Excavator Operator

• Excavator Operators – Dredging Project
• 2:1 Roster, 12 hour day shifts
• FIFO from Cairns, Brisbane & Darwin

About the Role

We are seeking experienced and safety-focused Excavator Operators for an upcoming dredging project.

These positions will suit reliable, hardworking candidates with relevant civil construction, mining, earthworks or heavy equipment experience who are comfortable working in a hands-on project environment.

Excavator Operators must have experience operating excavators ranging from 30T to 90T, with experience operating 50T+ equipment highly regarded. Multi-skilled operators with experience operating excavators, loaders and Moxy trucks are encouraged to apply. Experience operating GPS-guided and long-reach excavators will be highly regarded.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist with dredging operations, earthworks and general project activities
• Operate HC trucks and assist with labouring duties as required
• Operate excavators ranging from 30T to 90T, depending on the position
• Operate machinery safely and efficiently in accordance with site procedures
• Assist with loading, unloading and moving materials and equipment
• Follow GPS guidance, survey information and site instructions where required
• Undertake additional labouring or multi-skilled duties when required
• Complete pre-start inspections and report equipment faults or safety concerns

What You Will Need

• Previous experience in civil construction, mining, earthworks, dredging or a similar heavy industry environment
• Demonstrated experience operating 30T–90T excavators
• Experience operating 50T+ excavators highly regarded
• Multi-skilled experience operating excavators, loaders and Moxy trucks highly regarded
• GPS excavator experience highly regarded
• Long-reach excavator experience advantageous
• Must be willing to undertake labouring and other duties when required
• Moxy ticket/licence required
• Current driver's licence, with validity subject to verification
• Ability to pass the required medical
• Ability to complete all required site inductions
• Strong commitment to workplace health and safety
• Reliable, flexible and able to work effectively within a team

What's In It For You

• Opportunity to work on a major dredging project
• 2:1 roster, 12-hour dayshifts only
• Opportunity to utilise and develop heavy equipment operating skills
• Work alongside experienced civil construction and earthworks teams
• Opportunity for multi-skilled operators to apply their experience across different machinery types

Role Details

• Location: Groote Eylandt
• Project: Dredging Project
• Project will run November until potentially June 2026
• Roster: 2 weeks on, 1 week off (2:1)
• Hours: 12-hour dayshifts only
• Flights: Brisbane, Cairns and Darwin departures only at this stage, pending site confirmation

Apply Now

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Number: [+61 8 6462 1190](tel:+61 8 6462 1190)

Email: [email protected]

Zoe Loftus – Recruitment Coordinator Team Leader | WorkPac Industrial WA

Job Order Number:  D.INDJ2026151808