FIFO Civil Projects Operators

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About our Client:

Our client operates on one of the world’s largest zinc and lead deposits, located approximately 970 kilometres south-east of Darwin.

We are currently recruiting experienced Civil Operators to join the Civil Projects team for the remainder of the 2026 season. Multiple positions are available across a variety of roster patterns, with opportunities to work both day and night shifts.

Available Opportunities!

Excavator Operators

• Experience operating 14T–50T excavators
• Clean-up and semi-detailed excavation work
• Ability to follow basic designs using GPS systems (Trimble, Topcon or similar) or profiling methods
• Strong understanding of RLs, benchmarks, offsets, grades, batters and tolerances.
• Ability to achieve accurate final trim to specified levels and grades
• RII Excavator ticket (essential)
• Additional operating tickets and experience highly regarded
• 20/8 dayshift roster
• 12-hour shifts
• Rates from $57+ per hour (flat rate)
• FIFO from Darwin only (interstate flights not included)
• Ongoing work for the remainder of the 2026 season

Dozer Operators

• Experience operating D8–D10 dozers
• Bulk push, batter and foundation works experience
• Confident working on batters
• Ability to follow basic designs using GPS systems (Trimble, Topcon, Modular or similar) or profiling methods
• Previous civil mining experience
• Willingness to work rotating day and night shift rosters
• RII Dozer ticket (essential)
• 12-hour shifts
• Both Rotating day and night shift roster
• 20/8 dayshift & 18/10 nightshift
• Rates from $54 ph with NS loading
• FIFO from Darwin only (interstate flights not included)
• Ongoing work for the remainder of the 2026 season

Moxy Operators

• RII Moxy tickets
• Proven operating experience
• Willingness to work rotating day and night shift rosters
• 20/8 dayshift roster
• 18/10 nightshift roster
• 12-hour shifts
• FIFO from Darwin only (interstate flights not included)
• Rates from $48 ph
• Expected start: Mid to late September 2026
• Ongoing work for the remainder of the 2026 season

To be successful for this role, you will need the following:

• Relevant RII operating tickets and demonstrated experience
• Previous civil mining experience
• Experience using GPS systems such as Trimble and/or Topcon
• Current Australian driver's licence
• Ability to pass a pre-employment medical, including drug and alcohol screening
• Willingness to cover your own interstate travel to Darwin (interstate flights are not provided)
• Clean-shaven in accordance with site requirements
• A strong commitment to safety, pre-start procedures and compliance with site operational standards

Benefits

• Weekly pay
• Competitive hourly rates
• Ongoing work for the remainder of the 2026 season
• Career development opportunities
• Exclusive access to our employee benefits platform, offering discounts at more than 60 major Australian retailers

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