at Maxam Australia Pty Ltd
Goulburn, Southern Highlands & Tablelands NSW
Great crew, stable work, variety.
11d ago
MAXAM
(13 reviews)
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Company overview
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Chemicals & Plastics Manufacturing
MAXAM is the third largest full line global explosives manufacturer and has the second largest global footprint, assuring its customers widespread explosives and blasting services access.The Australian operations head office is located in Brisbane, Queensland with extensive distribution and storage centres nationwide.With over 20 years of operations in Australia, MAXAM is continuing to grow in the mining and quarrying industries with an unrivalled reputation for product quality and customer centred service solutions.MAXAM Australia is wholly owned and supported by MAXAM Corp in Spain, which has been developing, manufacturing and supplying explosives for more than 140 years.Source: This is an extract from the company's own website.
Jobs at MAXAM
Based on your search activityat Maxam Australia Pty Ltd
Brisbane QLD
HSEQS Advisor, with flexibility for regular travel across Australia.
12d ago
Reviews overview
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What’s it like working at MAXAM?
AI summary of recent reviews
MAXAM employees particularly value the strong sense of camaraderie among crew members and positive workplace relationships. The company offers good training programmes and administrative systems, while also providing opportunities to work with diverse professionals from different backgrounds. The early finish times contribute to work-life balance for some roles.
However, there are areas for improvement, including the need for better consultation between management and ground-level staff in decision-making processes. The working hours can be demanding, with some roles requiring very early starts and long days. Additionally, some employees suggest that compensation could be more competitive, and there is room for enhancement in career development support and HR accessibility.
However, there are areas for improvement, including the need for better consultation between management and ground-level staff in decision-making processes. The working hours can be demanding, with some roles requiring very early starts and long days. Additionally, some employees suggest that compensation could be more competitive, and there is room for enhancement in career development support and HR accessibility.
Recent reviews
5.0
Blast Crew Operator Experienced
Dec 2025Brisbane QLD 40002 to 3 years in the role, current employee
Nice place to work, good environment, and knowledgeable coworkers.
The good thingsinternational atmosphere
The challengesInvest in new resources
2.0
Freight Coordinator
Jun 20213 to 4 years in the role, former employee
Good to be there for one year and then move on.
The good thingsGreat interaction with professionals from Europe (different approach)
The challengesPoor local management specially the new GM. Very toxic environment in the last couple of years. The have lost too many people recently because of it.
4.0
Shotfirer
May 20201 to 2 years in the role
it was a very good experience
The good thingsgood pay, good hours, good on ppe
The challengesworking with different types of people, hot weather
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