ABOUT THE OPPORTUNITY

Our Emergency Management Department is currently seeking experienced, proactive & adaptable ESO/Operators to join our expanding teams across the Central & Southern Queensland regions. Ideal applicants will have exposure to the coal mining industry and experience in emergency response services & Machinery Operations. Applicants are required to possess a high level of communication skills along with computer literacy & problem-solving abilities, and the capacity to work both autonomously and within a team.

Successful applicants must be based in Queensland, Australia.

MANDATORY QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED

To be eligible for these positions you must hold:

• Standard 11 Induction
• Open Manual Licence or above
• Current CPR & First Aid – HLTAID009, HLTAID011, HLTAID014, HLTAID015
• HLTPAT005 – Collect Specimens for Drugs of Abuse Testing
• RII’s or SOA’s in Dump/Haul Truck, Dozer, Loader & Excavator
• Current QLD Coal Board Medical
• National Police Certificate (Issued within last 12 months)
• Certificate III in Emergency Response & Rescue, including the following units:
  • PUAFIR207 – Operate Breathing Apparatus Open Circuit
  • PUAFIR210 – Prevent Injury
  • PUAFIR316 – Identify, Detect and Monitor Hazardous Materials at an Incident
  • PUAFIR324 – Render Hazardous Materials Incidents Safe
  • PUASAR022 – Participate in a Rescue Operation
  • PUASAR024 – Undertake Road Crash Rescue
  • PUASAR025 – Undertake Confined Space Rescue
  • PUASAR032 – Undertake Vertical Rescue
  • RIIERR201E – Conduct Fire Team Operations
  • PUAEQU001 – Prepare, Maintain and Test Response Equipment,
    OR
    PMAWHS211 – Prepare Equipment for Emergency Response

At Mining Skills Australia, we may also accept evidence of the above units of competency separate to the Certificate III in Emergency Response & Rescue.

WHAT’S ON OFFER

For all positions we offer the following:

• Permanent & Casual contracts available with excellent rates of pay.
• 7-on/7-off roster with day and night shift rotations, and 12 or 12.5 hour shifts.
• Coal Long Service Leave Scheme for all employees.
• Positions available across various sites and team compositions.
• DIDO & FIFO options. FIFO provided ex-Brisbane.
• Accommodation & meals provided.
• Professional development opportunities across the Mining Skills Australia business.
• Immediate and delayed starts are available.

To apply for this position, please email your CV and cover letter to our onboarding team at: [email protected] or apply through our website!

Please note that only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.

If you have any queries, please feel free to contact our friendly staff at [email protected].

EMPLOYER QUESTIONS

Your application will include the following questions:

• Which of the following statements best describes your right to work in Australia?
• How many years experience do you have as an ESO?
• Do you have a current Police Check (National Police Certificate) for employment?
• Do you have a current QLD Coal Board Medical?
• Do you have a current Standard 11 induction?
• Do you have a current Australian driver’s licence?

At MSA, we treat our team as equals and respect everyone. We appreciate and value everyone’s support and understand that a diverse workforce accounts for a secure, connected, and productive operating environment.