Excavator Operator Contract Temp Jobs in Australia - May 2026

Listed two days ago

Excavator Operator

This is a Contract/Temp job

Excavator Operator - Civil | Brisbane & Surrounds | Immediate Start $50.00 per hour + Penalty Rates + $22.00 Travel Allowance | Temp to Perm

subClassification: Plant & Machinery OperatorsPlant & Machinery Operators

classification: Construction(Construction)

2d ago

Listed one day ago

Excavator & Dozer & All Round Operators

at C.E.M. Alliance

This is a Contract/Temp job

Perth Airport, Perth WA

$67.00 to $85.00 per hour

FIFO from Perth on 2/1 & 2/2 rosters across WA mine sites
$67-$85/hr + weekly pay + long-term 4-7 year projects
Immediate starts with leading mining contractors and ongoing work

FIFO from Perth on 2/1 & 2/2 rosters across WA mine sites
$67-$85/hr + weekly pay + long-term 4-7 year projects
Immediate starts with leading mining contractors and ongoing work

subClassification: Mining - OperationsMining - Operations

classification: Mining, Resources & Energy(Mining, Resources & Energy)

1d ago

Listed eight days ago

FIFO Operators | Dump Truck, Excavator, Dozer, Grader & Loader

at Chandler Macleod

This is a Contract/Temp job

Brisbane QLD

AUD 62.50 - 84.35 per hour

FIFO 2:1 roster from Brisbane
Immediate starts and ongoing opportunities
Great hourly rates + night shift uplift + Weekly pay + super on all hours

FIFO 2:1 roster from Brisbane
Immediate starts and ongoing opportunities
Great hourly rates + night shift uplift + Weekly pay + super on all hours

Hunting experienced operators of Dump Trucks (777), Excavators (PC1250/EX1200), Dozers (D10), Graders (16M) & Loaders

subClassification: Mining - OperationsMining - Operations

classification: Mining, Resources & Energy(Mining, Resources & Energy)

8d ago

Listed four days ago

Excavator Operators

at Nobul

This is a Contract/Temp job

Loganholme, Brisbane QLD

$45-$50p/h + super, travel & penalties

Competitive rates, consistent hours, and overtime opportunities on offer.
Bulk earthworks, Roadworks, Drainage, demolition, & urban site development works
Work alongside industry professionals with decades of experience

Competitive rates, consistent hours, and overtime opportunities on offer.
Bulk earthworks, Roadworks, Drainage, demolition, & urban site development works
Work alongside industry professionals with decades of experience

Work on major civil subdivision and infrastructure projects across SEQ, delivering high-spec final trim, drainage, roadworks, and detailed earthworks.

subClassification: Plant & Machinery OperatorsPlant & Machinery Operators

classification: Construction(Construction)

4d ago

Listed three days ago

Excavator Operator

at Corestaff Perth

This is a Contract/Temp job

Kalgoorlie, Goldfields & Esperance WA

Immediate Start
Up to $81.67 depending on Experience
2:1 roster

Immediate Start
Up to $81.67 depending on Experience
2:1 roster

Experienced Excavator operators required for a 2:1 roster.

subClassification: Mining - OperationsMining - Operations

classification: Mining, Resources & Energy(Mining, Resources & Energy)

3d ago

Listed nineteen hours ago

Excavator Operator

at Protech SA

Be an early applicant

This is a Contract/Temp job

Adelaide SA

Protech is seeking experienced Excavator Operators to work with our client across various locations in Adelaide’s northern and southern suburbs.

subClassification: Plant & Machinery OperatorsPlant & Machinery Operators

classification: Construction(Construction)

19h ago

Listed one day ago

Shutdown Excavator Operators

at Workfast

This is a Contract/Temp job

Brisbane QLD

$61/hr flat rate
FIFO from QLD
Meals and camp accommodation provided

$61/hr flat rate
FIFO from QLD
Meals and camp accommodation provided

Seeking Excavator Operators for on going FIFO work

subClassification: Plant & Machinery OperatorsPlant & Machinery Operators

classification: Construction(Construction)

