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Emergency Services Officer | Prominent Hill | 8/6 7/7 Roster

Date: 19 Oct 2026

Job Posting End Date:

Job Country: Australia

Job State/Province: South Australia

Job Location/Region: Prominent Hill

About Copper SA Operations at BHP

BHP is a global resources company operating across more than 90 locations worldwide, with a purpose to improve lives and support a more sustainable future.

Through Copper South Australia (Copper SA), we are building a leading copper portfolio that supports the global energy transition, supplying materials essential for renewable energy, electric vehicles and digital infrastructure.

For you, this is an exciting opportunity to grow your career, make a meaningful impact, and help shape the future of one of Australia's leading copper businesses.

About Prominent Hill

Prominent Hill is a well-established copper-gold operation within BHP’s Minerals Australia portfolio, with a strong future and ongoing investment.

Located 650km north-west of Adelaide, the site operates across underground and surface mining on an 8/6 FIFO roster.

A major shaft project is supporting underground expansion and extending mine life to at least 2040, creating long-term opportunities across the operation.

It’s a technically complex site where you can build your skills, take on recent challenges, and be part of a team where safety and looking out for each other matters.





We currently have a permanent vacancy for an Emergency Services Officer, reporting to the Emergency Services Supervisor.

The Challenge Ahead

This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced emergency response professional to join a highly capable team supporting the safety and wellbeing of our workforce at Prominent Hill.

As an Emergency Services Officer, you'll play a critical role in emergency preparedness and response across both surface and underground mining operations. Working in a dynamic operational environment, you will respond to a broad range of incidents including fire, rescue, hazardous materials and medical emergencies, while helping maintain a high level of emergency readiness across site.

You will work alongside a collaborative team of emergency response professionals who are committed to continuous improvement, operational excellence and safe outcomes. This role offers the opportunity to further develop your technical capabilities, contribute to emergency response training and capability development, and support initiatives that strengthen workforce safety and operational resilience.

If you're motivated by teamwork, problem-solving and making a genuine difference in high-consequence environments, we'd love to hear from you.

What You’ll Bring to the Role





You are a safety-focused and adaptable emergency response professional who remains calm under pressure and enjoys working in a fast-paced operational environment. You build positive working relationships, communicate effectively and take pride in supporting the safety of others.

To be successful in this role, you will bring:

- Certificate III in Emergency Response and Rescue (or equivalent)
- Certificate IV in Health Care (or equivalent or higher qualification)
- Current HR Driver’s Licence
- Current C Class Driver’s Licence

The following qualifications and experience will be highly regarded:

- AHPRA registration as a Paramedic or Registered Nurse
- Experience working in underground mining environments
- Drug and Alcohol Testing qualifications
- Experience in emergency services, firefighting, rescue, industrial healthcare or emergency response settings
- Strong communication skills and an ability to work effectively with diverse teams across site

Key Responsibilities

As an Emergency Services Officer, you will:

- Respond to emergency incidents across surface and underground operations, including fire, rescue, HAZMAT and medical emergencies
- Maintain operational readiness through equipment inspections, testing, maintenance activities and competency-based training
- Deliver and participate in emergency exercises, simulations and capability development programs for emergency response personnel and volunteers
- Support site safety initiatives through field observations, inspections and verification of critical controls
- Contribute to emergency preparedness and workforce health and safety programs across the operation
- Continue developing your technica

📌 Emergency Services Officer | Prominent Hill | 8/6 7/7 Roster (South Australia)
🏢 Bhp Group
📍 South Australia