Senior Site Supervisor - QCT

About Orica

At Orica, it’s the power of our people that leads change and shapes our futures.  Every day, all around the world, our people help mobilise vital resources essential to progress. Established in 1874, we have grown to become the world leader in mining and civil blasting with a diverse of team of more than 13,000 across the world.

It’s an exciting time to join us – we are shaping the future of mining through digital and automated technologies, embracing new ways of thinking, pioneering innovation and reimagining the way we work.

About the role

We are delighted to announce that we are inviting applications for the role of Senior Site Supervisor at our Quarries depot in Bajool, Rockhampton!

Operating on a Monday - Friday roster, the Senior Site Supervisor is a critical role and involves the safety management of Orica’s ANE manufacturing plant, developing close relationships with our clients, along with managing a highly skilled team of Shotfirers, Surveyors, MMU Operators, and Blast Assistants.

Attending client meetings, performing incident investigations, and playing a key role in developing safety management plans are just some of the duties the Senior Site Supervisor will perform.

This role can either be viewed as a long-term and secure site-based Supervisory role, or an ideal stepping stone into a Territory Managerial career with Orica.

What you will be doing

• Living and breathing Orica's safety values at all times.
• Leading and motivating a highly skilled team of Blast Crew workers.
• Providing analytical/decision support to area manager on continuous improvement plan.
• Coordinating logistics of raw materials, equipment, and blast crew to quarries and construction sites in South East Queensland.
• Ensuring operational process meets Orica standards and customer's expectations.

What you will bring

• 5+ years of proven experience in an operational leadership role.
• Knowledge of the quarrying or mining industry is preferred but not essential.
• Decisive: You have the ability and experience in making decisions quickly and soundly.
• Urgency and Energy: You demonstrate requisite urgency coupled with energy to drive consistent and repeatable performance from your teams.
• Ownership: You own the responsibility assigned to you as Supervisor and the deliveries of your team.
• Follow-up: consistency and tenacity: You follow up constantly to ensure tasks are delivered on time and to standard.
• Respectful: You are respectful in how you deal with all members of the team.
• Courageous: You have the capability to have courageous decisions when required.

What we offer

As part of a truly global company, you will have the ability to grow and learn in a diverse, collaborative culture. We foster relationships and learning through connected global and local teams, promote flexible and diverse career paths and support the development of your knowledge and skills. 

You will be paid a competitive salary, learn from talented individuals across multiple disciplines and be able to thrive in a safe workplace within a collaborative culture. Ignite your career at a place where your distinct potential can find its home.

We respect and value all

Orica promotes and fosters a culture of inclusion and Equal Opportunity Employment everywhere we operate. We treat our people and applicants with fairness, dignity, and respect, getting the best of everyone’s contributions.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, sexual orientation, gender perception or identity, nationality, age, military or veteran, marital or disability status.