1d ago

Listed seven days ago

Civil Excavator Operator

at Protech SEQ

This is a Contract/Temp job

Acacia Ridge, Brisbane QLD

AUD 50 - 55 per hour

Multiple openings for Skilled Excavator Operators on Civil Construction sites

subClassification: Plant & Machinery OperatorsPlant & Machinery Operators

classification: Construction(Construction)

7d ago

Listed one day ago

Civil Plant Operator

at Programmed Skilled Workforce

This is a Contract/Temp job

Brisbane QLD

2/2 Roster
Camp and Meals provided
FIFO - Paid Travel Time

2/2 Roster
Camp and Meals provided
FIFO - Paid Travel Time

Programmed are currently recruiting for Experienced Civil Plant Operators, for our client based in Weipa.

subClassification: OtherOther

classification: Mining, Resources & Energy(Mining, Resources & Energy)

1d ago

Listed seven days ago

Excavator Operator

at WYN&CO Search Recruitment & Payroll

This is a Contract/Temp job

Sydney NSW

Long-term civil projects across Western Sydney
Seeking Skilled Excavator Operators
Competitive pay with consistent hours & overtime

Long-term civil projects across Western Sydney
Seeking Skilled Excavator Operators
Competitive pay with consistent hours & overtime

EXCAVATOR OPERATOR | LONG-TERM WORK | WESTERN SYDNEY

subClassification: Plant & Machinery OperatorsPlant & Machinery Operators

classification: Construction(Construction)

7d ago

Listed fifteen hours ago

Quarry Front End Loader & Excavator Operators Required

at Protech NQ

This is a Contract/Temp job

Townsville, Northern QLD

Loader & Excavator roles in busy quarry. 45–50 hrs/week, stable work, operating plant, stockpiles, and production in a safety-focused environment.

subClassification: Plant & Machinery OperatorsPlant & Machinery Operators

classification: Construction(Construction)

15h ago

Listed ten days ago

Excavator Operator

at Buffalo Gold NT

This is a Contract/Temp job

Pine Creek, Katherine & Northern Australia NT

Machine operating mainly excavator on-site training can be provided

subClassification: Mining - OperationsMining - Operations

classification: Mining, Resources & Energy(Mining, Resources & Energy)

10d ago

Listed ten days ago

Excavator Operator

at Silverstone

This is a Contract/Temp job

Perth WA

2:1 roster | Days & Nights | Minimum 12 hour shifts
Long term, temp to perm positions
Operating 120t to 400t excavators, loading dump trucks, pulling batters, etc.

2:1 roster | Days & Nights | Minimum 12 hour shifts
Long term, temp to perm positions
Operating 120t to 400t excavators, loading dump trucks, pulling batters, etc.

Open pit mining, FIFO from Perth, 2:1 roster, gold/lithium/iron ore, long term work

subClassification: Mining - OperationsMining - Operations

classification: Mining, Resources & Energy(Mining, Resources & Energy)

10d ago

Listed seventeen days ago

Excavator Operator

at Chandler Macleod

This is a Contract/Temp job

Brisbane QLD

AUD 54.50 - 63.50 per hour

Completive Rates - Above Award + Super on ALL hours
Immediate starts on offer
FIFO 3:1 roster with flights from most capital cities

Completive Rates - Above Award + Super on ALL hours
Immediate starts on offer
FIFO 3:1 roster with flights from most capital cities

Experienced excavator operators needed for demolition works in NT. FIFO 3:1 roster, rock hammer duties, $54-$63 p/h, 4-6 month contract, ASAP start

subClassification: Plant & Machinery OperatorsPlant & Machinery Operators

classification: Construction(Construction)

17d ago

Listed nine days ago

Excavator Operator

at Connect Resources Pty Ltd

This is a Contract/Temp job

Brisbane QLD

$43.50/hr

Site location: Coomera
On going work | Penalties and allowances | Weekly pay
50+ Hours weeks Mon-Friday | Saturday work available

Site location: Coomera
On going work | Penalties and allowances | Weekly pay
50+ Hours weeks Mon-Friday | Saturday work available

