Supervisor - Emergency Response

Operations near and far

Cadia Valley Operations is located in Central Western New South Wales, approximately 25 kms outside the vibrant regional township of Orange and a convenient three hours from the capital city of Sydney. Employees reside in varied accommodation options in and around the district of Orange with the surrounding area’s occupied by wineries, stone fruit orchards, farming and national parks.

Employees have access to the area’s wide range of amenities, including a prominent health sector with a modern well-equipped regional hospital, excellent educational facilities, shopping, large selection of sport and recreation options, transport and other services such as childcare.

Who we’re looking for  

Reporting to the Superintendent – Health & Security, the Supervisor – Emergency Response will manage and assist 24-hour site coverage by Emergency Response Officers, Casuals and the Emergency Response Team by ensuring the operational readiness of appliances and currency of team competencies. 

The supervisor will Mentor Emergency Response Officers and adequately experienced officers in the duties and functions required of a stand in supervisor to ensure robust and competent site coverage when required.

Key responsibilities include:

• Providing direct on-shift and indirect on-call supervision to all site and Contractor Emergency Response staff within the Emergency Response Department.
• Ensure timely, appropriate and effective fire and rescue response to all incidents ensuring appropriate use of resources, including volunteers, ensuring strict compliance with protocols and procedures. Always ensure, safety of the rescuers and bystanders comes before rescue and all appropriate PPE and PPC is in good condition and used/worn appropriately.
• Ensure high standards of routine maintenance, cleanliness and preparedness of all emergency response resources, by delegating areas of responsibility inclusive of diligent recording keeping, handover portfolios and reports as necessary. Encourage research to provide advice on new technologies, areas for improvement and cost savings in allocated areas of responsibilities.
• Co-ordinate on scene rescue activities being aware of team capabilities.
• Prepare and deploy Emergency Response Teams at an Incident.
• Schedule team and individual development scenarios to upskill and maintain team cohesion and currency in all skill sets.
• Ensure current Role Descriptions are in place and reviewed annually.

Our ideal candidate will be a safety leader and operate transparently with excellent communication and interpersonal skills. In addition, must be able to liaise and collaborate with a variety of stakeholders.

You will also possess the following: 

• Diploma or Degree in Paramedicine (AHPRA Registered)
• Cert II or III in Public Safety (Firefighting Operations)
• Cert III in Mine Emergency Response and Rescue
• Supervisor/Frontline Management training or equivalent

Our commitment to you  

Our people bring our organisation to life. With us, you’ll find experience all around you. Our leaders are visible and approachable, leading and supporting the organisation through transformation. We bring out the best in each other, inspiring performance and a belief in making an impact.  

Look around and you’ll discover opportunities to explore different pathways. Supported by development programs and guided by our leaders, you’ll learn and grow in your time with us. 

At this stage, we are not accepting any external agency CVs for the opportunity. 

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