Quarry Manager | Clarence NSW

026 Heidelberg Materials Australia Pty Ltd; Lithgow City Council; On-site; AUD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive base salary package

Fully maintained company vehicle

Uniforms and PPE provided

Long-term career stability

Training and professional development

Career progression opportunities

Job summary

Heidelberg Materials Australia is seeking an experienced Quarry Manager to lead Clarence Quarry, near Lithgow, NSW. You will direct all site operations, from production and maintenance to health, safety and environmental compliance, while shaping our strategic direction and developing people.

Reporting to the Regional Supply Chain Manager, this role requires a strong track record in quarry leadership, commercial acumen, and a passion for continuous improvement in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• Hold a Tier 2 NSW Quarry Manager qualification and understand NSW quarrying legislation and regulatory requirements.
• Demonstrated experience leading quarry operations, with knowledge of production processes and maintenance.
• Senior operational leadership experience in quarrying is preferred.
• Strong track record of delivering business performance, operational improvement and change.
• Commitment to safety with a proactive approach to risk management and Zero Harm alignment.
• Excellent communication and influencing skills across all levels and external partners.

Responsibilities

• Lead and inspire a high-performing team, aligning efforts to shared goals.
• Own operational and financial outcomes, including production targets, KPIs, budgeting and cost control.
• Oversee day-to-day quarry operations ensuring efficient production and maintenance.
• Champion safety, risk management and environmental responsibility across site activities.
• Drive continuous improvement and productivity enhancements for long-term site performance.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to sustain responsible, ethical, and compliant operations.

Skills

People leadership

Operational leadership

Safety management

Stakeholder management

Communication

Education

Tier 2 NSW Quarry Manager qualification

Job description

QUARRY MANAGER Clarence Quarry – Clarence, NSW

Lead a high-performing team. Drive operational excellence. Shape the future of our quarry operations. Heidelberg Materials Australia is seeking an experienced quarrying professional and proven operational leader to lead our operations at Clarence Quarry, located just outside Lithgow in the beautiful NSW Blue Mountains. Reporting to the Regional Supply Chain Manager, this is a key leadership position with responsibility for the overall performance and strategic direction of the quarry. You will lead all aspects of site operations, including people leadership, production, health and safety, environmental compliance, operational development and financial performance. This is an excellent opportunity for an accomplished operational leader who is passionate about developing people, driving continuous improvement and delivering sustainable business outcomes.

What you'll be responsible for:

• Lead and inspire your team: Provide visible, engaging and effective leadership, building a high-performing culture where people are empowered, developed and aligned towards achieving shared goals.
• Drive business performance: Take ownership of operational and financial outcomes, including production targets, KPIs, budgeting, cost control, business planning and identifying opportunities for growth.
• Oversee quarry operations: Manage day-to-day site activities, ensuring efficient production, effective quarry development, preventative maintenance and optimal utilisation of resources.
• Champion safety and risk management: Foster a proactive safety culture, ensuring high-risk activities are effectively managed and that the health, safety and wellbeing of employees and contractors remain a priority.
• Promote environmental responsibility: Drive environmental compliance and continuous improvement initiatives, maintaining the site's reputation as a responsible operator and industry leader.
• Deliver operational excellence: Identify and implement opportunities to improve productivity, processes and overall site performance while supporting the long-term sustainability of the operation.

What you'll bring:

• Hold a minimum Tier 2 NSW Quarry Manager qualification and have a sound understanding of NSW quarrying legislation, regulatory requirements, environmental obligations and relevant statutory responsibilities, with appropriate qualifications or competencies to fulfil the requirements of the role.
• Demonstrated experience in quarry operations, with a strong understanding of quarry production processes, extraction methodologies, processing plant operations, quarry development and maintenance.
• Previous experience in a Quarry Manager or senior operational leadership role within the quarrying industry will be highly regarded.
• A strong track record of driving business performance, operational improvement and positive organisational change.
• Commercial acumen, with the ability to interpret business performance, manage budgets and make sound decisions that deliver sustainable results.
• A genuine commitment to safety, with a proactive approach to risk management and a strong alignment with our Zero Harm philosophy.
• Strong communication, negotiation and influencing skills, with the ability to build effective relationships across all levels of the business and with external stakeholders.
• A solutions-focused mindset, with the ability to prioritise competing demands, make timely decisions and perform effectively in a dynamic environment.
• Resilience, adaptability and a collaborative approach, with the ability to navigate change and bring people along on the journey.
• A passion for continuous improvement, innovation and developing a culture of accountability and operational excellence.

What we offer:

• Competitive base salary package and performance-based incentive program.
• Fully maintained company vehicle.
• Company-provided uniforms and personal protective equipment (PPE).
• Long-term career stability with a globally recognised organisation.
• Ongoing training, professional development and support from an experienced management team.
• Opportunities for career progression and development across our national operations.
• The opportunity to make a genuine impact within an established and successful operation.

Heidelberg Materials Australia is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We value diversity, inclusion and the unique perspectives that people from different backgrounds bring to our business. We welcome applications from people of all walks of life, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disability, individuals from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, and members of the LGBTQIA+ community.

Heidelberg Materials – your springboard into the future of the construction materials industry. As a globally leading company in the construction sector, we manufacture one of the most widely used products, paving the way not only toward more sustainable production but also toward your personal success story. Our bold and innovative approach focuses on massive CO₂ reduction, efficient recycling technologies, and digital solutions – setting new standards for the industry. In our globally connected and locally rooted community, your ideas have the power to shape a better tomorrow for people. With us, you’re not just shaping the industry’s future; you’re shaping your own.

Heidelberg Materials is one of the world's largest integrated manufacturers of building materials and solutions with leading market positions in cement, aggregates, and ready-mixed concrete. We are represented in more than 50 countries with around 51,000 employees at almost 3,000 locations. At the centre of our actions lies the responsibility for the environment. As the front runner on the path to carbon neutrality and circular economy in the building materials industry, we are working on sustainable building materials and solutions for the future. We enable new opportunities for our customers through digitalisation.