Supervisor -quarry Operations

**Competitive annual salary commencing a**t $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 RD**O.**

**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 $86,250,** **plus up to 13% superannuation**

**Closing Date**: Sunday 5th January 2025** at 11.00pm AEST**

**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 contin