Quarry Operations Leader: Safety, Production & Growth

Hillery Group; Emerald; On-site; AUD 135,000 - 165,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Fleet vehicles provided

Accommodation for DIDO roster

Work-life balance with autonomy

Career development opportunities

Job summary

Hillery Group is seeking a senior leader to oversee quarry operations in Queensland. You will direct site activities across production, safety, and compliance, mentoring teams and managing budgets while ensuring peak plant performance.

Ideal candidates bring proven quarry leadership, relevant certificates, and strong commercial acumen. The role offers autonomy, collaboration with leadership, and opportunities to influence safety and production outcomes.

Qualifications

• Proven leadership within quarry environments.
• Statutory certificates and quarry management qualifications.
• Strong commercial acumen and production planning expertise.
• Confined decision-making 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

Safety management

Production planning

Budgeting

Stakeholder relations

Education

Quarry management qualification

Job description

Hillery Group is seeking a senior leader to oversee quarry operations in Queensland. You will direct site activities across production, safety, and compliance, mentoring teams and managing budgets while ensuring peak plant performance.

Ideal candidates bring proven quarry leadership, relevant certificates, and strong commercial acumen. The role offers autonomy, collaboration with leadership, and opportunities to influence safety and production outcomes.