Officer Emergency Services

Role Overview

Join Rio Tinto's Emergency Services team at our Robe Valley Operations in Pannawonica, Western Australia. As an Emergency Services Officer, you will play a key role in delivering emergency response and medical support on site, contributing to safety and well-being. This is a residential role with a roster pattern of 4 days on/3 nights on, followed by 7 days off, then 4 days on/4 nights on, and 6 days off.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide clinical treatment and respond promptly to medical emergencies, incidents, and maydays.
• Manage medical transfers, including hospital and Royal Flying Doctor Service (RFDS) coordination.
• Prepare and maintain emergency response equipment, conduct equipment and fleet checks, and participate in emergency response planning and testing.
• Perform communication and alarm system tests including mayday checks.
• Recruit, train, induct, equip, onboard, and mentor Emergency Response Team members.
• Support fit testing activities in conjunction with the Occupational Health team.
• Oversee fire warden duties, evacuation drills, and related preparation activities.

Qualifications and Experience

• Certificate IV in Health Care (Ambulance).
• Certificate III in Mine Emergency Response and Rescue or equivalent competencies.
• Qualification in Alcohol and Other Drugs Collection.
• Successful Emergency Services Skills Assessment (ESSA) with at least satisfactory performance in all areas.
• Commencement of Emergency Response Certification (ERC).
• Demonstrated leadership experience in emergency services contexts.
• Possession of a National MR class Driver’s License.
• Strong computer literacy and adeptness with technology platforms.
• Prior responsibility managing emergency services resources across prevention, preparedness, response, and recovery phases.
• Experience in Incident Command and Business Resilience; familiarity with Rio Tinto Emergency Services (ES) systems including GAP Portal and dashboard platforms is advantageous.

Our Offer

• A workplace where safety is paramount.
• Permanent employment with Rio Tinto.
• Competitive salary based on skills and experience, including an annual incentive bonus.
• Comprehensive medical benefits including subsidized private health insurance for employees and immediate family members.
• Attractive employee share ownership plan.
• Company-provided insurance coverage.
• Options for extensive salary sacrifice and packaging.
• Support for career advancement and educational development in technical or leadership paths.
• Access to family-friendly health and medical wellbeing programs.
• Generous leave entitlements including annual, parental, sick, and cultural leave.
• Exclusive discounts on hotels, banking, accommodation, vehicles, retail, and more.

Location and Lifestyle

Based in the scenic Pilbara region near Karratha, Pannawonica offers an affordable and comfortable lifestyle with subsidized housing. The town has amenities including a resident doctor, a quality primary school (with distance secondary education options), supermarket, community gym, and youth centre. Residents enjoy numerous outdoor activities and cultural events such as an annual rodeo, fostering a vibrant community atmosphere.

Inclusion and Diversity

Rio Tinto values diversity and encourages applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, women, LGBTI+ individuals, mature workers, people with disabilities, and those from diverse cultural backgrounds. We promote an inclusive environment where everyone’s voice is respected and valued.

Additional Information

Application closing date: 28th July 2026 (subject to early closure at company's discretion).