Management & Corporate - Hillery Group

Hillery Group; Emerald; On-site; AUD 135,000 - 165,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Fleet vehicles provided

Accommodation for DIDO roster

Work-life balance with autonomy

Career development opportunities

Job summary

Hillery Group is seeking a senior leader to oversee quarry operations in Queensland. You will direct site activities across production, safety, and compliance, mentoring teams and managing budgets while ensuring peak plant performance.

Ideal candidates bring proven quarry leadership, relevant certificates, and strong commercial acumen. The role offers autonomy, collaboration with leadership, and opportunities to influence safety and production outcomes.

Qualifications

• Proven leadership within quarry environments.
• Statutory certificates and quarry management qualifications.
• Strong commercial acumen and production planning expertise.
• Confined decision-making with a safety-first focus.

Responsibilities

• Direct site operations across production, safety, and compliance.
• Lead, mentor, and develop operational site teams.
• Manage operational budgets, resources, and plant capacity.
• Coordinate plant maintenance to ensure peak reliability.
• Build strong relationships with clients, regulators, and stakeholders.

Skills

Leadership

Safety management

Production planning

Budgeting

Stakeholder relations

Education

Quarry management qualification

Job description

Lead quarry operations across safety, production, budgets, and compliance. Mentor site teams, coordinate maintenance, and drive operational performance.

Duties

• Direct site operations across production, safety, and compliance
• Lead, mentor, and develop operational site teams
• Manage operational budgets, resources, and plant capacity
• Coordinate plant maintenance to ensure peak reliability
• Build strong relationships with clients, regulators, and stakeholders

Know Quarries? You'll Fit Right In.

• Proven leadership experience within quarry environments
• Relevant statutory certificates and quarry management qualifications
• Strong commercial acumen and production planning expertise
• Confined decision-making skills with a safety-first focus

More Than a Job in the Quarry

Joining Hillery Group means becoming part of an established Queensland business where people are trusted to do their jobs well, supported to perform and given opportunities to build long-term careers.

• Competitive Salary package circa $150K, commensurate with skills and experience
• Access to Fleet Vehicles provided
• Accommodation available for candidates undertaking a DIDO 5/2 roster
• Genuine work-life balance with autonomy and trust to lead quarry operations
• Direct collaboration with executive leadership
• The opportunity to influence safety, people, production and operational performance
• Ongoing development and long-term career opportunities

About the company

Hillery Group is a proud Indigenous, family-owned business with nearly 50 years of North Queensland history. Operating seven quarries alongside civil construction and haulage operations, we deliver quality, safe, and reliable outcomes.

Ready to Make Your Move?

Bring your experience, safety mindset and practical approach to Hillery Group.

Hillary Group is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes applications from all qualified candidates.

Management & Corporate - Hillery Group Emerald, QLD, AU