special grade billet and steel long products providing solutions for nation-building infrastructure including rail. It is also the future home of green steel with plans to construct an Electric Arc Furnace and Direct Reduction Iron facility fed by natural gas and hydrogen as part of the GFG’s journey to be carbon neutral by 2030.

Why work here?

We offer more than just a job; we provide a dynamic environment built on three pillars that define our commitment to both our team and our industry. 

• Work with a greater purpose: Join us in the pursuit of a sustainable future as we progress our ambition to become carbon-neutral. You will contribute to a legacy that not only helps to build our nation but sustains our environment for future generations. Embrace a culture where differences are celebrated, innovation is embraced and valuing everyone's unique perspectives contributes to our transformation.
• Work well - live better: We understand the importance of working in an environment which supports you to balance your personal and professional life. Experience a culture which values you as a whole person - where family extends to the workplace and your well-being matters. You’ll thrive not only in your career with us, but beyond. 
• Build your own future: Step into a culture where every day is an opportunity to grow, and where driving your own development is not just encouraged; it's expected. You’ll be empowered to take the wheel of your learning journey and uncover your potential. The possibilities are limitless.

We invite you to forge your career in a workplace where passion meets purpose, wellbeing is nurtured and the opportunity to thrive is in your hands.

It is our ambition at InfraBuild to cultivate an inclusive workplace that is as diverse as the communities we serve. We encourage candidates from all cultural backgrounds, genders, orientations, age groups, and abilities to apply. Your diversity is our strength in creating sustainable and innovative steel solutions for Australia's tomorrow.

Agencies should note that unsolicited resumes will not be accepted to this position, and GFG will not pay any fees related to resumes that are submitted directly to hiring managers and not through our approved processes.

We are a 2024 Circle Back Initiative Employer – we commit to respond to every applicant.