Supervisor Emergency Services

DISCOVER A BRIGHTER FUTURE

At South32, we’re meeting the challenge of enabling a sustainable future through our focus on responsibly producing commodities critical for a low-carbon world. As a collaborative, caring and inclusive company, there’s no better place to make a genuine difference. Together we’re making a positive, global impact that has the potential to change lives. Whatever career path you choose, we’ll support you every step of the way to learn, grow and succeed. So join us, step towards a brighter future and leave your legacy. 

ABOUT WORSLEY

Are you looking to be home every night? If so, this is your opportunity to live, work and play a short drive from stunning coastlines, scenic trails, magnificent jarrah forests and the food and wine heartland of the South-West and Peel Regions of Western Australia.

Our integrated Bauxite Mine, Alumina Refinery and Port Operation is creating the essential products needed for a sustainable low carbon future and is on a journey to become the world’s leading Alumina producer where our 1500+ workforce value the lifestyle that Worsley Alumina has to offer. 

WHAT SOUTH32 OFFERS

• Competitive salaries including Short-Term Incentive Bonus
• Additional employer superannuation contributions which depend on the level of employee contributions you choose.
• Participation in the Employee Share Plan
• Flexible working arrangements and industry leading parental leave and family care policy

ABOUT THE ROLE

This role is offered on a 12months fixed term contract, working 42 hour week, DIDO to our Boddington Bauxite Mine, which is located a short drive from the community of Boddington (10 minutes), Pinjarra (50 minutes) and the City of Mandurah (1 hour).

As the Supervisor Emergency Services, you will be responsible for providing Schedule 26 supervision to the site Emergency Services Officers and Emergency Response Team members. Ensuring emergency response preparedness to South32 – Worsley Alumina’s Principal Mining Hazards. 

To lead emergency management proactively and reactively with planning, preparedness, response and recovery to emergency incidents and events.

Coordinate the Plan and assist in the execution of Emergency Response Training.

in order to meet the intent and obligations in the WHS Act and Regulations, Code of Practice for Emergency Management for Western Australian Mines and site and South32 Standards. 

Key responsibilities include, but are not limited to: 

• Provide supervision to the Emergency Services Officers (ESO’s) and volunteer Emergency Response Team (ERT) personnel.
• Take responsibility for contractor management activities with regards to Emergency Services and Security related matters.
• Manage afterhours “on-call” responsibilities during rostered-on periods.
• Response to and support of ESO’s at incidents, as well as assume control of significant emergencies as incident controller, where appropriate.
• Provide coaching and mentoring, as well as maintenance and developmental training of ESO’s.

ABOUT YOU 

You will have experience and demonstrate capability in the following:  

• Strong knowledge of key concepts, risk recognition and contemporary practices related to emergency response and planning.
• Emergency Response Professional that has practiced in Emergency Services Leadership with a minimum 5 years’ demonstrated experience in mining or heavy industry.
• Manage and monitor the Emergency Services budget to ensure compliance forecast costs and expenses.
• Provide advice, guidance and expertise to work groups and leadership with regards to Proactive management of Emergency, Security and Safety issues.
• Strong written, communication and presentation skills to guide, support and connect with both internal and external business stakeholders.
• HLTPAT005 Collect Specimens for Drugs of Abuse Testing (or equivalent).

Qualifications for this position are:  

• Certificate III in Public Safety (Firefighting and Emergency Operations) or Certificate III in Mine Emergency Response and Rescue.
• Certificate IV in Emergency Response Coordination (highly regarded).
• Certificate IV in Health Care.
• Certificate IV in Training and Assessment

South32 is committed to building and maintaining an inclusive and diverse workforce that reflects the communities in which we operate.  We provide a recruitment process that is fair, equitable and accessible for all and we encourage candidates from all backgrounds to apply. 

The job advert will close on 7th August 2024.