Rescue Crew Officer

Rescue Crew Officer- Rockhampton, QLD

• 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:

Due to the development and promotion of our current staff, we are accepting applications for Rescue Crew Officers to join our Aviation & Critical Services team in Rockhampton, supporting our operations with Cap Rescue and Queensland Health.

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.

• Current HUET/ HUET & EBS qualification,
• Senior First Aid and Advanced Resuscitation,
• DG Aware or DG Pack and Accept Air,

About you:

Essential requirements:

• Motivated, collaborative and professional
• CASA Class 2 medical certificate
• Be able to pass the Babcock Rescue Crew Officer fitness test and maintain a superior level of physical fitness
• 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

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.

So if you would like to be part of the Babcock team, then please apply via the ‘Apply Now’ button below.

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