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We are seeking an experienced Emergency Services Team Leader to lead a site-based Emergency Response Team within a dynamic resource environment.

In this hands-on leadership role, you will oversee emergency response readiness, lead incident response operations, and develop a high-performing Emergency Services team. You will work closely with site stakeholders to ensure compliance, operational readiness, and continuous improvement across all emergency response systems, equipment, and personnel.

Key Responsibilities

- Lead Emergency Response Team during incidents, providing command, control, and coordination of emergency and rescue operations
- Act as emergency first response during all call outs and ensure secure, effective incident management
- Coordinate site rescue functions, including First Response Team command and return-to-operations support
- Deliver rescue operations including confined space, working at heights, and high-risk task standby support
- Mentor and develop Emergency Services Officers to maintain a capable, risk-based response team
- Oversee emergency response systems, ensuring readiness, continuous improvement, and compliance with site and legislative requirements
- Support site HSE activities including risk assessments, inspections, hazard reviews, PTOs, and layered audits
- Ensure compliance with HSE policies, PPE requirements, reporting obligations, and risk management processes
- Collaborate with clients,



contractors, and stakeholders to ensure legislative, contractual, and site compliance
- Support emergency response planning for high-risk work activities and contribute to site integration and continuous improvement initiatives
- Drive a strong safety culture and continuous improvement

About You

You are an experienced emergency response professional with strong leadership capability and a background in mine rescue, ERT, or heavy industry emergency services.

Essential Requirements

- Certificate III in Emergency Response and Rescue OR Certificate II in Public Safety (Firefighting and Emergency Operations) or higher
- Experience in Emergency Services, ERT, or Mine Rescue within mining or heavy industry
- Previous supervisory or leadership experience in emergency response operations
- Current First Aid (HLTAID011) and CPR (HLTAID009)
- Provide advanced first aid (HLTAID014)
- Provide Advanced Resuscitation and oxygen therapy (HLTAID015)
- Provide Pain Management (PUAEME005)
- Collect specimens for drugs of abuse testing (HLTPAT005)
- Confined Space Rescue and Working at Heights Rescue qualifications (completed within last 3yrs)
- MR Licence or above
- Strong knowledge of emergency response, rescue procedures, and incident management
- Experience delivering training, drills, and emergency preparedness activities
- Ability to pass pre-employment medical, Order 43 (or equivalent), drug & alcohol screening, and ongoing fitness for work requirements
- Full Australian working rights

MSS Security is an Equal Opportunity Employer, valuing the unique backgrounds, experiences, and contributions of each person We encourage and celebrate diversity.

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