Supervisor Quarry Operations in Gympie, Australia

About The Region

Gympie is at the heart of a rapidly expanding region which stretches from rural valleys in our western reaches to the Cooloola Coast. Bordering Noosa and Fraser Coast Local Government areas, we are uniquely positioned to grow whilst still retaining our country charm. Our borders with North and South Burnett, and the Somerset Local Government areas link with our rural lifestyle, where you can enjoy our picturesque smaller townships, or our abundant local history. Our local festivals such as the Gympie Music Muster are renowned both nationally and internationally.

For someone seeking a high quality of life, with pristine natural areas and spectacular beaches, all within reach of Noosa, the Sunshine Coast and Brisbane, we are offering this unique opportunity.

Supervisor Quarry Operations

Remuneration: A nnual salary commencing at $93,063 , plus up to 15% superannuation

Closing Date: Sunday 1st November 2026 at 11.00pm AEST

No late applications will be accepted. Only applications received via Council's online application system will be considered. Unsolicited applications from agencies will not be considered.

Gympie Regional Council | Permanent Full-Time Opportunity. Lead our quarry operations. Put safety first. Help build the region’s future.

Are you an experienced quarry or heavy industry professional ready to take the lead? Gympie Regional Council is seeking a motivated, safety-focused and proactive Supervisor of Quarry Operations to join our team on a permanent basis.

This is an exciting opportunity to lead the day-to-day operations of Council’s quarries and pits, ensuring the safe, efficient and cost-effective production and supply of quality materials to support Council’s civil construction, maintenance and infrastructure projects.

Combining hands-on operational leadership with planning, coordination and continuous improvement, you will play a key role in ensuring our quarry operations deliver for Council and the wider community.

About The Role

Reporting to the relevant operational management, you will oversee quarry personnel, contractors, plant and equipment, extraction, crushing and screening, stockpiling, material quality, maintenance coordination and product dispatch.

Safety will be at the forefront of everything you do. You will support the Site Senior Executive (SSE) in meeting legislative, safety and environmental obligations across Council’s quarries and pits, ensuring the effective implementation of the Safety and Health Management System (SHMS) and associated operational procedures.

You will balance production targets, customer needs, material quality, plant utilisation and operational costs while maintaining a strong safety culture and ensuring risks are identified, controlled and regularly reviewed.

This role is ideal for a confident leader who can bring people together, make sound operational decisions and drive productivity without compromising safety.

What You’ll Be Responsible For

• Safety and compliance: Lead safe quarry operations, implement and monitor the SHMS, identify hazards, manage risks and verify critical controls.
• Operational leadership: Supervise and support employees and contractors, promote accountability and build a positive, cooperative team culture.
• Production and performance: Coordinate extraction, crushing, screening, stockpiling and dispatch to meet operational requirements, customer expectations and material quality standards.
• Plant and equipment: Coordinate inspections, defect reporting, maintenance and internal and external plant hire to maximise utilisation, availability and productivity.
• Planning and resource management: Schedule personnel, plant and materials to support efficient operations and the timely delivery of Council projects.
• Cost and commercial performance: Monitor production costs, plant utilisation, productivity and market trends to achieve value for money and strong financial outcomes for Council.
• Reporting and continuous improvement: Maintain accurate production and operational records, report incidents and non-compliances, contribute to safety improvement initiatives and identify opportunities to improve systems and processes.
• Stakeholder engagement: Work collaboratively with Council business units, maintenance teams, contractors, suppliers and customers to deliver responsive, high-quality service.

About You

You are a practical and solutions-focused leader who understands the demands of quarry operations and the importance of getting the job done safely, efficiently and right the first time.

