FIFO Civil Projects Operators

FIFO Civil Projects Operators

Job Type:

Casual

Location:

Other, Northern Territory

Category:

Mining / Oil & Gas / Utilities

Sub Category:

Production

Date Published:

14-Jul-2026

Job Reference

1044332

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.


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