Quarry Manager

Hinchen Recruitment Group; Gold Coast City; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Hinchen Recruitment Group is seeking an experienced Quarry Manager for a major hard rock quarry operation in the Gold Coast hinterland. You will report to the Operations Manager and lead safety, production, financial performance, people leadership and site development.

The role requires hands-on leadership, technical quarry knowledge, and the ability to build an engaged team that meets production targets and customer requirements within a compliant framework.

Responsibilities

• Lead the day-to-day management of quarry operations, including production, crushing and processing, drill and blast activities and fixed plant performance.
• Drive a proactive safety culture and ensure environmental, regulatory obligations are met.
• Manage operational budgets, costs and overall site profitability with full P&L accountability.
• Develop and deliver production plans to meet output, quality, efficiency and financial targets.
• Develop employees and contractors to build a capable, high-performing workforce.
• Collaborate with Sales to meet customer expectations and ensure reliable product supply.
• Oversee maintenance planning, capital expenditure and future quarry development.
• Identify opportunities to improve productivity and reduce costs.
• Build productive relationships with customers, regulators and stakeholders.
• Ensure compliance with licences and industry standards.

Job description

An opportunity is available for an experienced Quarry Manager to take responsibility for a major hard rock quarry operation in the Gold Coast hinterland.
Reporting to the Operations Manager, you will lead all aspects of site operations, with responsibility for safety, production, financial performance, people leadership and ongoing site development.
This is a hands-on leadership position requiring a strong understanding of quarry operations, commercial performance and the ability to build an engaged, accountable team. You will play an important role in ensuring the quarry operates safely and efficiently while meeting production targets, customer requirements and broader business objectives.

What You'll Be Responsible For

• Leading the day-to-day management of quarry operations, including production, crushing and processing, drill and blast activities and fixed plant performance.
• Driving a proactive safety culture and ensuring environmental, legislative and regulatory obligations are consistently met.
• Managing operational budgets, costs and overall site profitability, with full accountability for P&L performance.
• Developing and delivering production plans to achieve agreed output, quality, efficiency and financial targets.
• Leading, coaching and developing employees and contractors to build a capable, motivated and high-performing workforce.
• Working collaboratively with the Sales team to meet customer expectations, support revenue growth and ensure reliable product supply.
• Overseeing maintenance planning, capital expenditure initiatives and future quarry development requirements.
• Identifying opportunities to improve productivity, reduce operating costs and strengthen operational performance.
• Building effective working relationships with customers, regulators, internal stakeholders and the surrounding community.
• Ensuring the quarry maintains compliance with all relevant operating licences, statutory requirements and industry standards.

What You Will Bring

To be successful in this role, you will have demonstrated experience managing operations within the quarrying, mining or broader extractive industries, together with strong leadership and commercial management capabilities.
You will also offer:

• A solid technical understanding of hard rock quarry operations, including crushing, screening and materials processing.
• Experience leading operational teams and creating a workplace culture focused on safety, accountability and performance.
• A sound working knowledge of the Mining and Quarrying Safety and Health Act and associated Regulations.
• Proven financial management capability, including budgeting, cost control, forecasting and P&L responsibility.
• Experience implementing operational improvements that deliver measurable business outcomes.
• Current Site Senior Executive (SSE) appointment or the ability to obtain and maintain the required SSE practising certificate.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to develop productive relationships across a range of stakeholders.
• A practical, solutions-focused approach to managing operational challenges and making decisions.
• The confidence to work independently while maintaining alignment with wider business priorities.
• A current unrestricted driver's licence.

What's In It for You?

This position offers the opportunity to take ownership of an established, strategically important quarry operation supplying materials to major infrastructure and construction projects across South East Queensland.
Benefits include:

• A competitive remuneration package aligned with your experience and capability.
• Performance-based incentives and a Tool of Trade vehicle.
• The opportunity to manage a significant hard rock quarry operation within the national network.
• A leadership role supporting infrastructure development across one of Queensland's key growth regions.
• Access to experienced operational leaders, technical specialists and established business support functions.
• Opportunities to further develop your leadership and technical expertise within a large, integrated quarrying business.
• Ongoing professional development, training and longer-term career progression opportunities.
• The autonomy to make operational decisions and have a genuine impact on site performance.