Pit Manager

Holcim Australia; Oaklands Junction; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Holcim Australia is seeking a Pit Manager to lead the quarry team at Oaklands VIC. The role focuses on safety, environment and achieving production targets with a cost-conscious approach.

You will work closely with the Quarry Manager to drive continuous improvement and compliant operations. The successful candidate will bring experience in quarry operations, Drill & Blast, and proven leadership, with a commitment to training and team development.

Qualifications

• Diploma in Extractive Industries (desirable).
• Cert IV in Surface Extraction Operations.
• Ideally you will have 5 years in a Quarry role including experience in Drill and Blast & experience in supervising a workforce
• Intermediate skills in Google Suite and general computer/tablet operations
• Promote a culture of teamwork by establishing reward, recognition and work systems which support working together.

Responsibilities

• Manage pit operations and lead the Pit Team.
• Share the Lead with the management team in the implementation of SHE policies, principles and directives.
• Ensure compliance with SHE Responsibilities Statement and promote a safe system of work and a strong safety culture in the workplace.
• Comply with all relevant safety, health and environment legislation. Provision of relevant site induction programs.
• Assist the Quarry Manager to manage the operation to ensure the agreed production targets, goals and objectives are achieved.
• Ensure efficient financial performance of the operation through: 1) Effective R & M expenditure within budget constraints 2) Minimal rework and waste. 3) Maintaining cost models to optimise Drill & Blast and Load & Haul activity expenses
• Ensure that mobile plant condition is maintained to agreed standards and manage mobile plant utilisation & efficiency to agreed productivity targets ensuring problem areas are identified and corrected.
• Ensure site compliance with relevant environmental legislation, development consent, environmental licence conditions and Company policies.
• Ensure Holcim environmental standards, guidelines, systems, initiatives and goals are effectively implemented, including compliance with site environmental permits.
• Assist in the implementation of environmental plans.
• Ensure all employees are adequately inducted and trained.
• Maintain training & competency plans for all employees in the pit team

Skills

Google Suite

Education

Diploma in Extractive Industries

Cert IV in Surface Extraction Operations

Job description

• Here is your opportunity to step into a role where you can grow & develop, with the world's leading sustainable building materials company.
• Employment stability – permanent role.
• Opportunity for training and career development opportunities.
• Full training provided on equipment, systems and procedures.
• A close-knit team on site backed by an inclusive culture company wide.
• Oaklands VIC location.

• Here is your opportunity to step into a role where you can grow & develop, with the world's leading sustainable building materials company.
• Employment stability – permanent role.
• Opportunity for training and career development opportunities.
• Full training provided on equipment, systems and procedures.
• A close-knit team on site backed by an inclusive culture company wide.
• Oaklands VIC location.

Pit Manager - Oaklands VIC

• Here is your opportunity to step into a role where you can grow & develop, with the world's leading sustainable building materials company.
• Employment stability – permanent role.
• Opportunity for training and career development opportunities.
• Full training provided on equipment, systems and procedures.
• A close-knit team on site backed by an inclusive culture company wide.
• Oaklands VIC location.

Holcim

Holcim is the leading partner for sustainable construction, creating value across the built environment from infrastructure and industry to buildings. Headquartered in Zug, Switzerland, Holcim has more than 45,000 employees in 43 attractive markets. Holcim offers high-valued end-to-end Building Materials and Building Solutions, powered by premium brands including ECOPact® low-carbon concrete and ECOPlanet® low-carbon cement.

Holcim Australia and New Zealand is a leading supplier of cement, aggregates, ready-mix concrete, and engineered pre-cast concrete solutions. We are proud to be certified as a Top Employer 2026 by the Top Employers Institute, recognising our commitment to creating a workplace where people thrive.

About The Opportunity

Reporting to the Quarry Manager your role will be to build and develop a motivated production team to achieve company safety, environmental and financial targets. You will ensure that the quarry pit development process is carried out in a cost-effective manner with a focus on continuous improvement to achieve business objectives and targets, ensuring that all customer, safety and environmental requirements are met.

Main Responsibilities

• Manage pit operations and lead the Pit Team.
• Share the Lead with the management team in the implementation of SHE policies, principles and directives.
• Ensure compliance with SHE Responsibilities Statement and promote a safe system of work and a strong safety culture in the workplace.
• Comply with all relevant safety, health and environment legislation. Provision of relevant site induction programs.
• Assist the Quarry Manager to manage the operation to ensure the agreed production targets, goals and objectives are achieved.
• Ensure efficient financial performance of the operation through:
• Effective R &M expenditure within budget constraints
• Minimal rework and waste.
• Maintaining cost models to optimise Drill & Blast and Load & Haul activity expenses
• Ensure that mobile plant condition is maintained to agreed standards and manage mobile plant utilisation & efficiency to agreed productivity targets ensuring problem areas are identified and corrected.
• Ensure site compliance with relevant environmental legislation, development consent, environmental licence conditions and Company policies.
• Ensure Holcim environmental standards, guidelines, systems, initiatives and goals are effectively implemented, including compliance with site environmental permits.
• Assist in the implementation of environmental plans.
• Ensure all employees are adequately inducted and trained.
• Maintain training & competency plans for all employees in the pit team

About You

• Diploma in Extractive Industries (desired)
• Cert IV in Surface Extraction Operations
• Ideally you will have 5 years in a Quarry role including experience in Drill and Blast & experience in supervising a workforce
• Intermediate skills in Google Suite and general computer/tablet operations
• Promote a culture of teamwork by establishing reward, recognition and work systems which support working together.

Why Holcim?

At Holcim we offer an inclusive environment, where our people feel comfortable bringing their authentic self to work. We offer a high-performance workplace empowering problem solvers, creative thinkers and innovators to seek combined perspectives and voice opportunities to go further and faster. Our workplace is a safe environment where individuals can be themselves and where we promote a diverse workforce. We are an equal opportunities employer, making no distinction on the basis of race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability or age. People are treated fairly at work - respecting and supporting human rights and non-discrimination. This is rooted in the values and standards set out in the Holcim Code of Business Ethics.

We don't just offer jobs - we offer long term careers with a deep and diverse structure which affords a great number of cross functional pathways available as you progress your career so if you're ready to take your career to the next level and join our dynamic team of professionals, we want to hear from you.

Candidates must hold valid Australian work rights with no restrictions on employment duration or hours worked. Unfortunately, we are unable to accept Holiday or Student visas.

We are dedicated to improving employment outcomes and encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.

Holcim will not accept unsolicited resumes from third party recruiting agencies in response to job postings.