FIFO Civil Projects Operators

Corestaff ·www.corestaff.com.au

Location Other, Northern Territory, Australia
Salary AUD 54 - 70 / hour
Type Full time
Level Mid
Source Shazamme
Mining / Oil & Gas / Utilities
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At CoreStaff we pride ourselves on looking after our employees, engaging with you onsite, and rewarding you for doing a great job. Feel like part of the Crew, not just another candidate sent to an assignment and forgotten about.
   
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!
  
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
  • Day Shift: $54–$62 per hour (flat rate)
  • Night Shift: $61–$70 per hour (flat rate)
  • FIFO from Darwin only (interstate flights not included)
  • ASAP start
  
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
  • RII Excavator ticket (essential)
  • Additional operating tickets and experience highly regarded
  • 20/8 dayshift roster
  • 12-hour shifts
  • $54–$62 per hour (flat rate)
  • FIFO from Darwin only (interstate flights not included)
  • Expected start: Late August to early September 2026
  • Ongoing work for the remainder of the 2026 season
  
Moxy & Roller Operators
  • RII Moxy and Roller 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)
  • 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
  
CoreStaff is a leader in workplace diversity, and we encourage applications from Indigenous Australians for all roles, females for non-traditional female roles, and applicants with disabilities to apply for all of our jobs.
   
To become a part of the CoreStaff Crew today, please click the 'Apply Now' link to submit your application.

Frequently asked questions

Who is hiring for the FIFO Civil Projects Operators role?
Corestaff is hiring for the FIFO Civil Projects Operators position, a Shazamme client. Apply directly on the employer's career site.
Where is the FIFO Civil Projects Operators job located?
The FIFO Civil Projects Operators role with Corestaff is based in Other, NT, AU.
What does the FIFO Civil Projects Operators role pay?
Corestaff lists the FIFO Civil Projects Operators role at AUD 54–70 per hour.
Is the FIFO Civil Projects Operators role full-time or contract?
This is a full time position at Corestaff.
What experience level is the FIFO Civil Projects Operators role?
The FIFO Civil Projects Operators position is aimed at mid-level candidates.
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