Rescue Crew Officer

• Fixed Base
• Servicing the Cap Rescue and Queensland Health contract in Rockhampton

Who we are:

Babcock International Group, the aerospace and defence company, has been trusted to deliver bespoke, highly skilled engineering services for over a century.

Across Australia and New Zealand, Babcock has grown to a team of over 1,000 talented people, and we are on a path of continued growth and expansion. We operate across sectors such as Defence, commercial marine, aviation, airports, communications, emergency services and engineering consultancy. In many ways, we are the brand behind the brand. You may not always see our logo, but we are behind the scenes using specialist skills and knowledge to facilitate our client’s operational requirements. To provide you some local context, some of the programs our team are proud to be a part of involve:

• We are the largest provider of emergency medical and search & rescue aviation services in Australia and New Zealand through our Aviation & Critical Services business;
• Designing and supporting key systems for submarines and surface vessels through our Marine business;
• Managing critical assets for a range of sectors through our Land Business.

About the opportunity:

We are accepting applications for a Rescue Crew Officer to join our Aviation & Critical Services team in Rockhampton, supporting our operations with Cap Rescue and Queensland Health. Rescue Crew Officer is an entry level role, with preference given to those with a background in lifeguarding or emergency services.

As part of this role you will:

• Maintain flying currency and conduct safe flight operations complying with CASR, contractual and company policies and procedures;
• Report promptly on all operations and maintenance deficiencies;
• Complete pre-flight and post-flight inspections, checks and documentation;
• Interact successfully with aircrew, client staff, health staff, members of the general public and stakeholders;
• Operate safely and efficiently in a small team environment;
• Assist the medical team where required and within the boundaries of your ability;
• Perform hoist rescue missions over land by day and night, over water and to vessels;
• Perform the duties of a Rescue Crew Officer during HEMS and SAR missions;
• Assist with the ongoing maintenance and inspection of base and role equipment;
• Conduct aircraft flight preparation, refuelling, towing, washing and post-flight husbandry;
• Assist the Aircrew Officer and Medical Transport Specialists when requested and within ability.

About you:

Essential requirements:

• Fit, motivated and professional
• CASA Class 2 medical certificate
• Be able to successfully complete the Babcock Rescue Crew Officer fitness assessment
• Meet the requirements of the Queensland Health Preventable Diseases Policy; and
• Ability to relocate to Rockhampton.

Desirable requirements:

• Current HUET/ HUET & EBS qualification,
• Senior First Aid and Advanced Resuscitation,
• DG Aware or DG Pack and Accept Air,
• Flying experience
• In water rescue experience/ emergency services experience.

What sets us apart at Babcock?

• Babcock offers a supportive and engaging environment where you can be developed and achieve your career goals;
• We promote and foster training and development;
• Central to Babcock’s core values are those of health, safety and environment, and diversity;
• The opportunity to serve the community and have a positive impact daily.

Your future at Babcock – what we offer you 

• We provide an agile work environment where you’re able to work onsite and remotely, and to set you up for this we provide a laptop and working from home kit if required, in addition we offer a compressed week which can provide you even more flexibility;

• Our work life integration policy brings together leave entitlements which include annual leave, wellbeing leave, paid parental leave, defence reservist leave plus more;
• We will provide you with a supportive and engaging environment where you can grow your career, supported by our capability framework plus ongoing access to self-led learning modules through LinkedIn Learning and access to study leave;
• You’ll have access to beRewarded which will provide you with endless discounts across retail, health, entertainment, travel and much more, plus novated leasing options and corporate shares plan;
• Your wellbeing is supported through our online wellbeing program Munch, Mind, Move, Money, access to our employee assistance program plus you can access two days annually from your personal leave as wellbeing days;
• You’ll be able to participate in our weRecognise program which is an opportunity to recognise the outstanding work our people do each and every day in living our principles which are Be kind, Collaborate, Be Curious, Think Outcomes, Be Courageous and Own & Deliver

Who we are

Babcock International Group, the aerospace and defence company, has been trusted to deliver bespoke, highly skilled engineering services for over a century.

Across Australia and New Zealand, Babcock has grown to a team of over 1,300 talented people, and we are on a path of continued growth and expansion. We operate across sectors such as defence, commercial marine, aviation, airports, communications, emergency services and engineering consultancy. To provide you some local context, some of the programs our team are proud to be a part of involve:

• Providing emergency medical and search & rescue aviation services through our Aviation & Critical Services business;
• Designing and supporting key systems for submarines and surface ships through our Marine business;
• Providing fleet wide through life support and asset management services for Navy customers;
• Managing critical assets for a range of sectors through our Land Business.

So, if you would like to join us and help create a safe and secure world, together, please apply via the ‘Apply Now’ button below.

To learn more about us visit www.babcock.com.au

Please note, should your application progress you may be required to complete pre-employment checks. These checks may include but not limited to, reference checks, police check, security check, qualifications and right to work.

The health and safety of our people, customers and communities is our number one priority. To comply with public health orders or our customer requirements, it is a requirement that you are up to date vaccinated for COVID-19 and influenza to be appointed to this role. Please speak to us if you have any questions about this based on your individual circumstances

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Job Req # 67691