Emergency Services Officer - Carrapateena Site, Rotating Roster

About BHP

BHP fosters a culture where employees are encouraged to expand their skills, grow professionally, and achieve their full potential. Operating globally, we provide an inclusive and varied workspace with exceptional career growth prospects. Our mission prioritizes safety and values-driven engagement, supporting our workforce's success through capability development.

Role Overview

We invite applications from motivated individuals with emergency response experience to join the Carrapateena Emergency Services team. This well-respected group handles a high volume of emergency incidents involving fire, rescue, hazardous materials, and medical situations at both surface processing and underground mining operations. The team operates with an advanced fleet comprising two ambulances, two fire engines, and a rescue appliance.

This role is based at Carrapateena and involves fly-in-fly-out (FIFO) shifts from Adelaide or Port Augusta. Work follows a shared roster with seven nights on, seven days off, followed by eight days on and six days off.

Key Duties

• Manage and respond efficiently to emergencies, including fires, rescues, hazardous material spills, and medical incidents both underground and on the surface.
• Lead and participate in training programs, knowledge exchanges, and practical emergency response drills for volunteer responders onsite.
• Commit to continual professional growth to uphold and enhance relevant skills and certifications.
• Maintain emergency readiness by ensuring compliance with team training standards and performing inspections and upkeep on vehicles and emergency equipment.
• Work collaboratively with various operational units to conduct inspections, observe work practices, and validate critical safety controls, fostering strong working relationships.

Candidate Profile

Essential qualifications and credentials include:

• Certificate III in Emergency Response and Rescue or an equivalent qualification.
• Certificate IV or higher in Health Care or a related discipline.
• Hold a Heavy Rigid (HR) driver’s license and a minimum Class C driver’s license.

Preferred attributes that will strengthen applications:

• Current registration with AHPRA as a Paramedic or Registered Nurse.
• Experience serving in State Emergency Services roles.
• Previous employment within an underground mining environment.
• Certification in Drug and Alcohol Testing processes.

Additional Information

Applications close at 5:00 pm on Monday, 7th September 2026.

The recruitment process includes multiple validation steps such as background security checks, medical screenings, drug and alcohol testing, verification of work rights, and reference assessments to ensure candidates meet BHP’s standards and align with our values.

BHP is dedicated to cultivating a diverse and equitable workplace. We offer competitive remuneration packages with performance bonuses, an employee share program, flexible working arrangements, and various leave benefits. We actively support inclusivity across gender, age, ethnicity, disability, neurodiversity, cultural background, and other identities. We encourage applicants requiring accommodations during the recruitment process to contact us via email for assistance.