We are seeking a responsible, organised and flexible individual to join our team as a Quality Officer – Laboratory at our Sand Mine in the Bundaberg area.
Role Overview:
Reporting to the Operations Supervisor, this full-time role paying $28.00 per hour and based at our Bundaberg – Coonarr Site with duties and responsibilities of the role to include, but not limited to:
Key Accountabilities:
- Compliance with OH&S policies, procedures and legislations
- Ensuring the daily operations of the laboratory are performed as per standard test methods both internal and external.
- Be involved with the development of new testing methods and the expansion of the laboratory testing facilities.
- Perform the testing of products as per testing regimes to ensure sufficient performance indicators are available for use in production, the assessment of tenders, ordering and quotation purposes.
- Monitor performance of products and recommend changes to specifications and / or production requirements to ensure consistency of performance.
- Housekeeping in accordance with Silica Management Plan
- Ensure the business adheres to quality standards and issue test results and reports in accordance with the appropriate regulatory standards and procedures.
- Assist with truck loading and Plant Operations
- Effective and timely reporting to Operations Manager/Operations Supervisor
- You will be required to sign a specific Acknowledgement of Obligations Form at the induction relating to Section 39.
To be considered for this role, you must have the following experience and attributes:
- Relevant Particle Size Distribution (PSD Analysis) experience within the quarrying/mining industry
- Excellent communication skills – written and verbal.
- Sound computer skills
- Sound technical knowledge of industrial minerals preferably silica sand.
- Knowledge of Australian and Industry Standards
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- Have personal drive and be results oriented.
- Experience and understanding of customer requirements.
- Strong commitment to Health and Safety
Previous Experience in the following is highly desirable:
- Forklift Ticket (LF HRW) (Desirable)
This position is a Full-time Position $28.00 per hour.
REFERENCE: SSBQ30042024
We are seeking a responsible, organised and flexible individual to join our team as a Screening Plant Process Operator in our drying plant at our Sand Mine in the Bundaberg area.
Reporting to the Operations Supervisor, you will be based at our Bundaberg Site working a variable roster based on production targets with duties and responsibilities of the role to include, but not limited to:
Compliance with OH&S policies, procedures and legislations
- Operating and maintaining Screening plant
- Forklift operations
- Loading Bulk Tanker and Pallet Trucks
- Maintaining Quality of products being produced
- Bulk Bagging
- General labouring duties as required including housekeeping
- Basic maintenance support as required of both mobile and fixed plant maintenance
To be considered for this role, you must have the following qualifications, experience and attributes:
- Strong Safety, Environmental and Quality focus
- Automation experience working with packaging equipment in an automated environment.
- Experience with mechanical and electrical fault finding in an automated packaging plant.
- Competent Forklift operator / ticketed
The successful candidate will also meet the following criteria:
- Be fit for manual labour duties, this includes passing a pre employment medical examination
- Be available to work shift work and overtime when required which may include night and weekend shifts
- Be reliable & self-motivated with a mature, professional, courteous manner
- Hold a current driver’s license with own transport
- Have demonstrated ability to develop effective working relationships with all people
- Have demonstrated ability to work in a team environment and/or autonomously
- Have sound organisational skills and the ability to prioritise competing deadlines with minimal supervision
- Have a proactive approach to operations
The following is highly desirable:
- Previous employment in a Mineral /Ore Processing environment
- Exposure to shift work in a previous work environment
- Breakdown and preventive maintenance experience
- Front End Loader ticket
- EWP ticket
This position is casual with the opportunity to transition to full-time after a successful qualifying period.
Interested candidates please submit your application along with a cover letter for consideration.
We are seeking a responsible, organised and flexible individual to join our team as a Laboratory & Warehouse Operator at our Sand Mine in the Bundaberg area.
