Tennant Creek Mining Group (TCMG) is seeking an experienced ESO Officer to provide and coordinate advanced first aid support to all site personnel in the event of an injury, and to lead the site's emergency preparedness and response capability.

Reporting to the HSE Manager and working closely with Mining Management, you will develop, implement, and maintain emergency response systems, medical response capability, and Emergency Response Team (ERT) competency across our surface, underground, and processing operations.

This is a hands-on, safety-critical role at the heart of site emergency readiness — from front-line medical response through to building and sustaining a capable, well-drilled ERT across all areas of the operation.

Why Join Tennant Mines?

- Join an exciting and growing Australian gold producer.
- Be part of a collaborative team where your expertise makes an impact.
- 15 days on / 13 days off FIFO/DIDO roster.
- Prospect to contribute to the development of a long-life mining operation.
- Work in a supportive culture that values safety, accountability and continuous improvement.

What you'll be doing

- Lead emergency medical response and advanced first aid services across mining, processing and construction activities.
- Manage site emergency preparedness and response systems, plans and training programs.
- Coordinate medical treatment, evacuation and retrieval arrangements with external emergency services and healthcare providers.
- Maintain site medical facilities, emergency response equipment and first aid resources.
- Partner with operational leaders to ensure emergency response capability aligns with site risks and activities.
- Monitor compliance with emergency management legislation, standards and site requirements.




- Support incident investigations relating to injuries and medical events and drive corrective actions.
- Deliver emergency response, first aid and preparedness training to the workforce and Emergency Response Team (ERT).
- Maintain ERT readiness, equipment registers and emergency response performance reporting.

What we're looking for

Essential:

- Certificate IV Healthcare
- Certificate III Mine Emergency Response (or equivalent)Proven experience as an ESO, Site Emergency Officer, Paramedic, or similar role within mining, resources, or remote industrial operations.
- Sound knowledge of mine emergency management systems and requirements.
- Demonstrated experience leading, training, or coordinating an Emergency Response Team (ERT).
- Strong communication and leadership skills, with the ability to influence and coordinate across all levels of the operation.

- Incident Command Experience

- Risk Assessment Experience
- Ability to work autonomously and respond calmly and effectively under pressure in a remote location.
- Valid driver's licence and relevant site safety certifications/cards (e.g. Construction Induction / White Card).
- Please note we hire from Darwin and Perth

Preferred:

- Certificate IV Training and Assessment
- Current Advanced First Aid / Advanced Resuscitation qualification (e.g. HLTAID015 or equivalent), or higher clinical qualification.
- ICAM or ICAM Lead Investigator
- Emergency Management qualifications
- Experience with underground mining.
- Underground mining emergency response experience.
- Certificate III Mine Emergency Response (Underground)
- Experience in remote or regional resources operations.

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📌 Mine Emergency Services Officer (Tennant Creek)
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