
Operate and Assist
Heidelberg Materials Australia is one of the country’s leading suppliers of heavy building materials to the construction industry. We produce aggregates, including crushed rock, sand, gravel, and road base from a number of locations across Australia.
We are currently seeking a self-motivated and enthusiastic Quarry Operator to join the team at our Digger Rest Quarry in VIC, approx. 45 mins northwest of Melbourne CBD.
This is a full-time position with overtime and weekend work according to business needs.
In your new role with us, you will:
Carry out day to day operation and light maintenance of plant and equipment
Operate a heavy equipment (excavator/front end loader/articulated dump truck).
Grader experience is advantageous, but not essential
Perform general labour activities including cleaning, hosing and shovelling
This role is a great fit for you if you have:
Solid interpersonal and communication skills
Total commitment to risk management and OH&S
A positive work ethic and ability to work within Heidelberg Materials values and philosophies
Must hold RII tickets
Experience in either Quarrying or Mining
The ability to work unsupervised and as part of a team
What we offer:
Hourly base rate from $34.01, pending experience, plus penalty rates, plus super
Monday to Friday – average hours 6:00am – 4:00pm
Half day Saturday shifts, according to business needs (2 x p/month on average pending workload)
Be part of highly recognised global brand name and growing organisation
Company provided uniform and PPE
Ongoing career and development opportunities
Heidelberg Materials Australia is an equal opportunity employer, and we employ people from all walks of life. We’re all individuals and we encourage applications from Indigenous Australians, people with disability, those from diverse cultural backgrounds, LGBTQI+ community, as long as you have full Australian work rights and can turn up every day “fit for work”, then we'd love to hear from you.

Heidelberg Materials is one of the world's largest integrated manufacturers of building materials and solutions with leading market positions in cement, aggregates, and ready-mixed concrete. We are represented in around 50 countries with around 51,000 employees at almost 3,000 locations. At the centre of our actions lies the responsibility for the environment. As the front runner on the path to carbon neutrality and circular economy in the building materials industry, we are working on sustainable building materials and solutions for the future. We enable new opportunities for our customers through digitalisation.
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