Emergency Response Advisor

From humble beginnings in 2011, Evolution Mining is now an inclusive gold producer, operating six mines across Australia and Canada. Enacting our vision to be inspired people creating a premier global gold company, we are indeed a bold team with a bright future. Our operational diversity offers our employees access to many experiences and career opportunities within the one company. So, whether you choose to work at one of our underground or open pit operations, explore for our future as part of our Discovery team, or join our Group Office, we know you’ll have a bright future with us.

At Cowal

At Cowal, our significant investment has led to a longer mine life as we have boldly reimagined our future to 2040. Located near West Wyalong in central New South Wales, Cowal is a residential site where we encourage our people to live nearby and enjoy the close-knit communities and lifestyles of the surrounding areas.

Your Benefits

At Evolution, we support, develop and reward everyone who chooses to be a part of our bright future. Your benefits include:

• Relocation assistance
• Salary packaging, vehicle, housing options, life and income protection
• Bonus’ including short and long-term incentives
• Employee referral bonuses
• Recognition program
• Study assistance
• Discounted health insurance and gym membership
• Convenient and comfortable bus transportation to site and from West Wyalong at the beginning and end of your shift

This roster will be 7/7 and a 12-hour day.

About the role

Safety is paramount at Evolution Mining and in this role, you will enjoy implementing and maintaining training of the Emergency Response team and Safety management system whilst providing Pre-Hospital Care to employees and minimising risk in the workplace by promoting health and safety protocols.

Educating and influencing by example your role will consist of the following:

• Actively support the Emergency Response Team through the development and delivery of training packages to site personnel based on the training plan content
• Maintain medical clinic and emergency equipment
• Implement, train and support the ERT (Emergency Response Team)
• Develop and maintain a specific skill set to facilitate the development of the ERT
• Deliver site specific training as required
• Support the Senior Advisor – Health, Safety and Emergency Response to deliver the required level of emergency response training to ERT personnel
• Support the Site Access Control with Fit for Work testing
• Provide leave coverage for the Site Access Control
• Provide the first response capability for injury management on site
• Contribute to the ongoing development, continual improvement and the communication of the site’s Health and Safety Management System
• Assist with ERT annual budgeting process and ensure costs are managed to meet budget expectations
• Review, inspect and audit the sites Emergency response facilities, processes and documents to ensure compliance against site and legislative standards
• Develop and implement ERT training schedule
• Facilitate emergency response exercises
• Maintain ERT equipment and facility
• Work within and comply with the Evolution Mining and CGO site-specific safety and health management system.
• Understand and comply with requirements of environmental approvals and relevant
• environment, health and safety legislation.
• Understand and support the CGO environment management system.

About you

• Certificate III Mine Emergency Response (Underground)
• Certificate IV Training and Assessment (Desirable)
• Certificate IV in Pre-Hospital Emergency Medical Response and or Occupational First Aid
• HLTPAT005 - Collect specimens for drugs of abuse testing
• Minimum 3 years’ experience in public safety and emergency response preferably in a mining, construction or engineering environment
• Competent in the use of the Microsoft suite of software and general database use
• Experience working as part of a multi-disciplined HSE function
• Experience with open cut and underground Mines Rescue (Desirable)
• Sound knowledge of (or the ability to rapidly acquire) NSW workers compensation, workplace rehabilitation and mining H&S legislation
• Experience in the development of emergency response and treatment protocols in a heavy industry environment
• Competent in writing and reviewing management plans, procedures, and other H&S related system documentation
• Engaging delivery of both theoretical and hands on, competency-based training
• Effective influencing and communication skills across a range of stakeholders
• Experience in project management, and effective implementation of change
• Commitment to maintaining health, safety and security standards and principles, both within own workplace and through the identification of potential risks throughout Evolution

At Evolution, as our name suggests, change and transformation is in our DNA. We want the Evolution experience to be your career highlight. We are an equal opportunity employer committed to creating a more inclusive and diverse workforce that represents the communities in which we operate. Candidates from all backgrounds are encouraged to apply. We are focused on keeping our people safe and healthy and creating sustainable value in an environmentally and socially responsible way. Join our bold team to start your next exciting chapter.