Job details
* Local role to Bundaburg
* Full-time permanent opportunity
* Leadership role within quarry operations
About The Role
We are seeking an experienced and driven Quarry Manager to lead quarry development and oversee daily operations. This role is responsible for operational performance, safety leadership, stakeholder engagement, sales and operations planning, and workforce management. The successful candidate will demonstrate strong commercial acumen, proven leadership capability, and a commitment to safety, excellence, and continuous improvement.
This position plays a critical role in achieving operational targets while ensuring compliance with statutory requirements and fostering a high-performance, values-driven culture.
Key Responsibilities
* Provide effective and consistent leadership through clear communication and workforce engagement
* Engage the workforce in site requirements and operational plans, using influencing skills to achieve desired outcomes
* Lead and manage stakeholder engagement activities, including residents and regulatory authorities
* Collaborate in Sales and Operations Planning and build strong working relationships with Quarry Account Managers
* Role model company values and lead by example
* Ensure SOPs are developed, reviewed, updated, communicated, and adhered to across the site
* Ensure all team members are trained and capable of identifying and resolving hazards and operational issues
* Take full ownership of safety outcomes, incident resolution, and implementation of corrective actions
* Conduct regular (fortnightly) safety interaction visits and actively encourage site presence by leaders
* Manage people, plant, and equipment to achieve production, sales, and profitability targets
* Monitor site performance against weekly and monthly KPIs and implement corrective actions as required
* Project manage and deliver operational and business improvement initiatives
* Optimise cost of production through effective process design, raw material utilisation, and waste minimisation
* Identify improvement opportunities and convert ideas into practical operational outcomes
* Actively involve the team in monitoring and improving key performance indicators
* Promote and coach Lean problem-solving methodologies (PDCA, 5 Why, etc.)
* Support continuous improvement initiatives across safety, quality, cost, and delivery
Essential Skills, Qualifications And Experience
* SSE 20+ (Essential)
* Degree in Engineering, Production Process or related discipline (preferred)
* Minimum 5 years experience in mining or quarrying operations
* Strong knowledge of the Mining & Quarrying Safety & Health Act and Regulations
* Extensive experience in hard rock quarrying and crushing processes
* Proven leadership experience within quarrying or mining operations
* Demonstrated ability to understand P&L, manage budgets, and control costs
* Experience in maintenance, cost control, business improvement, OH&S, environmental management, and industrial relations
* Experience in LEAN Manufacturing methodologies highly regarded
* Strong financial, commercial, and project-level acumen
* Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
* Ability to work independently, prioritise competing deadlines, and deliver results
* High standard of internal customer focus and personal accountability
How To Apply
Click on the Apply button or for more information please contact: WorkPac Principal Consultant: Call Kayla Royal on or email quoting the below reference number.
Job Reference Number: 7203J
About WorkPac
WorkPac is one of the largest workforce solutions businesses in Australia, backed by over 25 years of proven success. We offer tailored, end-to-end solutions in recruitment, skills and career development across diverse sectors, including Mining, Construction, Industrial, Engineering, Healthcare, Social Care and more.
Equal Employment Opportunity
At WorkPac, we foster a work environment where everyone feels welcome and valued. As an Equal Employment Opportunity employer, we welcome applicants from all backgrounds and embrace diversity in race, gender, age, religion, culture, and ability.