Quarry Manager

Holcim Australia; Moriac; On-site; AUD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Holcim Australia is seeking a Quarry Manager for Moriac Quarry in Victoria. The role leads all on-site operations, focusing on safety, production, and people management to deliver targets for customers and the business.

You will manage budget, coordinate with maintenance, and drive continuous improvement in a safety-first environment, reporting to the regional operations leadership. On-site training and career development are available.

Qualifications

• Advanced Diploma/ Diploma in Extractive Industries or related field is required.
• Shot Firers ticket is desirable.
• Strong safety leadership and knowledge of Safety Management Systems required.
• Experience in quarry management and budgeting/P&L.

Responsibilities

• Oversee all aspects of quarry operations to meet safety, environmental, and production targets.
• Lead SAFETY, compliance, and environmental initiatives on site.
• Develop budgets, production plans, and drive cost efficiency with cross-functional teams.

Skills

Leadership

Safety Management Systems

Budgeting

P&L management

People management

Communication

Collaboration

Customer focus

Chain of Responsibility

Education

Advanced Diploma or Diploma in Extractive Industries

Shot Firers ticket

Job description

About Us

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 - across Europe, Asia Pacific, Latin America, Middle East & Africa. Holcim offers high-valued end-to-end Building Materials and Building Solutions, from foundation and flooring to roofing and walling - powered by premium brands including, ECOPact® low-carbon concrete and ECOPlanet® low-carbon cement.

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 - across Europe, Asia Pacific, Latin America, Middle East & Africa. Holcim offers high-valued end-to-end Building Materials and Building Solutions, from foundation and flooring to roofing and walling - 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. Our proud history began in 1901 in Australia and 1888 in Aotearoa New Zealand. Holcim is certified as a Top Employer 2026 by the Top Employers Institute, recognising our commitment to creating a workplace where people thrive.

About The Role

• Moriac, VIC location.
• 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.

The Holcim Aggregates team has a superb opportunity for a Quarry Manager to be based at Moriac Quarry, Victoria.

In this key role you will hold direct responsibility for all aspects of operations at the quarry, focussing on maximising the performance of people, plant, and fleet to achieve company safety, environmental and financial targets whilst delivering required customer service standards and performance outcomes.

As a leader of Health, Safety and the Environment you will also be accountable for budgeting and production targets, customer and community relations, quality compliance, sand washing and processing, tailings management, maintenance, stockpiling, load out, and quarry development. You will lead a multidisciplinary team with the aim of providing an efficient and effective production process in a safety focused environment and you will work closely with other operations in the business to develop strategies and deliver operational goals for the region.

This leadership role is perfect for someone looking to take ownership of a large operation and help it to achieve the growth required for the next stage of its operation.

About You

• Advanced Diploma or Diploma in Extractive Industries or relevant tertiary qualifications (Mining, Geology, construction, or similar) and a Shot Firers ticket are desirable.
• You will have strong experience of safety orientated leadership and a working knowledge of Safety Management Systems, relevant legislation and regulations.
• Experience in a similar quarry management role.
• A thorough understanding of Quarry development.
• Excellent people management & communication skills.
• Experience in budgeting & managing a P&L.
• Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively within a multi-disciplined environment to deliver productivity and cost improvements.
• Have a strong customer focus and be able to work well with sales and technical teams to deliver key business objectives.
• Understand Chain of Responsibility requirements.

Why join Holcim?

Our strength is our people - their expertise and skills, their ability to find innovative solutions and their commitment to high performance. We offer rewarding careers where you can excel as we invest in your growth, providing direction, leadership, and recognition. We value your contribution and nurture your personal and professional development.

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 Ethics.