To be considered for this role you are required to meet the below requirements:
- Adhere to Company health, safety and environmental policies and procedures.
- Operate rescue equipment in a safe and efficient manner.
- Conduct pre-flight checks of SAR, sling load and winch equipment.
- Provide information concerning aircraft safety.
- Maintain rescue and sling load equipment in a serviceable condition.
- Assist the Aircrew Officer in the management of rear cabin during flying operations.
- Render first aid when necessary.
- Meet all Company Operational Standards.
- Ensure that self and crew comply with, and that the aircraft is operated to and in accordance with the Operations Manual, procedures and any additional relevant legislation or direction.
Qualifications, Skills & Attributes
Essential requirements:
- Current CASA Class II Medical Certificate;
- Current Senior First Aid Certificate;
- Ability to pass and maintain company fitness test.
Applicants must be an Australian citizen and be able to hold and maintain applicable clearances as required for the position.
Desirable requirements:
- Current Advanced Resuscitation Certificate;
- TBOSIET/HUET Qualified;
- Current Dangerous Goods Awareness Certificate;
- Prior experience in a similar role;
- Experience in Emergency Medical Services/SAR environment;
- Bronze Medallion.
We are proud to offer:
- A supportive and engaging environment and culture where everyone helps each other and is keen to learn.
- Training and development so you can progress your career.
- Time off or overtime where applicable.
- A safe and exciting environment with helpful and supportive team members.
- Above award salary and conditions.
- Our core values are those of health, safety, environment, and diversity.
At OSA we believe a diverse workforce makes us stronger. We want our people to be proud of who they are and where they come from. We will support our colleagues to work safely together, take care of each other and feel empowered and valued in sharing ideas as we create an organisation where we celebrate our differences.
Our commitment to maintaining and growing a diverse and inclusive workforce where everyone can achieve their full potential, will ensure a strong and sustainable future for everyone.
We welcome and encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, all genders, the LGBTI+ community, mature workers, people with disabilities and people from diverse backgrounds.
If you would like to express your interest in this opportunity, please provide your CV.
We reserve the right to close this advertisement or start interviewing suitable prospective applicants without waiting for the full advertising period to end. Therefore, we urge suitable applicants to submit their application as soon as possible.
We reserve the right to contact only shortlisted candidates.
Role Summary
OSA Opportunity
Rescue Crew Officer
Who we are
Offshore Services Australasia (OSA) is the leading supplier of helicopters services to the Australian Offshore industry. We operate multiple helicopter types from several bases throughout Australia providing support to several major oil and gas producers.
About the role
An exciting opportunity has become available for a Rescue Crew Officer to join our Offshore Aviation team on a full-time touring basis. The role will support our helicopter operations throughout Australia.
The role of a Rescue Crew Officer is a technical crew role proficient in the technique necessary to perform Search and Rescue, Emergency Medical, Rappelling, Sling Loading, Passenger Transport and Winching Operations. The Rescue Crew Officer is responsible to the aircraft captain for the safe and efficient management of the aircraft's rear cabin and during flying operations.
The role is performed in various onshore and offshore environments, where it shares the common objective to render assistance to personnel in emergency situations. At times, crews can be exposed to demanding and complex tasks, while working under stressful conditions. Whether SAR or EMS, the likelihood of exposer to traumatic and challenging situations are real and need to be considered when entering this line of work.
Working in an environment to meet client needs, certain contracts may call for diverse requirements where Rescue Crew Officer are expected to cover all facets of the position regardless safely and successfully of the contract. In addition, crews are required to cover various work practices (rosters) that entail day and night operations all year round. Proficiency training is a core part of the role, as is physical fitness and resilience to work under pressure.
