Rescue Crew Officer

OSA Opportunity

Rescue Crew Officer

Touring


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
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.

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.


Key Responsibilities

• Maintain qualifications - Rescue Crew Officer.
• Adhere to all company policies and procedures.
• Conduct safe flight operations complying with company operations manuals and relevant regulations.
• Assist the Air Crew Officer/Utility Hoist Operator in the management of the aircraft rear cabin during flying operations.
• Conduct appropriate flight and safety briefings.
• Thorough knowledge of all search and rescue equipment and operating in a safe, reliable manner.
• Complete appropriate pre-flight & post flight inspection and documentation.
• Conduct aircraft flight preparation and post-flight husbandry.
• Report on all operational and maintenance safety deficiencies, and assist with replacement of unserviceable equipment.
• Render appropriate first aid where necessary and the ability to perform under demanding conditions.
• Able to travel to all CHC bases, including training and deployment locations.
• Be able to complete the company fitness test on a periodic basis.
• A visible safety champion who will challenge unsafe acts and pursue improvements in safety culture and behaviour.
• May be assigned other tasks and duties as required to support the business.

About You
Essential Qualifications:

• Year 10 Education,
• CASA Class II Medical Certificate,
• Current Provide Advanced Resuscitation and Oxygen (HLTAID015),
• Provide First Aid (HLTAID011),
• SLS Bronze Medallion or Certificate II Public Safety (Aquatic Rescue).

Desirable Qualifications:

• Cert III in Aviation (CASA compliance),
• SAR/EMS Experience,
• Helicopter Underwater Escape Training (H.U.E.T) & Emergency Breathing Systems (EBS),

Skills / Experience:

• Possess a current class 1 driver's license,
• Be over 18yrs of age at time of selection,
• Maintain a prominent level of Physical fitness,
• Effective communication, planning and organisation skills,
• Ability to work independently with minimum supervision,
• Working knowledge of all relevant IT systems,
• Ability to multitask and manage priorities in a complex and urgent environment,
• Able to travel to all CHC bases and training locations.

Attributes / Behaviours:

• Actively demonstrates safety as a priority,
• Initiative-taking in maintaining physical fitness and mental well-being,
• Growth mindset in learning,
• Collaborator with a collective team approach to tasks,
• Resilience to working under pressure,
• Ability to work independently with minimum supervision,
• Flexible and adaptable approach,
• Respectful to others.

Eligibility
Applicants must have the legal right to work in Australia and meet any clearance requirements relevant to the role.

The successful applicant may be required to complete pre-employment checks, including criminal history and employment verification. Information collected will be handled in accordance with our Privacy Policy.


Diversity & Inclusion
At OSA, we celebrate diversity and welcome applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people of all genders, the LGBTI+ community, mature-aged workers, people with disability, and people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.


Recruitment Process
We may commence interviews or close applications prior to the advertised closing date if suitable candidates are identified. We therefore encourage applicants to apply as early as possible.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. If you do not hear from us following the closing date, please consider that your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion. We thank you for your interest and wish you every success in your future career endeavours.


Recruitment Agencies
We are managing this vacancy directly and are not engaging the services of recruitment agencies for this role.

We kindly request that agencies do not contact us regarding this position or submit unsolicited candidate CVs. Any CVs sent without prior written agreement will be treated as direct applications and no agency fees will be payable. Thank you for your understanding.