Introduction

We are seeking an experienced Medical Lead to support a leading offshore Oil & Gas workforce from a Perth-based position. Reporting into the Onshore HSE Team, this role provides specialist medical and occupational health leadership across offshore and onshore operations.

What are you going to do 

Medical Governance & Occupational Health

  • Lead the development, implementation and continuous improvement of occupational health, medical management and injury management systems.
  • Provide specialist advice across occupational health, clinical governance, workforce wellbeing and medical risk management.
  • Develop, maintain and review medical, occupational health, injury management and emergency response procedures.
  • Maintain appropriate medical records and health information in accordance with privacy legislation and professional standards.
  • Monitor medical performance and identify opportunities for continuous improvement.

Offshore Medical Support

  • Provide functional leadership and support to offshore Medics and HSE Advisors.
  • Ensure consistent clinical standards, medical reporting and medical management across offshore assets.
  • Manage relationships with Company Medical Officers and external occupational health providers.
  • Coordinate fitness-for-work assessments, medical surveillance and health screening programs.
  • Ensure medical services align with operational risks, regulatory requirements and industry standards.

Injury Management & Workforce Wellbeing

  • Lead workplace injury management and return-to-work processes.
  • Support injured employees and operational leaders to achieve safe and sustainable recovery outcomes.
  • Review injury and illness data to identify trends and develop preventative strategies.
  • Support early intervention for occupational injuries, illness and psychosocial health concerns.
  • Contribute to workforce wellbeing initiatives focused on physical health, mental health and workforce fitness.

Emergency Response & MEDEVAC

  • Develop and maintain medical emergency response standards, procedures and capabilities.
  • Ensure appropriate medical equipment, resources and response arrangements are maintained.
  • Coordinate medical evacuation planning and preparedness activities.
  • Plan, facilitate and review medical emergency response exercises.
  • Capture lessons learned and ensure corrective actions are implemented.
  • Participate in the Incident Management Team roster, providing specialist medical and occupational health advice during emergencies and crisis situations.

Risk, Assurance & Continuous Improvement

  • Support investigations into occupational health incidents, injuries and medical events.
  • Identify root causes and develop corrective and preventative actions.
  • Support occupational health risk assessments and exposure management programs.
  • Identify and monitor workplace health hazards and ensure appropriate controls are implemented.
  • Monitor emerging health risks and industry best practice.
  • Drive continuous improvement across medical and occupational health systems.

The Medical Lead will work closely with:

  • Onshore HSE leadership
  • Offshore Medics and HSE Advisors
  • Operations and site leadership
  • Company Medical Officers
  • External occupational health providers
  • Employees and supervisors
  • Emergency response teams
  • Incident Management Team members

Essential skills and knowledge

  • Current AHPRA registration as a Registered Nurse or Paramedic.
  • Experience within Oil & Gas, offshore, LNG or comparable remote resources medical/HSE environments.
  • Strong occupational health and medical management experience.
  • Experience with injury management and return-to-work processes.
  • Understanding of fitness-for-work programs and medical surveillance.
  • Experience supporting emergency medical preparedness and response.
  • Exposure to MEDEVAC planning, emergency response exercises or major incident response.
  • Ability to provide functional leadership to offshore medical personnel.
  • Strong stakeholder management and communication skills.
  • Ability to provide credible medical advice to operational, HSE and senior leadership teams.

Highly Regarded Experience

  • Previous offshore medical operations experience.
  • Experience managing medical contractors, Company Medical Officers or external occupational health providers.
  • Clinical governance and medical assurance experience.
  • MEDEVAC planning and emergency management experience.
  • Health risk assessment and occupational hygiene exposure management.
  • Psychosocial risk and workforce wellbeing experience.
  • Incident Management Team participation.
  • Qualifications or training in WHS, injury management, emergency management, ICAM, MIMMS or similar.

What we offer 

  • Permanent, full-time Perth-based Medical Lead position.
  • Senior opportunity supporting offshore Oil & Gas operations.
  • Broad remit across occupational health, medical governance, injury management, workforce wellbeing and emergency preparedness.
  • Opportunity to influence medical standards, systems and continuous improvement across offshore operations.
  • A role suited to an experienced medical professional who can combine strong clinical expertise with strategic and operational leadership.

About Brunel

Brunel is a recruitment and flexible workforce solution provider which connects talented people with opportunities throughout Australasia and around the world. We specialise in highly skilled roles across a variety of technical, professional, trades and craft disciplines, pairing candidates with industry-leading projects and organisations on a contract, permanent or secondment basis.

Operating in Australasia since 1997, Brunel has major bases of operation in Perth, Sydney, Brisbane, Melbourne and Port Moresby, which are further backed by the strength and reach of a truly global network spanning over 45 countries, 120 offices and 50 years of successful operation.

Brunel is proud to be equal opportunity employer and encourages applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander and female candidates.

Do you have questions?

If you have any questions or would like to discuss the details of this role, please contact Ewan - E.meers@brunel.net

Closing: 11 September 2026

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Application process & contact

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Project discussion with our customer

If the introductory meeting goes well for you and us, we will arrange a meeting with the customer who has the perfect project for you. This gives you the opportunity to find out more about the customer and the project.

The decision

If you enjoyed the project discussion and the customer is also convinced of your expertise, we will ask you the final and decisive question: Do you want to get started at Brunel?

Introductory conversation with Brunel

In an introductory meeting, we would like to find out more about your interests, ambitions and professional developments. At the same time, we report on working at Brunel and provide information about all career opportunities and prospects.

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