About the Company
CQ Rescue plays a vital role in delivering life-saving aeromedical, search and rescue, and disaster relief helicopter services across Central Queensland. For 30 years, CQ Rescue has supported communities across the region with essential helicopter rescue services.
About the Role
To support its 24/7 operations, CQ Rescue is seeking a full-time, Mackay-based Rescue Crew Officer with the qualifications, experience and professionalism required for complex helicopter operations. Rescue crew officers work both day and night duty periods, conducting medical transport and search and rescue operations throughout the Central Queensland region, with occasional travel within Queensland and interstate to support operations and attend training courses.
Essential Requirements
- CASR Part 67 medical certificate, Class 2
- Current Provide Advanced Resuscitation and Oxygen (HLTAID015)
- Provide First Aid (HLTAID011)
- Certificate II Public Safety (Aquatic Rescue)
- Current Class 1 Driver's Licence
- Australian Citizenship, Residency, or approved work Visa
- Physically able to manage manual handling requirements, including aircraft role equipment configuration, aircraft husbandry duties, and handling of patient stretchers and medical equipment
- Strong swimming ability in open water and ability to pass and maintain company medical and fitness assessments
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with experience working in a small multi-disciplinary team
Desirable
- Certificate III Aviation AVI30519 (Rescue Crew Officer)
- SAR/EMS experience
- Helicopter Underwater Escape Training and Emergency Breathing Systems qualifications
- Dangerous Goods awareness training
How to Apply
Submit a current resume which addresses the role's minimum experience and qualification requirements. Expressions of interest for this opportunity close on Friday 24th July 2026.