Role Overview:
Reporting to the Operations Supervisor, this casual role paying $30.46 per hour and based at our Bundaberg – Coonarr Site with duties and responsibilities of the role to include, but not limited to:
Key Accountabilities:
- Compliance with OH&S policies, procedures and legislations
- Ensuring the daily operations of the laboratory are performed as per standard test methods both internal and external.
- Be involved with the development of new testing methods and the expansion of the laboratory testing facilities.
- Perform the testing of products as per testing regimes to ensure sufficient performance indicators are available for use in production, the assessment of tenders, ordering and quotation purposes.
- Monitor performance of products and recommend changes to specifications and / or production requirements to ensure consistency of performance.
- Housekeeping in accordance with Silica Management Plan
- Ensure the business adheres to quality standards and issue test results and reports in accordance with the appropriate regulatory standards and procedures.
- Assist with truck loading and Plant Operations
- Effective and timely reporting to Operations Manager/Operations Supervisor
- You will be required to sign a specific Acknowledgement of Obligations Form at the induction relating to Section 39.
To be considered for this role, you must have the following experience and attributes:
- Relevant Particle Size Distribution (PSD Analysis) experience within the quarrying/mining industry
- Excellent communication skills – written and verbal.
- Sound computer skills
- Sound technical knowledge of industrial minerals preferably silica sand.
- Knowledge of Australian and Industry Standards
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- Have personal drive and be results oriented.
- Experience and understanding of customer requirements.
- Strong commitment to Health and Safety
Previous Experience in the following is highly desirable:
- Forklift Ticket (LF HRW) (Desirable)
This position is a Casual Position with the possibility to become full-time after a successful qualifying period.
CASUAL – $30.46 per hour
REFERENCE: SSBQ03082023
Are you looking to make a real difference?
An opportunity is available for an enthusiastic & energetic person to join our team in Bundaberg (Coonarr).
Based at our Bundaberg (Coonarr) Sand Mine and reporting to the Operations Manager, your duties as a Admin & Weighbridge Officer will include but not limited to:
- Completing all routine site administration activities.
- Receiving orders from customers
- Weighing, dispatching & ticketing of trucks
- Liaison with operations and customers in relation to product requirements
- Organising carriers and establishing requirements for day‐to‐day deliveries.
- General customer enquiries
- General office administration & data entry
- Accounts Payable – Ordering supplies and processing invoices
- Accounts Receivable – including overdue and credit limit checking
- Assist in maintaining the Quality Management Systems
- Working with Brisbane Head Office to ensure all administrative requirements are completed within agreed time frames.
Gross Hourly Rate: $30.22
The successful candidate will need to possess the following skills and attributes:
- Positive attitude
- Good work ethic
- Enthusiasm and eagerness to learn
- Ability to multi-skill
- Good communications skills
- Well organised
- Prior SAP software experience highly regarded
- Prior weighbridge software experience also highly regarded
- Computer proficient (Microsoft Excel Essential)
- Prior logistics experience is also highly regarded
Gross Hourly Rate: $30.22
Applicants must have a strong work ethic to Work Smart, Work Safe and adhere to all the relevant business and legislative OHS&E requirements.
Own transport essential.
If you believe you have the appropriate skills & experience to succeed in this role and you want to join a great team please forward your current resume including a cover letter for consideration.
Applications will be treated in the strictest confidence.
SSBQAS230623
Are you looking to make a real difference?
An opportunity is available for an enthusiastic & energetic person to join our team in Bundaberg (Coonar).
Based at our Bundaberg (Coonar) Sand Mine and reporting to the Operations Manager, your duties as a Admin & Weighbridge Officer will include but not limited to:
- Completing all routine site administration activities.
- Receiving orders from customers
- Weighing, dispatching & ticketing of trucks
- Liaison with customers in relation to product requirements
- Organising carriers and establishing requirements for day‐to‐day deliveries.
- General customer enquiries
- General office administration & data entry
- Accounts Payable – Ordering supplies and processing invoices
- Assist in maintaining the Quality Management Systems ‐ PAS99-2012
- Working with Brisbane Head Office to ensure all administrative requirements are completed within agreed time frames.