Excavator Operators with civil experience wanted for a site in Coomera

subClassification: Plant & Machinery OperatorsPlant & Machinery Operators

classification: Construction(Construction)

9d ago

Listed seventeen days ago

Excavator Operator

at Chandler Macleod

This is a Contract/Temp job

Perth WA

AUD 54.50 - 63.50 per hour

Completive Rates - Above Award + Super on ALL hours
Immediate starts on offer
FIFO 3:1 roster with flights from most capital cities

Completive Rates - Above Award + Super on ALL hours
Immediate starts on offer
FIFO 3:1 roster with flights from most capital cities

Experienced excavator operators needed for demolition works in NT | FIFO 3:1 roster, rock hammer duties, $54-$63 p/h, 4-6 month contract, ASAP start

subClassification: Plant & Machinery OperatorsPlant & Machinery Operators

classification: Construction(Construction)

17d ago

Listed twenty one days ago

Excavator Operator

at Private Advertiser

This is a Contract/Temp job

Sydney NSW

$55 – $60 per hour

Established family construction business needs ticketed excavator operator to operate 5-10 tonne machine at various sites in Sydney

subClassification: Plant & Machinery OperatorsPlant & Machinery Operators

classification: Construction(Construction)

21d ago

Listed nine days ago

Excavator and Shovel Operators

at C.E.M. Alliance

This is a Contract/Temp job

Perth Airport, Perth WA

$68.00 to $85.00 per hour

Earn up to $85/hr + $2.5K sign-on bonus - paid weekly
Excavator & Shovel roles only on large production fleets
2:1 FIFO roster from Perth with long-term job security

Earn up to $85/hr + $2.5K sign-on bonus - paid weekly
Excavator & Shovel roles only on large production fleets
2:1 FIFO roster from Perth with long-term job security

FIFO Excavator & Shovel Operators wanted for WA mine sites. Top rates, weekly pay, long term - temp to perm with $2,500 sign-on bonus.

subClassification: Mining - OperationsMining - Operations

classification: Mining, Resources & Energy(Mining, Resources & Energy)

9d ago

Listed six days ago

Excavator Operator

at Zoom Recruitment

This is a Contract/Temp job

Mackay, Mackay & Coalfields QLD

Up to $45.96 p.h. + Immediate start, ongoing stabl

Multiple positions available with a global leader in recycling
Immediate start available for successful candidate
Accountability a must, we are looking for someone to build a career in recycling

Multiple positions available with a global leader in recycling
Immediate start available for successful candidate
Accountability a must, we are looking for someone to build a career in recycling

We are seeking a skilled and reliable Excavator Operator with experience in working with scrap metal.

subClassification: Machine OperatorsMachine Operators

classification: Manufacturing, Transport & Logistics(Manufacturing, Transport & Logistics)

6d ago

Listed ten days ago

Pipe Crew Excavator Operator

at Nobul

This is a Contract/Temp job

Ipswich, Brisbane QLD

$45 p/h + travel & pens

Consistent Ongoing Work with regular OT
Full Time after 3 months on Labour Hire
Join a small crew and move around with them

Consistent Ongoing Work with regular OT
Full Time after 3 months on Labour Hire
Join a small crew and move around with them

Multiple roles | Immediate Starts | Non GPS Roles |

subClassification: Plant & Machinery OperatorsPlant & Machinery Operators

classification: Construction(Construction)

10d ago

Listed six days ago

Excavator and Skid Steer Operator / Labourer

at Protech SEQ

This is a Contract/Temp job

Nimbin, Lismore & Far North Coast NSW

AUD 43.50 per hour

Immediate Start Available | Long Term Project | Flood Recovery Road Construction / Repairs | Safety First Mentality | Overtime Rates + Allowances

subClassification: Plant & Machinery OperatorsPlant & Machinery Operators

classification: Construction(Construction)

6d ago

Listed two days ago

Excavator Operators

at Workfast

This is a Contract/Temp job

Lang Lang, Mornington Peninsula & Bass Coast VIC

Archaeological Salvage Project: Lang Lang location
$38hr + penalties + Super
2 year project: potential for extension

