Supervisor –Quarry Operations

• A varied and diverse role will support the Site Senior Executive (SSE) in ensuring all safety, environmental, and legislative requirements.  
• Competitive annual salary commencing at $86,250, plus up to 13% superannuation
• Great range of additional benefits, including health & wellness programs, salary sacrifice options, salary packaging arrangements and a fortnightly RDO.

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: Annual salary commencing at $86,250, plus up to 13% superannuation

Closing Date: Sunday 5th January 2025 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. 

Role Overview

The Supervisor of Quarry Operations plays a pivotal role in supporting all operational areas of Council in the planning, coordination, and allocation of resources. This unique opportunity is for a driven Quarry supervisor to join our team on a permanent basis, overseeing the day-to-day operations including plant, operators, materials, quarries and pits. The role supports the Coordinator Quarry Operations in providing complete functionality of support to the entire Council operation and maximises the efficiency of these assets. Through effective planning and processes, this diverse role will support the Site Senior Executive (SSE) in ensuring all safety, environmental, and legislative requirements are met across all of Councils Quarries and Pits.

Essential Knowledge & Skills: 

• Passion for safety – previous employment in a zero-harm culture
• Extensive experience in the management of plant and materials used in the civil construction industry.
• Experience in the production and transport of materials, including programming and scheduling.
• Demonstrated ability in leadership and management of teams.
• Demonstrated experience of working in a team environment, and autonomously to achieve the best outcomes
• Intermediate computer literacy and experience in using handheld computer devices.
• Excellent communication and negotiation skills, keen attention to detail and advanced planning and organisation skills.
• Demonstrated ability to implement and foster a customer service culture.
• Knowledge of contract management, plant hire, procurement and probity.
• Flexible with work hours
• Queensland ‘C’ Class driver’s licence that is current and maintained.
• Experience in a supervisory role in a mine or quarry Mining Supervisor - G1, G8, G9 (S1, 2, 3) and Risk Facilitator - G2
• Construction Industry White/Blue card.

Essential Requirements: 

• Ensure that company safety standards and procedures are achieved
• Supervise and lead the Logistics and Quarry Operations team members in day-to-day operations.
• Ensuring all personnel and contractors are inducted and trained for the tasks they perform
• Actively participate in Safety improvement team meetings and encourage contractor participation
• To coordinate internal and external plant to maximise utilisation and productivity, ensuring both efficiency and optimal utilisation is achieved.
• Coordinate internal and external plant and material as required
• Production maintenance planning and onsite improvements
•  To coordinate and monitor Council gravel material resources both internal and external.
• To assist with the management of the contractual arrangements for hired plant.
• To ensure fleet and plant is refuelled as required in accordance with contractual and operational requirements.
• Investigate and report on incidents related to the activities of the unit and preparation of reports for internal and external plant.
• Analyse costs, utilisation, productivities, current market rates and trends to achieve best financial outcomes for Council.
• Report on key deliverables for the team as directed.
• Supervise the team’s activities in line with Legislation, Council’s Policies, and Procedures to mitigate non-compliances.
• Provide technical support with a strong commitment to workplace health and safety, risk management, environmental maintenance and continuous improvement, in a business focused environment.
• Liaise closely with all areas of Council in delivering a responsive service that satisfies Gympie Regional Council’s Customer Service Standards.
• Exercising sound judgement, initiative and confidentiality, including an ongoing review of business systems and processes within the unit as part of a continuous improvement process
• Foster a positive relationship with all key stakeholders.
• Support and promote a positive and cooperative team environment, which fosters creative    problem solving and shared learning.
• Maintain a positive organisational image, which promotes good customer relations and maximises the provision of a high level of service to enhance the customer experience.

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 via email ben.milner@gympie.qld.gov.au

For assistance lodging your application using Council's online system, please contact Council's Officer Recruitment, Sue Rossi on 07-5481 0971 or email sue.rossi@gympie.qld.gov.au

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 13 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:

1) Download and review the position description above
2) Complete the information below as requested using your personal email. 
3) Click 'APPLY'
4) Attach your resume, covering letter and a single document containing copies of your qualifications, licences or tickets as applicable.
5) 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 5th January 2025 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.