Emergency Services Officer - Team Lead

About the Company 

As one of Australia’s leading security companies, MSS Security is built on teamwork, respect, and integrity. We provide long-term career paths, stability, and a workplace where your professionalism and dedication are genuinely valued. To find out more visit our website at www.msssecurity.com.au.

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced Security & Emergency Services Supervisor to lead a site-based Emergency Response and site access team within a dynamic resource environment.

In this hands-on leadership role, you will oversee emergency response readiness, lead incident response operations, and develop a high-performing Emergency Services team. You will work closely with site stakeholders to ensure compliance, operational readiness, and continuous improvement across all emergency response and site access control systems, equipment, and personnel.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead Emergency Response Team during incidents, providing command, control, and coordination of emergency and rescue operations

• Act as emergency first response during all call outs and ensure safe, effective incident management

• Coordinate site rescue functions, including First Response Team command and return-to-operations support

• Mentor and develop Emergency Services Officers to maintain a capable, risk-based response team including leading monthly training aligned to our skills maintenance programme

• Oversee emergency response and site access control systems, ensuring readiness, continuous improvement, and compliance with site and legislative requirements                             

• Support site HSE activities including risk assessments, inspections, hazard reviews, PTOs, and layered audits

About You

You are an experienced emergency response professional with strong leadership capability and a background in mine rescue, ERT, or heavy industry emergency services.

Essential Requirements

• Immunisations - Tetanus, Hepatitis A & B

• Drivers Licence - C Class Open Licence

• Drivers Licence - HR Class Heavy Rigid Licence

• Queensland Security Licence (unarmed & CCTV)

• Course in Drug and Alcohol Testing- HLTPAT010 or equivalent

• Provide Advanced First Aid- HLTAID014 or equivalent

• Operate Breathing Apparatus Open Circuit- PUAFIR207 or equivalent

• Identify, Detect and Monitor Hazardous Materials at an Incident- PUAFIR306

• or equivalent

• Render Hazardous Materials Incidents Safe- PUAFIR324 or equivalent

• Undertake Road Crash Rescue- PUASAR024 or equivalent

• Undertake Vertical Rescue- PUASAR032 or equivalent

• Undertake Confined Space Rescue- PUASAR025 or equivalent

• Conduct Fire Team Operations- RIIERR201 or equivalent

• Respond to Local Emergencies and Incidents- RIIERR302 or equivalent

• Certificate IV in Training and Assessment- TAE40122 or equivalent

• Certificate III in Emergency Response and Rescue - RII30719 or equivalent

• G1, 2, 8 & 9 Supervisor Course

• 2+ years in a leadership position related to emergency response

• Strong knowledge of emergency response, rescue procedures, and incident management

• Experience delivering training, drills, and emergency preparedness activities

• Ability to pass pre-employment medical, drug & alcohol screening, and ongoing fitness for work requirements

• Full Australian working rights

How to apply

MSS Security is an Equal Opportunity Employer, valuing the unique backgrounds, experiences, and contributions of each person We encourage and celebrate diversity.

We are proud to:

• be certified by the Workplace Gender Equality Agency,

• be a partner and supporter of Veterans employment and honoured to have an endorsed INNOVATE Reconciliation Action Plan.

Click APPLY to complete your application and you will be prompted to answer a few simple questions and upload your CV.

Thanks for taking the time to consider MSS as a future employer and we look forward to hearing from you.