The successful candidate will need to possess the following skills and attributes:
- Positive attitude
- Good work ethic
- Enthusiasm and eagerness to learn
- Ability to multi-skill
- Good communications skills
- Well organised
- Prior SAP software experience highly regarded
- Prior weighbridge software experience also highly regarded
- Computer proficient (Microsoft Excel Essential)
- Prior logistics experience is also highly regarded
Applicants must have a strong work ethic to Work Smart, Work Safe and adhere to all the relevant business and legislative OHS&E requirements.
Own transport essential.
If you believe you have the appropriate skills & experience to succeed in this role and you want to join a great team please forward your current resume including a cover letter for consideration.
Applications will be treated in the strictest confidence.
The Sunstate Sands Group is experiencing a period of significant growth, innovation and change. The Risk and Compliance Manager position represents a great opportunity to truly influence and guide the Sunstate Sands Group as it strives to deliver high quality products to our consumers.
We are seeking to appoint an experienced Risk and Compliance Manager, whose primary focus will be the safe and efficient management of our site’s Integrated Management Systems (IMS). With an uncompromising commitment to Quality, Health, Safety and Environment (QHSE), you will be tasked with ensuring compliance to current laws, legislation and applicable standards whilst leading the way in maintaining the sites management systems, auditing programs, safety performance targets and employee training programs.
Your demonstrated track record of successfully managing and developing sites compliance, ideally within a Resources related industry, and a passion for implementing safe and efficient QHSE policies and procedures will see you succeed in our organisation.
Key Accountabilities include but may not be limited to:
- Ensuring all sites operate in full compliance with all relevant legislations, regulations, standards and company policies and procedures.
- Developing / Maintaining the existing IMS to maintain compliance under PAS 99:2012 whilst maintaining relevant compliance alignment with applicable QLD legislation as well as relevant local and state environmental standards.
- Implementing, managing and conducting audit’s to maintain relevant governing compliance.
- Identifying employees training needs; developing and implementing suitable site-specific training programs and standard operating procedures in consultation with site management.
- Developing, reviewing and measuring site specific targets and KPI’s.
- Championing all compliance initiatives across the organisation.
- Leading and supporting incident reporting and investigations.
- Monitoring the control measures from risk assessments are being effectively implemented and provide reviews and feedback on effectiveness.
The Ideal Candidate Will Have;
- Demonstrated high level analytical and problem-solving skills, including the ability to think laterally on issues for the purpose of formulating, implementing and reviewing policy and procedures.
- Demonstrated the ability to plan at a strategic level, manage projects, set priorities and meet deadlines within a complex and changing environment
- Highly developed written communication skills with experience in the preparation of policy documents, submissions, reports and correspondence.
- Excellent liaison, oral communication and negotiation skills, including the ability to deal effectively with a diverse range of stakeholders, clients and governing bodies.
- Previous experience in Integrated Management Systems.
- Demonstrated strong knowledge of risks identification, assessment and management frameworks.
- Strong time management, organisational skills and able to meet deadlines.
- Have a strong moral code and sense of ethics.
Minimum Qualifications
- At least 3 years’ relevant QHSE leadership experience in a similar role within the resource industry.
- At least Diploma level in WHS, Quality Management or equivalent.
- Completion of ICAM Incident Investigator training or equivalent.
- Knowledge and understanding of applicable legislation (i.e. WHS, MQSH),
and relevant standards (i.e. ISO 9001, ISO 45001, ISO 14001).
- Auditing qualifications, experience or equivalent.
- Experience in Microsoft software programs including SharePoint.
- Car licence.
Preferred Qualifications
- Resources Industry related experience.
- Workplace Drug and Alcohol Testing experience.
- Rehabilitation and Return to Work qualifications and experience.
- SIMTARs Monitoring Respirable Dust certificate or equivalent.
- Cert IV in Training and Assessment.