You Will Bring

• Demonstrated experience supervising quarrying, extractive industry, crushing and screening, civil construction or comparable heavy industrial operations.
• Extensive experience managing plant, equipment and materials used in the civil construction industry.
• A strong understanding of production planning, materials handling, transport scheduling and resource allocation.
• Knowledge of Queensland’s mining and quarrying safety legislation and the ability to apply regulatory requirements in day-to-day operations.
• Proven safety leadership skills, including hazard identification, risk assessment, incident reporting and verification of control measures.
• The ability to lead a team, manage competing priorities and make sound decisions under pressure.
• Strong communication, planning, organisation and record-keeping skills, supported by intermediate computer literacy and confidence using handheld devices.
• An understanding of contract management, plant hire, procurement and probity requirements.
• A collaborative leadership style, a commitment to continuous improvement and the confidence to stop work and escalate issues when safety is at risk.
• Flexibility to meet operational requirements, including variable work hours.

Above all, you will demonstrate personal accountability, professional integrity and a genuine commitment to a safe, respectful and high-performing workplace.

Mandatory Licences, Tickets and Competencies

To be considered for this position, you will need to hold and maintain:

• A current Queensland Class C driver’s licence.
• Current front-end loader and excavator operator licences or required competencies.
• Mining Supervisor competencies: G1, G8 and G9 (S1, S2 and S3).
• Risk Facilitator competency: G2.
• A current Construction Industry White Card (or applicable recognised equivalent).

You will also need to demonstrate the competence to undertake the responsibilities of a supervisor within the site's management structure, including the application of relevant Queensland mining and quarrying safety legislation.

Why Join Gympie Regional Council?

Join a team that plays a vital role in maintaining and developing the infrastructure our communities rely on every day.

At Gympie Regional Council, you’ll have the opportunity to:

• Make a tangible contribution to local infrastructure and community outcomes.
• Lead a team in a hands-on operational environment where safety and service matter.
• Help shape efficient, reliable and sustainable quarry operations.
• Work collaboratively across Council to deliver practical outcomes for the region.
• Contribute your experience and ideas to ongoing operational improvements.

If you’re an experienced quarry professional with strong safety leadership, operational expertise and a passion for delivering results, we’d love to hear from you.

Position Description

For a full position description containing essential and desirable criteria, please click here.

Who To Contact

For information regarding the requirements of this role, please contact Council's Coordinator Quarry Operations, Ben Milner on 07 5480 2048 or email ***email_hidden***

For assistance lodging your application using Council's online system, please contact Council's Officer Recruitment, Sue Rossi on 07-5481 0971 or email [email protected]

What we offer?

• Nine day fortnight
• Access to employee health and well-being programs
• Fitness Passport: work out at over 25 local gyms for you and your family at a subsidised rate
• Long service leave after seven years
• Generous superannuation scheme of up to 15% per cent
• Access to salary sacrificing and salary packaging arrangements
• Employee assistance program offering free confidential counselling services for employees and their families.

Our Values

• Accountability
• Communication
• Customer Service Focused
• Integrity
• Teamwork and Collaboration

For a full explanation of our values please click here. You will be assessed on your understanding of these values and how you have applied values such as these in your previous employment.

Our Process

Successful applicants will be required to undertake various checks such as skills, qualifications, reference, medical and national police.

Keen to apply? - Simply follow the instructions below:

• Download and review the position description above
• Complete the information below as requested using your personal email.
• Click 'APPLY'
• Attach your resume, covering letter and a single document containing copies of your qualifications, licences or tickets as applicable.
• Click 'NEXT' and 'CONFIRM'

Please note before continuing: It is advisable that you prepare your responses in a separate word or text document, saving your work as you go and that you then copy and paste this prepared information in the form before completing the application process. Please keep your responses to a maximum 300 words for each question.

Applications close on Sunday 1st November 2026 at 11.00pm AEST. No late applications will be accepted. Only applications received via Council's online application system will be considered.

Gympie Regional Council is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer, and our people represent the community which we service. We invite all suitably qualified applicants to apply, including First Nations People, and people from diverse social, cultural and gender backgrounds.