FIFO Civil Projects Operators
- Join the Civil Projects team for ongoing work until the end of the 2026 season.
- Operate excavators, moxy, and roller machinery on a FIFO basis from Darwin.
- Commit to safety and compliance with site operational standards.
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!
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
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.
We vet all employer accounts and do our best to keep job ads safe, but scams can still occur. Be cautious when sharing personal information — never provide financial details or make payments during the application process. For extra security, use the Apply button on our site when proceeding.
Skills
0 of 10 matchedCORESTAFF