The Role;
This is a permanent full-time position working collaboratively with the Group General Manager and Site Management Teams. You will be responsible for ensuring that all sites contribute to meeting and exceeding its targets, KPIs and compliance requirements.
The role will be based in Bundaberg QLD, with regular overnight travel requirements.
In return you will receive an attractive total remuneration package including base salary + super along with a company vehicle, laptop and phone.
If you can demonstrate you have the appropriate skills & experience to succeed in this role please forward your current resume and covering letter for consideration.
Applications will be treated in the strictest confidence.
We are seeking a responsible, organised and flexible individual to join our team as a Operations Supervisor at our Sand Mine in the Bundaberg area.
Role Overview
Based at our Bundaberg Site with duties and responsibilities of the role to include, but not limited to:
- Carry out production planning for the wet and dry plant.
- Coordinate subordinates in their duties to complete daily work tasks in a safe and efficient manner.
- Identify maintenance issues and work with Operations Manager and Maintenance Coordinator to schedule maintenance works within
production timetables
- Operate mobile plant including front end loader, dump truck, forklift, and other mobile plant as required by the operations or Operations Manager.
- Comply with the Integrated Management System (PASS99:2012) documentation regarding Safety, Quality and Environmental Management and Site Operational Procedures.
- Conform to the requirements of the Site’s Respirable Crystalline Silica Exposure Control Plan regarding the wearing of appropriate respiratory PPE (Dust Masks). This may require you to be Clean Shaven.
- Assist in the development of JSEA’s, Risk Assessments, SOP’s and Quality procedures.
- Assist with the Site’s iAuditor KPI’s.
- Train and mentor new employees in relevant areas including safety, environment, and quality.
- Intervene when necessary (e.g. when tasks change) to ensure risk is effectively managed.
- Compliance with the Companies safety systems and understand employee’s responsibilities and obligations (Section 39) under the Mining and Quarrying Safety and Health Act and Regulations
- You will be required to sign a specific Acknowledgement of Obligations Form at the induction relating to Section 39.
To be considered for this role, you must have the following qualifications, experience and attributes:
- Competency in operation of mobile plant such as but not limited to: forklift, FEL, ADT.
- Ability to monitor and enforce company safety management systems.
- Understanding of fixed plant operations .
- Successful Completion of the required competency G1, G8, G9 (Formerly S1, S2, S3) for supervisors as deemed by the Safety and Health Advisory Committee (Qld Mines).
- Strong communication abilities.
- Demonstrated ability to manage delegate machine operation and workflow.
- Ability to manage and develop productive relationships with direct reports.
This position is Full-Time.
Interested candidates please submit your application along with a cover letter for consideration.
REFERENCE: SSBQ24022023
For further information on Sunstate Sands Bundaberg please visit us at www.sunstatesands.com.au/careers/
We are seeking a responsible, organised and flexible individual to join our team as a General Operator at our Sand Mine in the Bundaberg area.
Role Overview
Reporting to the Operations Supervisor, this role includes operating mobile plant & fixed plant as required, ensuring that quality and quantity of production is maintained in accordance with requirements and plant maintenance is properly maintained. You will be based at our Bundaberg Site working a variable roster with duties and responsibilities of the role to include, but not limited to:
- Work with the team and under the direction of the Operations Supervisor or Operations Manager
- Troubleshoot plant issues be it fixed or mobile plant
- Contribute to Quality, Safety and Environmental meetings and report any issues
- Gain understanding of the sites fixed plant processing and production requirements
- Comply with site Safety, Quality and Environmental Management and Site Operational Procedures
- Conform to the requirements of the Site’s Respirable Crystalline Silica Exposure Plan
- Perform Daily SLAM’s, Hazard Identification, Contribute to JSEA’s, Compliance with site PPE policy.
