Occupational Health Nurse

About the Company

29Metals is an ASX-listed mining company producing copper and other base and precious metals critical to the global energy transition. Headquartered in Melbourne, we also have support offices in Perth and Brisbane.

We operate two long-life assets: Golden Grove in Western Australia and Capricorn Copper in Queensland, along with a portfolio of exploration interests, including a strategic tenement package and project in Redhill, Chile.

Golden Grove is a high-grade underground mining operation producing copper, zinc, and precious metals. With a mine life exceeding 10 years, it has strong potential for further extension. The site is currently undergoing an expansion, including the development of a new mine, the extension of existing operations, and major infrastructure upgrades.

About the Role

An opportunity has arisen for an Occupational Health Nurse to join our Golden Grove operation in Western Australia. This site-based role reports to the Senior Health, Safety & Training Advisor and operates on an 8:6 roster.

Your focus will be on providing health care, medical support, and advice to site personnel. This is an initial 12-month contract with the potential to become a permanent position

Key Responsibilities

• Conducting pre-employment assessments, drug and alcohol tests, and exit medicals, ensuring accurate record-keeping
• Delivering health surveillance for at-risk personnel (e.g. lead, noise, lung function).
• Providing on-site medical treatment and first aid in line with procedures, legislation, and guidelines.
• Managing injuries, workers’ compensation cases, and return-to-work plans with the Injury Management Coordinator and external providers.
• Coordinating medical response plans, conducting risk assessments, and providing 24/7 on-call coverage as required.
• Overseeing the medical clinic, including stock, equipment, and facility maintenance.

About You

Our ideal candidate will be an experienced nurse with exposure to working in remote areas or in a site-based nursing role.

Other key skills, experience, and qualifications:

• Experience in triage, including the ability to assess and prioritise patient needs.
• A tertiary qualification in nursing.
• Current registration with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA).
• Current Advanced Life Support (ALS) competency.
• Completion of an accredited course in drug and alcohol testing.
• Current C-class manual driver’s licence.

Qualifications & Certifications

• A tertiary qualification in nursing
• Current registration with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA)
• Current Advanced Life Support (ALS) competency
• Completion of an accredited course in drug and alcohol testing
• Current C-class manual driver's licence

What’s On Offer / Benefits

• Exposure to all operational areas, from mining production to processing
• Work variety, including health promotions, training, and clerical tasks
• A budget for the formal training and development of staff

How to Apply

• Empower your future with us – apply now.
• Candidates will be required to undergo pre-employment testing, which may include a medical assessment, respiratory mask fit testing, drug and alcohol screening, national police clearance, working rights verification, reference checks, and qualification / licence checks.