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Trainee Emergency Services Officer - Whyalla

About the role

Are you ready to embark on an exciting journey towards becoming a qualified Emergency Services Officer? 

 

As a Trainee Emergency Services Officer (TESO) with Liberty Primary Steel (LPS), you will play a pivotal role in upholding safety and enhancing emergency response readiness at our facility. This position is tailored to provide you with the essential skills, experience, and competency required to excel as an Emergency Response Officer upon completing your Certificate III qualification.

 

The Trainee Emergency Services Officer (TESO) will be supported through theoretical training, practical skills assessments, on the job learning, and mentoring by highly skilled, competent, fit for purpose and qualified Emergency Services Officers

 

This role is fixed term for 18 months.

Roster: Shift: Day and Night shifts. 7 on days, 7 off and seven on nights and so on

Your core responsibilities in this role encompass:

  • Support the Senior Emergency Services Officer to ensure the delivery of prescribed emergency services to agreed operational standards, aligned to the trainee qualification and competency

  • Taking part in job training and following safety protocols for emergency response tasks

  • Assisting with the upkeep of emergency response equipment, vehicles, and PPE

  • Undertaking mandatory training and development (both practical and academic) and maintain self-paced learning development

  • Acquiring and maintaining a thorough knowledge of site, including roadways, buildings, water supply, hazards and related items

  • Becoming skilled in using and caring for advanced firefighting and rescue equipment

  • Handling various incidents effectively and following established guidelines

 

Experience and qualifications

We're looking for someone ready to take on this challenging role and contribute to the safety and emergency response preparedness at Liberty Primary Steel (LPS). To thrive in this role and contribute effectively to the LPS Emergency Response Team, you should possess:

 

  • Essential - drivers licence (car), MR or HR licence desirable

  • Minimum year 11 (Stage 1 SACE)

  • A strong commitment to attaining a Certificate III in Public Safety (Firefighting and Emergency Operations)

  • Dedication to completing the training program and acquiring the necessary skills

  • Willingness to follow instructions and adhere to safety regulations

  • Demonstrated commitment to supporting the team and maintaining equipment and vehicles

  • Alignment with the company values and a strong focus on safety

  • The physical fitness required to meet the role's standards and demands

Key Benefits

Below are some of our key central benefits that are available to all employees. Other benefits may be available depending on your role or site.

 

  • Corporate rates for private health insurance: Nib Health Insurance offers discounted cover for employees.

  • 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.

  • Novated leasing: We provide an effective way to salary sacrifice for a vehicle through novated leasing with a choice of two novated leasing partners -Toyota Fleet Management or LeasePLUS.

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.
 

To view more of what Whyalla has to offer visit www.whyalla.com

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 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 2025 Circle Back Initiative Employer – we commit to respond to every applicant.

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