Medical Emergency Services Officer (MESO)

The KOTH OSH&T Team is looking for an experienced and self-motivated MESO to join our site-based emergency response team.

Vault Minerals Limited is a leading intermediate gold producer listed on the ASX, with a diversified portfolio of operating assets across Western Australia and Canada. Formerly known as Red 5 Limited, the company rebranded to Vault Minerals in September 2024 to reflect its scale, strength, and growth ambitions.

What We Offer 

• An hour flight time from Perth to Leonora and Virgin Velocity Frequent flyer points.
• Competitive Salary on a fortnightly pay cycle.
• Referral program allowing you to earn up to $6,000 for referring new employees.
• Career development opportunities and great company culture.

King of the Hills (KOTH) is the flagship operation of Vault Minerals Limited and one of the largest gold mines in Australia. Undergoing significant expansion, KOTH is nearing completion of a 7.5 million tonne per annum (Mtpa) processing plant (previously 5.2Mtpa), providing a solid platform for long-term production growth. This dynamic operation combines open-pit and underground mining, with exciting exploration activities driving the future. KOTH is located approximately 900 km northeast of Perth and 25 km north of Leonora, within the Goldfields Region of Western Australia.

Reporting to the OHS&T Manager, the Medical Emergency Services Officer supports emergency management systems, training, and site compliance to ensure the health, safety, and wellbeing of employees and contractors. The role is responsible for mine rescue processes, emergency response training, equipment maintenance, and medical centre compliance.

This position will be offered on an 8:6 roster FIFO from Perth

Key responsibilities of this role will include:

• Promote employee health, wellbeing, and fitness for work by providing guidance and support to site personnel.
• Review Pre-Employment Medicals and identify any risks or required controls prior to site authorisation.
• Deliver and maintain training programs aligned with Certificate III Mine Emergency Response and Rescue requirements.
• Recruit, develop, and maintain a capable and engaged Emergency Response Team (ERT).
• Provide a professional, confidential, and efficient on-site medical service.
• Coordinate injury management and return-to-work programs.
• Inspect, maintain, and manage emergency response equipment, first aid facilities, ambulances, and medical supplies.
• Ensure all emergency response equipment is operationally ready at all times.
• Conduct Fitness for Work testing programs.
• Monitor, review, and improve emergency response capability, risk management, and regulatory compliance.
• Maintain the site Emergency Response Plan and associated procedures.
• Participate in and coordinate incident investigations, workplace inspections, and audits.
• Assist in the development and implementation of emergency management and training improvement initiatives.
• Deliver emergency response training, drills, and exercises to site personnel.
• Inspect and maintain site emergency equipment, including fire extinguishers, fire blankets, hoses, and related assets.
• Maintain current knowledge of industry best practice in emergency response, mine rescue, and workplace safety.

About You

• Previous experience as a Medical Emergency Services Officer within a mining environment, with exposure to both open pit and underground mining operations.
• Essential Qualifications;
• HLT41120 Certificate IV in Health Care.
• Minimum Certificate III in Mine Emergency Response and Rescue
• Certificate IV Training and Assessment (Desirable)
• Underground Specialist (BG4)
• Proficient in using the Microsoft Office Suite, Safety Management databases and INX .
• Injury Management and Workers Compensation Management (Desirable)
• Hold a current WA Driver’s License (manual C Class)

Additional Benefits:  

Paywise offers the following employee benefits to Vault Minerals employees;

• Novated Lease Vehicles
• Salary Sacrifice - Trade tools, FIFO Travel, Self Education

Our Recruitment Process

As part of our recruitment process, we require a pre-employment medical, drug and alcohol screen and a National Police Clearance.

If you would like to join us on our growth journey, please apply now.

Vaults Minerals respectfully requests that recruitment agencies refrain from submitting unsolicited resumes unless expressly invited to do so.

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