ERT Lead / HSE Advisor
The Company
Civmec is an Australian-owned, integrated, multidisciplinary heavy engineering and construction services provider to the energy, resources, infrastructure, marine and defence sectors. With a pipeline of more than $1 billion in current and future projects, our diversification enables us to operate extensively across the nation, supporting a wide range of landmark projects and providing variety and career development opportunities for our workforce.
Join the Civmec Team
We are seeking a highly motivated ERT Senior Advisor to join our site-based emergency response team. This role is critical to maintaining a safe working environment through rapid emergency response, high-quality pre-hospital care, and proactive safety and emergency preparedness activities.
You will play a key role in medical response, fire and rescue operations, hazard management, and supporting site-wide HSE initiatives on our Henderson site.
The Role
- Rapidly respond to medical, fire, rescue, and hazardous materials incidents, delivering care from first aid through to advanced life support.
- Undertake fire, rescue, HAZMAT, confined space, vertical rescue, and road crash rescue activities (where trained)
- Maintain emergency response readiness through routine inspections, equipment checks, and daily work area compliance audits (PTW, HSE, emergency equipment)Support site safety initiatives, WHS compliance, drug & alcohol testing, injury management, and health monitoring
- Coordinate and participate in emergency training, drills, toolbox talks, and safety education activities
- Assist with incident management, investigations, root cause analysis, and corrective action close‑outReview, maintain, and manage emergency preparedness documentation, records, and reporting
- Build strong relationships with stakeholders while promoting a proactive safety culture and continuous improvement
About You
To be successful in the role you will possess the following:
Essential
- Certificate III in Emergency Response & Rescue
- Advanced First Aid & Advanced Resuscitation
- Breathing Apparatus (BA)
- Road Crash Rescue
- Confined Space & Vertical Rescue
- Hazardous Materials Response
Preferred
- Certificate IV in Health Care and/or Security Operations
- Work Safely at Heights
- Enter and Work in Confined Spaces & Gas Test Atmosphere
Civmec + You
At Civmec, we offer an inclusive workplace built on family values, with a ‘Never Assume’ culture, sustained by our experienced and supportive management team. We believe our workforce is our greatest asset, and that’s why we provide an environment rich in career development opportunities to upskill and develop professionally. Our generous Reward and Recognition scheme recognises employees that go the extra mile. Our staff benefits scheme gives you access to accident and sickness insurance, and a range of travel, entertainment, vehicle and lifestyle discounts.
How to Apply
Please click the “apply” link to start your application. We look forward to starting the pathway to your career with Civmec.
Alternatively, please email recruitment@civmec.com.au for a confidential chat or call our Recruitment Team on (08) 6595 5888.
Civmec is an equal opportunity employer and encourages applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders. Defence force experience is desirable, and veterans are encouraged to apply. We respectfully request no agency submissions.
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