Rescue Crew Officer
- Perform Search and Rescue, Emergency Medical, and Winching Operations.
- Ensure safe and efficient management of the aircraft's rear cabin during operations.
- Maintain physical fitness and proficiency training for demanding tasks.
CHC provides unmatched helicopter services that enable our customers to reach beyond – to work in remote and challenging destinations that limit others – and come home safely. We are dedicated to our purpose of getting our customers where they need to be, when they need to be there, anywhere in the world – safely and reliably. All you have to do is get on board!
At CHC, we pride ourselves on our values and culture:
Accountability: Take pride and ownership of our actions and results.
Collaboration: Working together with transparency and trust to drive continuous improvement.
Care: Creating a safe and sustainable environment for all.
Integrity: Doing what's right and fostering a culture of respect.
Excellence: Prioritizing quality services and setting industry standards.
Rescue Crew Officer
East Sale, VIC
Reach Beyond with CHC Helicopters (Australia)!
At CHC Helicopters Australia, we deliver safe, reliable, and world-class helicopter services across the offshore energy sector, emergency medical services, and search and rescue.
For more than 75 years, CHC has been trusted to deliver aviation solutions in some of the most remote and challenging environments across the globe. Our dedication to safety, innovation, and operational excellence underpins the critical services we provide to our customers and the communities we serve.
Our people make the difference. With a strong commitment to safety, teamwork, and professionalism, we help our customers and colleagues reach beyond what they thought possible.
All you have to do is get on board.
Role Summary
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.
Essential:
- Year 10 Education,
- CASA Class II Medical Certificate,
- Current Provide Advanced Resuscitation and Oxygen (HLTAID015),
- Provide First Aid (HLTAID011),
- Certificate II Public Safety (Aquatic Rescue).
Desirable:
- Certificate III in Aviation (CASA compliance),
- SAR/EMS Experience,
- Helicopter Underwater Escape Training (HUET) & Emergency Breathing Systems (EBS),
- NVIS qualified & Night Operation Experience,
- FLIR imagery systems Experience.
Skills / Experience:
- Possess a current Class 1 driver’s license,
- Be over 18 years 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 CHC, 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.
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