Technical Manager - VIC Quarries

Regional Group Australia (RGA) are seeking an experienced Technical Manager - VIC Quarries to join our team based at Pakenham, Melbourne, VIC.

The Technical Manager is responsible for sampling, testing and reporting on quarry products in accordance with relevant Australian Standards, Department of Transport and Planning (DTP) test methods, and company Inspection & Test Plans. The role ensures product quality, technical compliance, and integrity of test results while supporting production teams through technical advice and quality feedback. 

Duties will include:

• Assist in the development, implementation and continuous improvement of Regional Group Australia's Quality Management System (QMS).
• Provide technical advice and support to resolve product quality issues
• Coordinate quality audits, manage quality documentation, and ensure compliance with customer, regulatory and company requirements.
• Investigate quality issues and customer complaints, implementing corrective actions and driving continuous improvement initiatives across quarry operations.
• Conduct sampling and testing of quarry products in accordance with relevant Australian Standards and DTP test methods.
• Maintain testing frequencies as outlined in approved Inspection & Test Plans.
• Produce accurate, objective and traceable test results.
• Raise and manage non-conformances in accordance with company procedures.
• Liaise with quarry production teams regarding product quality and compliance.
• Maintain and calibrate laboratory and field testing equipment.

Knowledge and experience required:

• Current Drivers licence required.
• Willingness and flexibility to travel between quarry sites. 
• Experience implementing, maintaining or auditing Quality Management Systems (QMS) within quarrying, construction materials, manufacturing or a similar industry.
• Knowledge of quality assurance, compliance, auditing and continuous improvement processes.
• Strong commitment to safety, integrity, and quality. 
• High level of attention to detail and accuracy in testing and reporting. 
• Ability to work independently and manage competing priorities. 
• Clear and effective communication with technical and operational teams.
• Professional conduct and ethical decision-making.
• NATA signatory-level competency for aggregate testing, desirable. 
• Previous quarry operational experience, including knowledge of varied production techniques, desirable.
• Exposure to both hard rock and sand quarry operations, desirable.
• Current First Aid certification, desirable. 

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