Permit Isolation Officer

Expiring: 16 October 2026

POSITION TITLE: Permit Isolation Officer

WORK SITE: Paddington

ROSTER: 5:2 (Residential) or 8:6 (FIFO ex. Perth)

PACKAGE: Salary + Performance Bonus + Residential Allowance + Site Allowance + Insurance + Private Health + Gym Membership Discount + Other Benefits

 

ABOUT THE ROLE

The Permit Isolation Officer ensures safe fixed plant isolations and oversees the permit-to-work system, managing permit issuance, monitoring, and closure. The role involves clear communication, accurate documentation, and strict compliance with safety procedures. Key responsibilities include hazard identification, risk management, and ensuring a safe work environment. This position suits those with isolation experience, a strong safety focus, and excellent teamwork skills.

 

KEY DUTIES

  • Isolation of various areas of the fixed plant.
  • Issuing of permit to work certificates and associated high-risk permits.
  • Gas testing of confined spaces
  • Evaluation of JHA’s or other forms of risk assessment.

 

QUALIFICATIONS REQUIREMENTS:

  • Confined space entry ticket
  • Gas testing ticket.

 

SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

  • 15+ years of experience work in mining industry.
  • Sound knowledge of isolation procedures
  • Knowledge and understanding of permit to work systems.
  • Evaluation of JHA’s or other forms of risk assessment.
  • Gas testing of confined spaces.
  • Ability to develop isolation sheets
  • Able to read and interpret P&ID’S

 

BENEFITS

  • Permanent full-time role with an immediate start.
  • Excellent remuneration package with additional allowances.
  • Receive a 10% short-term incentive payment (STIP) of your base salary.
  • Fully covered family private health insurance through GU Health Complete Gold Cover or an allowance of $4.8k.
  • Fully covered Death and Total & Permanent Disability (TPD) insurance.
  • Pro-rata long service leave (LSL) after just 5 years of service and be entitled to 13 weeks paid LSL after 10 years of service.
  • Opportunities for learning and development through various training programs provided by the company.
  • Work in a team with a growth mindset, ensuring you can bring out your best.

EMPLOYER QUESTIONS

Your application will include the following questions:

  • How many years’ experience do you have as a Permits and Isolations Officer?
  • Which of the following statements best describes your right to work in Australia?
  • Are you willing to relocate for this role?
  • What’s your expected annual base salary?
  • How much notice are you required to give your current employer?
  • Which of the following confined space courses have you completed?
  • Do you have a Gas Test Atmospheres Certificate?
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