Package: $77,577.55 - $85,631.10 + 11.5% Super (Grade 8 of the SMRC Salary System 2024-2025)

Position Description: Quarry Operations Officer

Applications close 11:59pm, Wednesday 21 May 2025

About The Region: The Snowy Monaro region is a unique and culturally diverse region of south-east NSW. From our history of the Snowy Hydro Scheme, our proud agricultural industry and popular ski resorts, we are a region that has a lot to offer. With fantastic lifestyle choices, whether you are an adventure seeker or prefer the finer things in life, we really can offer it all, and all within close proximity to our nation’s capital Canberra. The Snowy Mountains region is packed with year-round experiences with so much more than snow sports and alpine walks. Glorious wildflowers blanket the alpine landscape of Kosciuszko National Park during summer, and if you love adventure sports there's rock climbing, kayaking, caving, fishing, horse riding, mountain biking, and 4WD touring activities to get your heart racing. Explore the famous Snowy River, and go skiing or snowboarding on the slopes of Perisher and Thredbo - or camp under the stars at some of the most picturesque campgrounds in NSW. You'll never forget the rugged alpine scenery of Australia's largest national park. Snowy Monaro Regional Council employs over 450 staff from all walks of life and working with us will give you the opportunity to enjoy our beautiful surrounds, progress your career and make a difference in our local community.

About the Role:

• To ensure compliance, within the scope of quarry operations with
  WHS ACT 2011
  WHS regulation 2011
  WHS Mines ACT 2013
  WHS Regulation 2014
  Protection of the Environmental Operation Act (PEOR) 1997
  PEOA Waste Regulation 2014
  PEOA Clean air Regulation
• To ensure compliance within the scope of quarry operations with the reporting requirements of NSW department Planning and Environment, Resources and Geo science section “Annual Returns For Extractive Material” NSW Department of Industry, Resources and Energy section “Quarterly WHS Reports for mine and Petroleum Sites”
• To ensure compliance, within the scope of quarry Operations with Councils Policies and Procedures
• Day to day, direction, operation, Supervision and security of Councils mine sites and operations
• To ensure, within the scope of the quarry operations the completion, validity, tracking and processing of council “Site Material Usage Register” System
• Management of quarry budgets to ensure all costs relating to the extraction, production, transportation and suitability of quarry products are recovered through sales annually.
• Ensure Councils Business Case for ongoing quarry operations addresses the life-cycle of each Council operated quarry, inclusive of site rehabilitation.
• Promote information sharing and knowledge transfer to drive evidence-based decision-making, enhance capability and optimise capacity
• Contribute to the performance of Council: demonstrate professional conduct, make the best use of knowledge, experience and skills and be accountable for own decisions and actions
• Contribute to a safe workplace: comply with legislative and organisational requirements and be accountable for own decisions and actions

About You:

To be successful in this role you will have:

• Hold a “Practicing Certificate” as “Quarry Manager” as set out in WHS Mines Regulation 2014 or is willing to obtain this certificate as a condition of employment.
• Experience in a similar position, or experience with quarry/mining extraction.
• Detailed knowledge and/or working experience of coordinating works with outside agencies such as – NSW Office of Resources and Energy in relation to Mines Management Legislation.
• Demonstrated ability to assign and delegate manpower, equipment, resources and time to tasks.
• Reasonable knowledge of and commitment to the principles of WHS.
• Demonstrated ability to estimate, track and complete specific tasks within budget.
• Ability and continued commitment to work according to Councils' policies and Code of Conduct, with or without supervision.
• Current valid NSW Class C Drivers Licence (ongoing employment is conditional on maintaining this Licence).
• Competency in or knowledge of the operation of wheel loader, excavator, Dozer and other quarry relevant plant and equipment

Desirable Criteria:

• Computer skills across all of Microsoft Office applications.
• Experience in risk management assessment and reporting.
• Experience in the preparation of Safe Work Method Statements.
• An understanding of Local Government financial management.

How to Apply:

Apply by submitting your cover letter and resume through the Apply link. Please use your cover letter to address the essential and desirable criteria, as outlined in the Position Description.

Tip: Good applications will demonstrate that you have what is needed to be successful in this role. You can use your cover letter to highlight your skills, abilities and experience, and how they meet the requirements of the job, as well as introducing yourself and explaining why you want to work with us here at Council.

Enquiries

For any enquiries relating the role, please contact our Recruitment Officer
Email: [email protected]
Ph: 1300 345 345

At Snowy Monaro Regional Council, we are committed to providing EEO and embracing diversity. We are an inclusive workforce which reflects the unique region, community, and customers we serve. In addition to providing an encouraging and positive environment, Council is a smoke free work environment.

Please advise us if you require any reasonable adjustments to fully participate in the recruitment process or perform the requirements of the role.