About this opportunity:

The Site Senior Executive (Supervisor Quarry) ensures that Council's quarry operations meet operational and legislative requirements under the Mining and Quarrying Safety and Health Act.

As the Site Senior Executive (SSE) representative for Council, the position ensures the safety and wellbeing of workers, contractors and visitors of the quarries.

Under general direction, the role ensures that the materials that are being produced by contracted crushing operations to meet the required specification. This also includes material supplied by commercial suppliers and provides material testing services and technical support to the Civil Operations Program.

Essential Qualifications, Experience & Skills:

• Appointment by Resources Safety & Health Queensland (RSHQ) to act in the role of Site Senior Executive (SSE).
• Certificate IV Surface Extraction.
• Qualifications in Materials Testing.
• QLD "C" Class Drivers Licence or interstate equivalent.
• Construction Industry General Induction Card (White Card)
• Practical experience in leading and managing workteams.
• Substantial experience as a Soil Tester in the civil engineering works field.

Why work for Mackay Regional Council?

Mackay Regional Council is a dynamic, progressive and financially sound local government. We have responsibility for $3.5 billion worth of assets and employ almost 1200 dedicated staff in a vibrant, rapidly growing region where sugar, mining, beef, tourism and retail drive the economy. Mackay is located halfway between Brisbane and Cairns and is truly the heart of Queensland, covering 7,622 square kilometres of rainforest, Natural Parks, historic townships, miles of golden beaches and more than 70 tropical islands.

In addition to the above, we also offer the following benefits:

• Base annual salary of $ 97,292 + applicable allowances
• Up to 18% superannuation (conditions apply).
• Choice of 4 or 5 weeks' annual leave with 17.5% leave loading.
• Flexible work arrangements with an RDO or 9 day fortnight roster.
• May be eligible for salary sacrificing options.
• Membership to lifestyle benefits program including corporate discounts.
• Study and assistance programs for career development.
• Learning and career development opportunities.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Employee health and wellbeing initiatives.
• Active Social Clubs.

Want to know more about this role?

View the Position Description (PD) for this role in the document attachments or for a confidential discussion about this opportunity, please contact Click or Jamie Sleeman on 1300 622 529.

How to apply:

Prepare and submit your cover letter and resume, outlining your relevant experience for this role. If applying for this job via a 3rd party job board such as SEEK, LinkedIn etc. you will be redirected to the Mackay Regional Council Careers (eRecruit) website to apply. Follow the prompts to submit your application (the eRecruit Job Application Quick Reference Guide or the eRecruit Job Applicant Guide can assist).

Applications Close:

Thursday, 12 June 2025

Having troubles submitting your application?

Reach out to one of our friendly Recruitment Officers by phoning 1300 MACKAY (1300 622 529).