Emergency Services Officer | Gove, NT
· Not just a job, A career with a global business
· Permanent employment which includes a huge range of additional benefits
· 4 days on 4 days off residential roster
· Enjoy a unique coastal lifestyle in Gove, NT
About the role
All progress begins with pioneers. At Rio Tinto, it begins with you.
We are looking for an Emergency Services Officer to work as part of the sites Emergency Services team. The main purpose of this role is to provide emergency services to the Gove Operations and surrounding areas where required. This role is a great opportunity for an individual who has a strong work ethic and a ‘can do’ attitude.
In addition to paying competitively and providing great benefits packages, we want you to live the lifestyle that is right for you and your family. And because of our size and scale, there are many opportunities to learn, grow and do more than you ever thought possible.
Every hour of every shift, your safety and wellbeing are our number one priority. We do the work only if it is safe, and we invest to make sure every member of the team has the quality tools they need to do their job.
Key Responsibilities
Working a 12hr day, 4 on 4 off rotating roster and reporting to the Emergency Services Supervisor, your responsibilities include:
- Responding to emergency incidents across the Gove Operations
- Support the site Injury management process
- Assist in the implementation of the Site Security Plan
- Assist in the training of Rio Tinto Gove's Emergency Response Team and employees
- Assist Local Emergency Services in responding to fire and rescue emergencies within the Gove Township and surrounding areas when required
- Administering the site alcohol and other drugs sampling program
- Maintain and develop Emergency Response & HSE policies, procedures, standards
- Assist in the maintenance of emergency response vehicles, equipment and facilities
- Ensuring all work is undertaken in accordance with Rio Tinto’s operating procedures
- Fostering a culture of zero harm and continuous improvement
What you will bring
- A commitment to the safety of yourself and your team
- Demonstrated previous emergency services experience
- Demonstrated previous workplace primary care experience
- Preferred qualifications – Cert IV Health Care (Ambulance) or higher
- Minimum qualifications required
- HLTAID006 – Provide advanced first aid
- HLTAID007 – Provide advanced resuscitation
- PUAEME005A – Provide pain management
- Minimum qualifications required
- Demonstrated experience/qualifications in conducting Drug & Alcohol Testing
- A current Class MR driver’s license
- A positive safety record and excellent customer service skills
It would be beneficial if you have or willing to obtain the following:
- Mining / Mine rescue experience
- PUA30622 Certificate III in Public Safety (Firefighting and Emergency Operations)
- RII3079 Certificate III in Emergency Response and Rescue
- Workplace Trainer and Assessor (Certificate IV TAE)
- Marine Security Identification Card (MSIC)
- Computer skills in office packages
- Written and verbal communication skills
- CERT II in Security Operations
What we offer
- A work environment where safety is always the number one priority
- A permanent position working directly for Rio Tinto
- Comprehensive medical benefits including subsidized private health insurance for employees and immediate family
- Domestic relocation assistance on offer
- Residential accommodation in Gove Township
- Remote area allowance
- Remote area holiday travel assistance
- Leave for all of life reasons (annual, paid parental, sick leave)
- Extensive salary sacrifice & salary packaging options
- Rio Tinto employee share program.
- Exclusive employee discounts (banking, accommodation, cars, retail and home)
- Relocation provided for Australian citizens only if required
Where you will be working
Our Gove Operations have been supplying the global aluminium industry with world-class bauxite for more than 40 years. Located in Australia’s Northern Territory, each year the operation produces approximately 12 million tonnes of bauxite.
With a workforce of 460 people, daily activities include mine operations, maintenance, asset management, shutdown planning and execution, export operations, cultural heritage management, and closure activities following our decision to close the site’s alumina refinery and associated Residue Disposal Area in 2017.
We expect our bauxite mining operations on the Gove Peninsula will cease in 2030 and we are undertaking significant work to support closure of the operation. We also recognise our operations take place on Indigenous-owned land, and we are committed to working together to achieve a positive future for Nhulunbuy and the Gove Peninsula post-mining.
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About Rio Tinto
Rio Tinto is a leading global mining and materials company. We operate in 35 countries where we produce iron ore, copper, aluminium, critical minerals, and other materials needed for the global energy transition and for people, communities, and nations to thrive.
We have been mining for 150 years and operate with knowledge built up across generations and continents. Our purpose is finding better ways to provide the materials the world needs – striving for innovation and continuous improvement to produce materials with low emissions and to the right environmental, social and governance standards. But we can’t do it on our own, so we’re focused on creating partnerships to solve problems, create win-win situations and meet opportunities.
Respect and Inclusion
At Rio Tinto, we particularly welcome and encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, women, the LGBTI+ community, mature workers, people with disabilities and people from different cultural backgrounds.
We are committed to an inclusive environment where people feel comfortable to be themselves. We want our people to feel that all voices are heard, all cultures respected and that a variety of perspectives are not only welcome – they are essential to our success. We treat each other fairly and with dignity regardless of race, gender, nationality, ethnic origin, religion, age, sexual orientation or anything else that makes us different.
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Rio Tinto is a leading global mining and materials company. We operate in 35 countries where we produce iron ore, copper, aluminum, critical minerals, and other materials needed for the global energy transition and for people, communities, and nations to thrive.
We have been mining for 150 years and operate with knowledge built up across generations and continents. Our purpose is finding better ways to provide the materials the world needs—striving for innovation and continuous improvement to produce materials with low emissions and to the right environmental, social and governance standards. But we can’t do it on our own, so we’re focused on creating partnerships to solve problems, create win-win and meet opportunities.
At Rio Tinto, we particularly welcome and encourage applications from Indigenous Peoples, women, the LGBTQIA+ community, mature workers, people with disabilities, and people from different cultural backgrounds.
We are committed to an inclusive environment where people feel comfortable being themselves. We want our people to feel that all voices are heard, all cultures respected and that a variety of perspectives are not only welcome – they are essential to our success. We treat each other fairly and with dignity regardless of race, gender, nationality, ethnic origin, religion, age, sexual orientation, or anything else that makes us who we are.
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Working at Rio Tinto
Help us deliver the materials that make human progress possible.
The plane you’re flying in just landed. You fire up your phone and get your laptop out of the overhead bin. Immediately, you’re in work mode – thousands of miles from your office. Do you ever stop to think about all the materials that make life in the 21st century possible? At Rio Tinto, we discover, develop and deliver the materials that drive human progress. When you work with us, you’ll experience advantages you won’t find anywhere else.
Working in one of our function’s teams
We supply the materials that drive human progress. You make it all possible.
With business operations that stretch from Vancouver, British Columbia, to Perth, Western Australia, we have exciting opportunities in virtually every discipline imaginable. From HR to marketing, finance to technology, infrastructure to supply chain, and much more, the opportunities are endless. Join us and enjoy:
Our application process
01
Apply
The first thing you’ll need to do is apply to the role. You can do this with your LinkedIn profile or you can upload your resume. We’ll also ask you to complete a few questions before you submit your application.
02
Undergo assessments
Our assessments are designed to help us work out whether you are suitable for the role. We will let you know which ones you’ll need to complete.
03
Interview(s)
Our interviews could be in person or online. It’s a great opportunity for us to get to know you a bit better, answer any of your questions and talk about the exciting career opportunity you have applied for.
04
Offers and checks
At this stage, we will let you know if you have been successful. If you have been, we’ll need to conduct a couple of checks, such as a background or security check. You may also need to do a medical assessment depending on the role you have applied for.
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Join the Rio Tinto team
Once the checks have been completed, we’ll be in touch to talk with you about your start date and answer any questions you may have before you start with us.



















