Operator

Opportunity At Olympic Dam, Ventia need Entry Level Operators to play a vital role in supporting the BHP smelter’s operations. You’ll be operating Moxie dump trucks, Water carts and fuel trucks managing the movement of bulk materials like slag, sand, water and fuel, all while upholding the highest safety standards.

This is a permanent role with a standard 2-weeks-on, 1-week-off roster. Each swing typically includes one week of day shifts followed by one week of night shifts. Ventia provides return flights from Adelaide to Roxby Downs, along with accommodation while on site. You’ll receive six hours of paid time on travel days and work 12-hour shifts while on site. Local living can also be discussed

Benefits

• Ongoing permanent position.
• Paid travel time and return flights from Adelaide Airport to Olympic Dam.
• Accommodation and meals provided while on site.
• A safety-first culture with strong team support.
• Access to a variety of health and wellbeing initiatives, including discounted health insurance and our employee assistance program.
• VenPerks: amazing discounts at over 450 retailers across Australia, including Woolworths, Coles, Booking.com, and Expedia.

About The Role

• Operate heavy equipment including dump trucks, Water carts and fuel trucks. On the job training provided.
• Opportunity for the right candidates for on-the-job training for Slag haulers, excavators, loaders, mobile crushers, track screen, and integrated tool carriers.
• Perform loading, unloading, relocation and distribution of materials.
• Adhere to all safety procedures and site regulations.

About You We’re looking for Entry level operators with:

• HR (or higher) Driver’s Licence. (Required)
• Demonstrated experience operating excavators and a current excavator ticket. (Highly regarded)
• Strong communication skills and a proactive, safety-conscious attitude.
• Willing and able to complete an in clinic medical (including drug and alcohol testing) and obtain a clean police check.

About Ventia As a leading services provider, we maintain, operate, and manage the essential infrastructure that makes modern life possible across Australia and New Zealand. With more than 35,000 employees and subcontractors across 400 sites, joining Ventia means becoming part of a team that values its people, supports career growth, and helps everyone go further towards their full potential.

Our commitment to Fairness, Inclusion and Respect shapes how we lead, collaborate, hire and support one another. We welcome applications from people of all ages, abilities and backgrounds, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, and people of all genders, identities, sexual orientations, beliefs and caring responsibilities. We are dedicated to providing an accessible recruitment process and encourage you to request adjustments at any stage.

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Position Reference Number: 168565