- Competently operate the Wet Plant including start up and shut down unassisted
- Gain Competency operating mobile plant as directed by the Operations Supervisor or Operations Manager
- Understanding of sites sand quality requirements and testing procedures
- Understanding that you may be required to work shift work that may include nights and weekends
- General labouring duties as required including housekeeping
- Basic maintenance support as required of both mobile and fixed plant maintenance
- Compliance with the Companies safety systems and understand employee’s responsibilities and obligations (Section 39) under the Mining and Quarrying Safety and Health Act and Regulations
- You will be required to sign a specific Acknowledgement of Obligations Form at the induction relating to Section 39.
To be considered for this role, you must have the following qualifications, experience and attributes:
- Strong Safety, Environmental and Quality focus
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Holds workers health and safety in a high regard.
- Attention to Detail.
- Be fit for manual labour duties, this includes passing a pre employment medical examination
- Unrestricted Driver’s license and own reliable transport to and from the workplace is required.
- Current forklift licence and MR licence an advantage
- Be reliable & self-motivated with a mature, professional, courteous manner
- Hold a current driver’s license with own transport
- Have demonstrated ability to work in a team environment and/or autonomously
- Have sound organisational skills and the ability to prioritise competing deadlines with minimal supervision
- Have a proactive approach to operation
Previous Experience in the following is highly desirable:
- Processing / warehouse experience
- Mobile plant
- Farming
- Truck driving experience an advantage
- Mining or Quarrying experience an advantage
This position is Full-Time.
Interested candidates please submit your application along with a cover letter for consideration.
REFERENCE: SSBQ07022023
Sunstate Sands Bundaberg is seeking a responsible, organised and flexible individual to join our team as a Mobile Plant/Wet Plant Operator at our Sand Mine the Bundaberg area.
Reporting to the Operations Supervisor, you will be based at our Bundaberg Site working a roster based on production targets with duties and responsibilities of the role to include, but not limited to:
- Work with the team and under the direction of the Operations Supervisor or Operations Manager
- Troubleshoot plant issues
- Contribute to Quality, Safety and Environmental meetings and report any issues
- Understand the Wet Plant process and production requirements
- Comply with site Safety, Quality and Environmental Management and Site Operational Procedures
- Conform to the requirements of the Site’s Respirable Crystalline Silica Exposure Plan
- Perform Daily SLAM’s, Hazard Identification, Contribute to JSEA’s, Compliance with site PPE policy.
- Competently operate the Wet Plant including start up and shut down unassisted
- Competently operate Front End Loader and any other item of plant as directed by the Operations Supervisor or Operations Manager
- Understanding of Wet Plant sand quality requirements and testing procedures
- Understanding that you may be required to work shift work that could include nights and weekends
- General labouring duties as required including housekeeping
- Basic maintenance support as required of both mobile and fixed plant maintenance
- Compliance with the Companies safety systems and understand employee’s responsibilities and obligations (Section 39) under the Mining and Quarrying Safety and Health Act and Regulations
- You will be required to sign a specific Acknowledgement of Obligations Form at the induction relating to Section 39.
To be considered for this role, you must have the following qualifications, experience and attributes:
- Strong Safety, Environmental and Quality focus
- Mobile plant experience preferably front end loader
- Automated plant operation experience
- Working within a team environment
The successful candidate will also meet the following criteria:
- Be fit for manual labour duties, this includes passing a pre employment medical examination
- Be available to work shift work and overtime when required which may include night and weekend shifts
- Be reliable & self-motivated with a mature, professional, courteous manner
- Hold a current driver’s license with own transport
- Have demonstrated ability to develop effective working relationships with all people
- Have demonstrated ability to work in a team environment and/or autonomously
- Have sound organisational skills and the ability to prioritise competing deadlines with minimal supervision
- Have a proactive approach to operation
The Following is highly desirable:
- Mobile plant experience preferably front end loader
- Automated plant operation experience
- Working within a team environment
This position is Full-Time.
Interested candidates please submit your application along with a cover letter for consideration.
REFERENCE: SSBQ250822
