Quarry Manager - Clarence Quarry

About the role

Heidelberg Materials Australia is looking for an experienced quarrying professional and proven operational leader to lead its Clarence Quarry, just outside Lithgow in the NSW Blue Mountains. Reporting to the Regional Supply Chain Manager, this is a key leadership position covering the overall performance and strategic direction of the quarry, including people leadership, production, health and safety, environmental compliance, operational development and financial performance.

Key responsibilities

• Lead and inspire the team, building a high-performing culture where people are empowered, developed and aligned to shared goals.
• Drive business performance by owning operational and financial outcomes, including production targets, KPIs, budgeting, cost control, business planning and growth opportunities.
• Manage day-to-day site activities, ensuring efficient production, effective quarry development, preventative maintenance and optimal use of resources.
• Foster a proactive safety culture, managing high-risk activities and keeping the health, safety and wellbeing of employees and contractors a priority.
• Promote environmental compliance and continuous improvement, maintaining the site's reputation as a responsible operator.
• Identify and implement improvements to productivity, processes and overall site performance.

Required profile

• Minimum Tier 2 NSW Quarry Manager qualification, with a sound understanding of NSW quarrying legislation, regulatory requirements, environmental obligations and statutory responsibilities.
• Demonstrated experience in quarry operations, including production processes, extraction methods, processing plant operations, quarry development and maintenance.
• Previous experience as a Quarry Manager or senior operational leader in the quarrying industry is highly regarded.
• Right to work in Australia.

Required skills

• Commercial acumen: interpreting business performance, managing budgets and making sound decisions.
• Strong communication, negotiation and influencing skills, and the ability to build relationships internally and with external stakeholders.
• Solutions-focused, resilient and adaptable, able to handle competing demands and change.
• Genuine commitment to safety and risk management, aligned with a Zero Harm philosophy.

What we offer

• Competitive base salary package and performance-based incentive program.
• Fully maintained company vehicle, company-provided uniforms and PPE.
• Ongoing training, professional development and support from an experienced management team.
• Career progression opportunities across national operations and long-term stability with a globally recognised organisation.