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Emergency Response Coordinator

Northern Star

Northern Goldfields, WA
FIFO
8/6

Job Description

Emergency Services and Security Coordinator

  • Working FIFO, 8 & 6 roster out of Perth, Thursdays rotation day shift/night shift
  • Take advantage of our rewards, share plans, insurance and wellbeing benefits
  • Develop your emergency response and security expertise within a high-performing, safety-focused mining team

We are looking for a dedicated and experienced Emergency Services and Security Coordinator to join the Emergency Response Team at our Jundee Operations in the Northern Goldfields. This permanent and full-time opportunity will work an 8 & 6 roster, flying in/out of Perth on a day shift/night shift rotation.

Reporting to the Health and Safety Superintendent, this role will offer the opportunity to play a key role in site emergency preparedness and response activities, ensuring the safety of people, assets and operations.

Key Responsibilities

  • Ensure compliance with site HSE systems, WHS (Mines) Regulations and emergency management requirements.
  • Develop, implement and maintain site emergency management plans, procedures and documentation.
  • Lead, mentor and develop Emergency Services Security Officers and Emergency Response Team (ERT) members.
  • Coordinate emergency preparedness programmes, training exercises, competitions and qualification compliance across site.
  • Maintain emergency response equipment and fleet readiness, and conduct inspections, risk assessments and improvement initiatives.
  • Act as Incident Commander and participate in the after-hours emergency response roster.
  • Build strong relationships with operational leaders, emergency services stakeholders, WA Police and local emergency management committees.

Where You Will Add Value

  • Experience in a similar Emergency Services and Security Coordinator role, ideally within the resources sector. Experience working FIFO at a remote site location would be highly regarded.
  • Excellent communication, training, presentation and stakeholder engagement skills, with the ability to collaborate, negotiate and influence across all levels of site stakeholders.
  • Flexible and adaptable, with strong computer, record-keeping and document management skills in a fast-paced environment.
  • Solutions-focused, with strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.

Qualifications

  • Experience in underground, open pit or processing mining environments.
  • Strong knowledge of WHS legislation, mining regulations and industry best practice.
  • Certificate III Mine Emergency Response & Rescue, including rescue and emergency response competencies.
  • Certificate IV in Healthcare (HLT431120) or equivalent qualification.
  • Current C Class Driver's Licence and Medium Rigid (MR) Licence (HR desirable).
  • Underground Fire & Rescue, Closed Circuit BA, Aviation Fire or Wildfire Response qualifications highly regarded.
  • Additional qualifications such as Certificate II Security Operations, Drug & Alcohol Testing (HLTPAT010) and Training & Assessing are desirable.

Our People, Your Benefits

  • Subsidised GU Health Insurance for employees and immediate family, including gold-level hospital and ancillary benefits with rebates from 80%–100%.
  • Competitive bonus programme with quarterly and annual incentive opportunities.
  • Employee share plan programmes, with free shares and matched contributions.
  • Comprehensive parental leave policy and confidential wellbeing support.
  • Salary packaging options, including novated leasing and FIFO benefits where applicable.
  • Flexible working policy, with arrangements considered based on business and role requirements.
  • 5 weeks annual leave for site-based employees.

Yandal Production Centre – Jundee, Thunderbox & Bronzewing

Our Yandal Production Centre brings together the established operations of Jundee, Thunderbox and Bronzewing. Featuring expansive underground and open pit mines within a technically diverse environment, our Yandal Production Centre offers stability, career development and cross-site collaboration.

About Northern Star Resources

Northern Star is a global-scale gold producer, with operating mines, a development project and exploration programmes in Western Australia and Alaska. We own and operate three high-quality production centres: Kalgoorlie, Yandal and Pogo, and one development project, Hemi, which are all located in low sovereign risk jurisdictions. At Northern Star, we’re committed to building a strong and sustainable workforce where our people can contribute to the ongoing success of our operations. You’ll have the opportunity to grow your skills through hands-on, practical experience in a fast-paced, diverse environment alongside leading industry professionals. Guided by our STARR Core Values, we focus on continuous improvement and invest in our people as we evolve and strengthen our business.

Eligibility

Candidates must meet our pre-employment criteria, which includes a medical, drug and alcohol screening, relevant right to work and valid Australian national police clearance. Northern Star is an equal opportunity employer committed to achieving a diverse and inclusive workforce. We encourage people from all backgrounds to apply. Apply now to join the Northern Star team!

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