FIFO All-Round Operator

Job description

Your new company

Join a well-regarded civil contractor delivering FIFO projects with a strong presence across mine, dam, and quarry environments. With ongoing work on Groote Eylandt, this company offers consistent opportunities for experienced all-round operators who are looking for long-term FIFO employment.

Your new role

  • FIFO role based on Groote Eylandt (flights from Darwin or Cairns)
  • Working 18 days on / 10 days off roster
  • Operating across a wide range of machinery, including dozers, excavators, loaders, skid steers, graders, and rollers
  • Truck work including side tipping and occasional float work
  • Duties will include:
    • Final trim
    • Bulk earthworks and bulk loading
    • Scrub clearing
    • Trenching and backfilling
    • Batters, drains, and ramp construction
  • Working as part of a skilled crew delivering crushing and screening operations and broader civil works
  • Accommodation and meals provided in a resort-style camp
  • Pay negotiable depending on experience, licences, and tickets


What you'll need to succeed

  • Minimum 5+ years’ experience as an all-round operator in civil or mining environments
  • Tickets and experience across multiple machines (dozer, excavator, loader, grader, roller etc.)
  • Ideally have a HC licence, with MC highly desirable
  • Previous experience in crushing and screening is highly regarded
  • Ability to pass a mine site medical and drug & alcohol testing
  • South32 induction (Dams & Quarries) highly advantageous
  • Strong reliability and ability to perform in a FIFO environment

What you'll get in return

  • Ongoing FIFO work with a consistent project pipeline
  • Competitive hourly rates with negotiation based on experience and tickets
  • Flights, accommodation, and meals are fully provided
  • Opportunity to work with a reputable contractor on established mine sites
  • Stable roster offering a strong work-life balance for FIFO


What you need to do now

If you're interested in this role, contact Leah Campbell-Johnson at Hays on 08 8943 6068 or email: Leah.Campbell-Johnson@hays.com.au.

If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career.


LHS 297508 #3002149 - Leah Campbell-Johnson

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Job Summary

  • Published on: 12 Jun, 2026
  • Category: Trades and Labour
  • Vacancy: 1
  • Job type: Temporary
  • Salary:
  • Location: NT - Darwin
  • Job Nature: Temporary

Company Details

  • Name: Hays
  • Location: NT - Darwin