Senior Supervisor Quarry Operations

• A varied and challenging role for a hands-on leader who understands the demands of quarry operations, thrives in a dynamic operational environment and is passionate about building capable teams
• Competitive annual salary commencing at $109,110, plus up to 15% superannuation
• Commuter use of a vehicle
• 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.

Senior Supervisor Quarry Operations

Remuneration: Annual salary commencing at $109,110, plus up to 15% superannuation

Closing Date: Sunday 22nd 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. 

Senior Supervisor – Quarry Operations

Gympie Regional Council | Infrastructure Services

Lead people. Drive production. Set the standard for safety.

Are you an experienced quarry or civil operations professional ready to take the next step in your leadership career?

Gympie Regional Council is seeking an experienced and motivated Senior Supervisor – Quarry Operations to provide operational leadership across Council's multiple quarry sites.

This is an exciting opportunity for a hands-on leader who understands the demands of quarry operations, thrives in a dynamic operational environment and is passionate about building capable teams, improving productivity and maintaining the highest standards of workplace health and safety.

Working closely with the Coordinator Quarry Operations and Site Senior Executive (SSE), you will play a key role in coordinating quarry activities, supporting operational performance and ensuring Council's quarry operations deliver quality materials safely, efficiently and sustainably.

About the role

As Senior Supervisor – Quarry Operations, you will provide senior operational leadership and supervisory oversight across Council's quarry network, ensuring extraction, crushing, screening, stockpiling, loading, transport and maintenance activities are effectively coordinated.

You will provide leadership and support to Quarry Supervisors, Leading Hands and operational crews, ensuring the right people, plant and resources are in place to meet production requirements while maintaining safe and compliant operations.

This is a hands-on leadership role that combines operational coordination, workforce supervision, safety leadership and continuous improvement. You will also work alongside crews when required, providing practical support, mentoring and guidance across a range of quarry and plant operations.

The position will also provide a structured development pathway towards a future Site Senior Executive appointment, supporting the acquisition of the required experience, competencies and qualifications. Any statutory SSE appointment will be subject to the relevant legislative and competency requirements.

What you'll be doing

Your key responsibilities will include:

• Providing senior operational leadership and supervisory oversight across multiple Council quarry sites.
• Coordinating daily quarry production, including extraction, crushing, screening, stockpiling, loading and dispatch.
• Ensuring safe systems of work are implemented and maintained in accordance with Queensland mining and quarrying legislation and Council's Safety and Health Management System.
• Maintaining effective supervisory coverage and ensuring competent personnel are available across all active quarry operations.
• Leading, mentoring and developing Quarry Supervisors, Leading Hands and operational employees.
• Coordinating labour, plant, equipment and resources to achieve production targets and operational efficiencies.
• Monitoring production levels, material quality, stockpile inventory and supply requirements to support Council's regional infrastructure and road maintenance programs.
• Leading workplace inspections, safety assurance activities, risk assessments and incident investigations.
• Identifying hazards, implementing critical risk controls and ensuring corrective actions are completed.
• Exercising sound safety leadership, including stopping work where risks are unacceptable.
• Coordinating plant maintenance priorities and ensuring equipment is safe and fit for purpose.
• Supporting emergency response, incident management and operational continuity.
• Working collaboratively with internal stakeholders, contractors and external service providers.
• Driving continuous improvement initiatives to improve productivity, reduce waste and maximise the effective use of Council's quarry resources.

About you

You are a confident and practical operational leader with demonstrated experience supervising teams in quarrying, mining, extractive industries, civil construction or another comparable high-risk operational environment.

You understand that successful quarry operations require a balance of safety, people, production and equipment performance. You can confidently lead multiple crews, manage competing priorities and make informed operational decisions while maintaining a strong safety-first culture.

You will also bring:

• Demonstrated senior supervisory experience in a quarrying, mining, extractive or civil construction environment.
• Sound knowledge of quarry operations, mobile plant, crushing and screening processes, material handling and maintenance coordination.
• Working knowledge of the Mining and Quarrying Safety and Health Act 1999 (Qld) and Mining and Quarrying Safety and Health Regulation 2017 (Qld).
• Experience implementing safety management systems, conducting risk assessments and verifying critical controls.
• Strong leadership, communication and team development skills.
• The ability to plan and coordinate people, equipment and resources across multiple operational work areas.
• Strong problem-solving, organisational and decision-making skills.
• A commitment to continuous improvement, operational efficiency and delivering quality outcomes.

Mandatory licences and competencies

To be successful in this position, you will be required to hold and maintain:

• Current Queensland Heavy Combination (HC) or higher-class driver licence.
• RIIMP0320F – Conduct Civil Construction Excavator Operations.
• RIIMPO321B – Conduct Civil Construction Wheeled Front End Loader Operations.
• RIIMPO337D – Conduct Articulated Haul Truck Operations.
• Current Construction Industry White/Blue Card.
• Current RIIRIS301E / S1, RIIWHS301E / S2 and RIICOM301E / S3 competencies, where applicable to the supervisory appointment and recognised statutory requirements.
• RIIRIS402E / G2.
• Current First Aid and CPR competency appropriate to site emergency arrangements.

Where applicable, additional statutory competencies and practising certificates will be required for formal appointment to an SSE role or for activities involving blasting.

Highly regarded

The following will be considered advantageous:

• Current Site Senior Executive (SSE) practising certificate.
• Previous experience managing or supervising quarry operations and quarry processing plant.
• Further qualifications in frontline management, leadership, safety or operational management.
• Experience working within Local Government or a similar public infrastructure environment.
• A sound understanding of local government operations and the role quarry materials play in supporting regional infrastructure.

Why work for Gympie Regional Council?

At Gympie Regional Council, you'll have the opportunity to contribute to the infrastructure and services that support our growing region and local communities.

You'll be part of a team where your leadership and operational expertise will make a tangible difference to the delivery of essential materials and infrastructure projects across the region.

This role offers the opportunity to:

• Take on a senior leadership position with responsibility across multiple quarry operations.
• Make a real contribution to operational performance, safety and continuous improvement.
• Lead, mentor and develop a skilled operational workforce.
• Build your professional capabilities through a structured pathway towards future SSE responsibilities.
• Work in a diverse operational environment where no two days are the same.
• Be part of an organisation committed to serving its community and delivering quality outcomes

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  Senior Officer Site Senior Executive, Ben Milner  07 5480 2048 or 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 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:

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 22nd 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.