Archaeological Salvage Project: Lang Lang location
$38hr + penalties + Super
2 year project: potential for extension

Workfast are seeking experienced and meticulous Excavator Operators for a long term archaeological salvage project based in Lang Lang.

subClassification: Plant & Machinery OperatorsPlant & Machinery Operators

classification: Construction(Construction)

2d ago

Listed sixteen hours ago

Expressions of Interest- Civil Construction Roles Borumba Dam Project

at AWX Sunshine Coast

This is a Contract/Temp job

Imbil, Hervey Bay & Fraser Coast QLD

+ Super + Penalties

Expressions of Interest – Civil Construction Roles for Borumba Dam Project (12 Months)

subClassification: OtherOther

classification: Construction(Construction)

16h ago

Listed twenty three days ago

Excavator Operator

at Hays | Trades & Labour

This is a Contract/Temp job

Darwin NT

Hourly Rate

FIFO opportunity
Paying above Award rates
Available immediately

FIFO opportunity
Paying above Award rates
Available immediately

Experienced excavator operator for demolition works at Gove mine. 3:1 roster, FIFO, rock hammer work, $55-62/hr, 12 months.

subClassification: OtherOther

classification: Trades & Services(Trades & Services)

23d ago•Expiring

Listed three days ago

Skilled Operators | Tier 1 & Tier 2 Civil Infrastructure Projects

at Mass Resources SA

This is a Contract/Temp job

Adelaide SA

$36-$55 p/hr

Work on major infrastructure projects with high industry standards
Be recognised for your precision, reliability and commitment to safe operations
Competitive hourly rates with weekly pay cycles

Work on major infrastructure projects with high industry standards
Be recognised for your precision, reliability and commitment to safe operations
Competitive hourly rates with weekly pay cycles

Experienced Skilled Operators required for ongoing opportunities across Tier 1 and Tier 2 civil infrastructure projects throughout South Australia.

subClassification: Plant & Machinery OperatorsPlant & Machinery Operators

classification: Construction(Construction)

3d ago

Listed twenty five days ago

Excavator Operator

at Fetch Recruitment

This is a Contract/Temp job

Ipswich, Brisbane QLD

AUD 40 - 50 per hour, meals + travel + ot + super

IMMEDIATE START - TEMP TO PERM POSITION
$40-$47PH + TRVAEL + MEALS + OT + SUPER
50 HOURS PER WEEK

IMMEDIATE START - TEMP TO PERM POSITION
$40-$47PH + TRVAEL + MEALS + OT + SUPER
50 HOURS PER WEEK

Immediate Start - Subdivisions - New Machines - $Leading Pay Rates$

subClassification: Plant & Machinery OperatorsPlant & Machinery Operators

classification: Construction(Construction)

25d ago•Expiring

Listed seventeen days ago

Civil Excavator Operator

at Protech NT

This is a Contract/Temp job

Darwin NT

AUD 42 - 47 per hour, Penalties and Incentives

Penalties & Incentives

Recruited byRei Marcos

subClassification: Plant & Machinery OperatorsPlant & Machinery Operators

classification: Construction(Construction)

17d ago

Listed two days ago

Quarry Operators & Fixed Plant Operators

at Randstad - Trades & Labour

This is a Contract/Temp job

Bayswater, Melbourne VIC

$40 - $42 p.h. + Overtime, Penalty rates and Super

Randstad is looking for experienced Fixed Plant, Front-End Loader Operators with previous Asphalt Production experience

subClassification: Plant & Machinery OperatorsPlant & Machinery Operators

classification: Construction(Construction)

2d ago

Listed four days ago

Civil Labourers & Machine Operators Sydney & Wollongong Region

at Harrison Barratt Group

This is a Contract/Temp job

Sydney NSW

We're looking for experienced Civil Labourers and Machine Operators to join our crews on earthworks and construction projects across Sydney and South.

subClassification: Plant & Machinery OperatorsPlant & Machinery Operators

classification: Construction(Construction)

4d ago

Listed ten days ago