Quarry Manager

ApplyNow; Armidale; On-site; AUD 140,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fleet vehicles

Accommodation for DIDO 5/2 roster

Work‑life balance

Job summary

Hillery Group in Queensland seeks a Lead Quarry Manager to direct site operations across production, safety, budgets and compliance. You will mentor teams, coordinate maintenance and drive performance while building strong relationships with clients, regulators and stakeholders.

You bring proven quarry leadership, relevant management certificates, and sharp commercial sense to optimise production and capacity with a safety-first mindset.

Qualifications

• 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.

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

Production planning

Budget management

Safety management

Education

Quarry management qualifications

Job description

Lead From the Front: Quarry Manager

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.

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

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