EOI Talent Community: Emergency Services Officers (ESO's)

Fortescue

Posted on:  6th May 2026

Our Opportunity

 

Are you looking for the next step in your career and want to be a part of something big?

 

Established in Western Australia in 2003, Fortescue is a global green technology, energy and metals company, recognised for its culture, innovation and industry leading development of infrastructure, mining assets and green energy initiatives.

 

As we move towards a more sustainable future and work towards decarbonising our iron ore mining operations, we’re seeking passionate, driven individuals who are eager to contribute to our Real Zero mission and help shape the future.

 

We are currently seeking expressions of interest from Emergency Services Officers (ESO's) to join our talent community.

 

Our ESO's are response team members for all emergency incidents on site, and assist with the day to day running of the emergency services and medical team. These roles ensure that site based and corporate policies, procedures, and plans in relation to emergency management, security management, and medical management are complied with at all times, and provide leadership and training services to the ERT and site departments.

 

Whether you're actively looking or just curious about what's out there, we’d be thrilled to accept your application and stay connected for future opportunities!

 

Work Location: Opportunities are FIFO from Perth, Busselton, Karratha, Port Hedland, Fitzroy Crossing or Kununurra to our Pilbara WA mine sites.

 

Rosters available: 8D6R7N7R 

 

Key Responsibilities

 

  • Equipment preparedness including compliance inspections and reporting
  • Conduct of site fitness for work requirements in accordance with site and company alcohol and other drugs (AOD) policies
  • Plan, co-ordinate, and participate in site emergency drills
  • To provide medical services and ensure medical facilities are maintained in an operationally ready status
  • Maintain a level of fitness required to perform the job role as dictated by the company

 

Qualifications & Experience

 

  • Certificate III in Mine Emergency Response & Rescue or Certificate III in Public Safety (Fire Fighting and Emergency Operations)
  • Cert IV in Health Care as a minimum. (Diploma or Degree would be advantageous)
  • Including as a minimum Rope rescue, Road Crash Rescue, Firefighting, Confined Space Rescue, Breathing Apparatus (Open Circuit), Hazmat
  • Western Australian HR Driver’s Licence
  • Certificate IV in WHS and/or Training and Assessment (Desirable)
  • Previous experience in emergency response and incident control/incident management

About this Talent Community

 

Please note that this is a centralised talent community for current and future opportunities across all operational sites.

 

By submitting your application, you will be added to our Talent Pool and may be notified if your application is forwarded for review against a similar role.

 

Unless you are actively being considered for a specific position, you may not receive further updates or communication from us. In the meantime, we encourage you to regularly visit our careers website to stay informed about new and upcoming opportunities.

 

This talent community is for external applicants only. Internal employees and contractors are encouraged to visit our internal careers page to explore current vacancies.

 

Our Commitment

 

Fortescue celebrates individual strengths and team members are encouraged to bring their whole selves to work. Our global workforce drives and promotes an inclusive culture, both within our organisation and throughout the communities we interact with. Diverse backgrounds include First Nations Peoples, people with disabilities, LGBTQ+ community, gender, neurodiverse, cultural diversity, all age groups, and those with an intersectional or multiple diverse characteristics. We encourage candidates from all backgrounds to apply.

 

https://fortescue.com/careers

 

Fortescue reserves the right to close applications early should a suitable pool of candidates be identified. Fortescue will never contact you to ask for payment of any kind, whether directly or through a third party.

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