Medic Emergency Services Officer Permanent | 7/7 Roster | Darwin Based
- Relocation Support Available Core Lithium is seeking experienced Medic Emergency Services Officers (MESOs) to support the continued development of emergency response capability at the Finniss Lithium Operation in the Northern Territory. We are looking for people who thrive in high-risk operational environments, bring strong practical emergency response capability, and want to contribute to building a skilled long-term emergency response function within the operation. Core Lithium’s long-term workforce strategy is focused on building a stable residential workforce based in Darwin and the surrounding region. Relocation support is available for interstate candidates interested in permanently relocating to Darwin. For the right candidate, short-term FIFO arrangements may be considered initially to support transition and relocation, however the long-term expectation is residential relocation within the first few months of employment. Reporting to the Health Safety and Training Superintendent These are permanent positions working 7 days on, 7 days off roster consisting of 12-hour shifts and alternating between day shift and night shift. About the Opportunity These are hands-on operational roles focused on developing emergency response readiness across a growing mining and processing operation. The role will specialise in medical and emergency response and will also integrate into safety. Working closely with site, you will help shape emergency response standards, training programs, rescue systems and operational readiness and safe work practices for the operation.
Key Responsibilities
• Champion the sites safety policies, procedures and systems and provide advise and support to departments
• Support incident reviews, debriefs and continuous improvement initiatives
• Assist in following up overdue safety actions, incidents and hazards
• Conduct leading activities with all departments utilising observations, inspections and audits.
• Respond to emergencies, incidents and medical events across underground and surface operations
• Provide first aid, trauma care and casualty management
• Support underground rescue, firefighting and technical response activities
• Assist in establishing and developing site Emergency Response Team capability
• Train, coach and mentor ERT members to build competency and confidence
• Support implementation of emergency response systems and standards
• Conduct emergency drills, mock scenarios and competency assessments
• Maintain emergency equipment, rescue systems, vehicles and medical facilities in a ready state
• Assisting with the company’s injury management process About You You will have previous emergency response experience within mining or heavy industry environments, along with the ability to remain calm, practical and decisive during high-pressure situations. You are practical, disciplined and confident operating in high-risk environments. You understand what good emergency response looks like and can step into incidents calmly and professionally when required. You are equally comfortable contributing to emergency readiness behind the scenes — maintaining equipment,
supporting training activities and helping improve site capability before incidents occur. You take safety seriously and strive to ensure that everyone can go home in the same state they arrived in and proactively pursue adherence to safe systems of work to ensure your other skills as a medic are not needed. Essential
• Certificate III in Fire and Emergency Operations (or equivalent)
• Nationally accredited underground rescue and firefighting qualifications, including CCBA.
• Certificate IV in Health Care, Pre-Hospital Care or equivalent
• Minimum 3 years emergency response, mine rescue, ESO or MESO experience
• Demonstrated experience working in underground mining environments
• Experience training, mentoring or developing Emergency Response Team capability
• MR or HR driver's licence
• Robust communication, leadership and decision-making skills
• Certification in drug and alcohol testing Highly Regarded
• AHPRA registered Paramedic or Registered Nurse
• Working in an underground environment is
• Experience implementing emergency response systems and standards
• Incident Command and Control experience
• Certificate IV Training and Assessment (Desirable)
• WHS qualifications or extensive experience
• Incident investigation training
• Experience working with external emergency services and mutual aid groups Why Join Core Lithium The Finniss Lithium Operation is entering an exciting phase as mining capability continues to develop and expand. This is an opportunity to join a site where you can genuinely contribute to shaping emergency response capability, systems and standards as the underground operation evolves. For more information, visit corelithium.com.au For career enquiries, contact
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📌 Medic Emergency Services Officer (Australia)
🏢 Core Lithium
📍 Australia