Workplace Type: Onsite
At Newmont, people create the value in the metals we mine and are ambassadors in the communities where they live and work. As a team, we foster an environment in support of our people vision, where everyone belongs, thrives and is valued. We have built a diverse and inclusive workplace where our people can bring their differences to support delivering results together.
Boddington offers a unique opportunity to live in the South West, only 130 kms from the Perth CBD and approximately 100kms from the coast so there will be plenty of time to enjoy the lifestyle this area has to offer. One of the largest gold producers in Australia, you will join a diverse team and have the opportunity to advance your career with an innovative company dedicated to safety, environmental management, inclusion and diversity.
With good rosters and a unique opportunity to live locally and go home each day, we also provide DIDO with accommodation in our Village.
Join us and unearth your potential in a global company that is at the forefront of shaping the future of the mining industry.
We are currently recruiting for a Lead Medical and Emergency Response, who will report directly into the Director Health & Safety. The Lead Medical & Emergency Response provide leadership and oversight of emergency response and medical services, ensuring workforce health, compliance, and effective emergency preparedness. The role will play a key part in ensuring our operations remain safe, compliant, and continuously improving. You’ll provide specialist advice across the business, working closely with leadership and frontline teams to drive a strong safety culture. This role is being offered on a 5:2:4:3 roster.
A day in the life of a Lead Medical & Emergency Response will include:
- Leading a dedicated Emergency Response Team, you’ll provide decisive direction in times of crisis while overseeing comprehensive medical services that ensure the highest standards of care and compliance. Your focus extends beyond immediate response
- Developing and refining emergency management plans, coordinating realistic drills, and maintaining the readiness of critical equipment and facilities.
- Acting as a trusted medical authority, you’ll guide leaders and staff alike in promoting a culture of health, safety, and preparedness.
- From managing workforce health programs to upholding statutory obligations across jurisdictions, your leadership ensures that every system, process, and person is ready to respond effectively—protecting people, operations, and reputation alike.
About you:
You will demonstrate advanced expertise in emergency response leadership, including incident command and critical decision-making under pressure, as well as medical case management and post-incident reviews. Your competency in designing, facilitating, and debriefing emergency drills and simulations, ensuring teams are prepared and confident in high-stakes situations will be required.
- Tertiary qualification in health, emergency response, or a related discipline such as paramedicine, nursing, or occupational health or equivalent industry experience
- Proven capability in leading and coordinating emergency preparedness and response activities within high-risk or remote industrial environments.
- Strong understanding of workforce health surveillance, medical risk management, and occupational health systems within a mining or heavy industry context.
- Comprehensive knowledge of health, safety, and emergency management legislation, regulations, and standards across multiple jurisdictions.
- Demonstrated experience managing internal and external medical service providers, including governance, performance monitoring, and continuous improvement.
- Insight into how workforce health and emergency response functions align with broader HSE and business risk management frameworks.
Applications will close 30th November, however applications may be shortlisted immediately
We understand no candidate will meet every single desired qualification. If your experience looks a little different from what we’ve identified and you think you can bring value to the role, we’d love to learn more about you!
Our business success comes from the accomplishments and well-being of our employees and contractors. Our goal is to build a workplace culture that allows every person to thrive, participate, grow, and proudly play an active role in achieving our strategy.
Newmont is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to recruiting, hiring, placing and promoting the best individual for each position without regard to personal characteristics such as gender, race, nationality, ethnicity, social and indigenous origin, religion or belief, disability, age, sexual orientation, etc.
We invite women and applicants with diverse backgrounds to apply, particularly First Nations persons of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Island descent. Newmont acknowledges First Nations People and respects their enduring connection to Country from which their culture, spirituality, and identity flow
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