Digger Operator Contract Temp Jobs in Australia - Jul 2026

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EOI - PLANT OPERATORS CIVIL/ROAD WORKS

at Rrets Group

Immediate start

This is a Contract/Temp job

Hughenden, Northern QLD

$45 – $65 per hour

Competitive pay rates with travel and relocation assistance (where applicable)
Diverse road construction projects across regional and remote Queensland

RRETS Group is seeking experienced Civil Plant Operators and Labourers for upcoming road and civil infrastructure projects across Western Queensland.

subClassification: Plant & Machinery OperatorsPlant & Machinery Operators classification: Construction(Construction)

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Experienced Civil & Mining Operators & Labourers

at TSM Labour

This is a Contract/Temp job

Mackay, Mackay & Coalfields QLD

If you are a qualified and experienced operator or labourer looking to join a professional and growing organisation, we would love to hear from you.

subClassification: Plant & Machinery OperatorsPlant & Machinery Operators classification: Construction(Construction)

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Listed five days ago

Civil Operators & Labourers

at Pandanus Workforce

This is a Contract/Temp job

Gladstone, Gladstone & Central QLD

+ Camp + Meals + FIFO from Brisbane

Long-term project with immediate starts
Camp accommodation, meals and FIFO from Brisbane provided
Join a major Central Queensland infrastructure project

Experienced GPS operators and civil Labourers wanted for a major Central Queensland infrastructure project. FIFO, camp, long-term work.

subClassification: Plant & Machinery OperatorsPlant & Machinery Operators classification: Construction(Construction)

5d ago

Listed four days ago

All Round Operators

at Silverstone

This is a Contract/Temp job

Perth WA

2:1 | 2:2 | 8:6 Rosters | FIFO ex Perth | 12-hour shifts
Temp to perm opportunities
Open pit mining & civil operations

Production All-Rounder Operators, Open Pit Mining & Civil, Various Sites, FIFO from Perth, Gold, Iron Ore, Lithium

subClassification: Mining - OperationsMining - Operations classification: Mining, Resources & Energy(Mining, Resources & Energy)

4d ago

Listed four days ago

Earthmoving Operators (multi-skilled)

at Bajara Plant Hire Pty Ltd

This is a Contract/Temp job

Brisbane QLD

$50 – $65 per hour

Operate heavy machinery on exciting construction projects. Supportive team, training, and competitive wages offered.

subClassification: Plant & Machinery OperatorsPlant & Machinery Operators classification: Construction(Construction)

4d ago

Listed three 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.

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)

3d ago

Listed nineteen days ago

Excavator Operator

at MPI

This is a Contract/Temp job

Perth WA

Rates approx. from $75/hr

Competitive rates – Super paid on all hours
Money making 2/1 roster
Long-term opportunities for standout candidates

Dig Deep - Driving Production

subClassification: Mining - OperationsMining - Operations classification: Mining, Resources & Energy(Mining, Resources & Energy)

19d ago

Listed two days ago

Civil Plant Operator

at Programmed Skilled Workforce

This is a Contract/Temp job

Gold Coast QLD

2/2 Roster | Paid Travel Time
Camp and Meals provided
FIFO - Cairns or Brisbane

We're seeking experienced Civil Plant Operators to join our client's team in Weipa, QLD.

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

2d ago

Listed twelve days ago

FIFO Civil Projects Operators

at Corestaff Darwin

This is a Contract/Temp job

Darwin NT

Remote NT Mine
3:1 Dayshift & Nightshift rosters
Work available for remainder of the 2026 season!

Civil Operators!! | Dozer, Excavator, Moxy | FIFO ex Darwin | $54 - $70 p/h

subClassification: Mining - OperationsMining - Operations classification: Mining, Resources & Energy(Mining, Resources & Energy)

12d ago

Listed thirteen days ago

Experienced Civil Operators Wanted - Excavator / Dozer / Loader

at DIG Personnel and Training Solutions Pty Ltd

This is a Contract/Temp job

Port Adelaide, Adelaide SA

$44 - $48 p.h. + Penalties, daily travel & more.

7 days on / 3 days off - 7 nights on / 4 nights off roster
Gillman location
Ongoing work

Experienced Civil Excavator, Dozer & Loader Operators wanted in Gillman. Ongoing work, $44-$48/hr + penalties, travel allowance & great roster.

subClassification: Plant & Machinery OperatorsPlant & Machinery Operators classification: Construction(Construction)

13d ago

Listed ten days ago

Civil Plant Operator

at Programmed Skilled Workforce

This is a Contract/Temp job

Brisbane QLD

2/2 Roster | Paid Travel Time
Camp and Meals provided
FIFO - Cairns or Brisbane

Programmed Skilled Workforce is currently seeking experienced Civil Plant Operators for FIFO opportunities in Weipa, Far North Queensland.

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

10d ago

Listed nine days ago

Mobile Plant Operators

at RecruitWest

This is a Contract/Temp job

Perth WA

AUD 60 - 68 per hour

Super paid on all hours worked
2&1 FIFO Roster from Perth
Weekly payday

Long-term opportunities for experienced Mobile Plant Operators, Goldfields region, starting immediately

subClassification: Mining - OperationsMining - Operations classification: Mining, Resources & Energy(Mining, Resources & Energy)

9d ago

Listed eleven days ago

FIFO - All Round Operators

at Nixor Workforce

This is a Contract/Temp job

Port Hedland, Karratha & Pilbara WA

$65.00 - $84.00 Per Hour

Gross between $4600 - $7000 per week depending on experience
2:1 roster with a mix of day and night shift
Ongoing opportunities available

Mobile Plant Operators required for major rail infrastructure projects across the Pilbara, paying exceptional hourly rates.

subClassification: Mining - OperationsMining - Operations classification: Mining, Resources & Energy(Mining, Resources & Energy)

11d ago

Listed five days ago

Quarry Plant Operator

at Protech VIC

This is a Contract/Temp job

Wollert, Melbourne VIC

AUD 40 - 45 per hour, Start ASAP!

Plant operators to start ASAP!

subClassification: Plant & Machinery OperatorsPlant & Machinery Operators classification: Construction(Construction)

5d ago

Listed six days ago

Civil Operator - Perth Metro & FIFO

at Core Talent

This is a Contract/Temp job

Perth WA

AUD 50 - 65 per hour

Competitive Rates Available
Metro and Regional Works
Short and Long Term Work Available

Core Talent is hiring All Round Operators for local and regional works

Recruited byAisling Boland

subClassification: OtherOther classification: Trades & Services(Trades & Services)

6d ago

Listed six days ago

Excavator Operators

at One Key Resources Pty Ltd

This is a Contract/Temp job

Rockhampton, Rockhampton & Capricorn Coast QLD

$69.83 per hour

Weekly pay + Bonuses!
7/7 Roster Day/Night Rotating Roster
Accommodation + meals provided!

Embrace a new opportunity and take your career to new heights! One Key Resources is calling for Experienced Excavator Operators - Apply Today!

subClassification: Mining - OperationsMining - Operations classification: Mining, Resources & Energy(Mining, Resources & Energy)

6d ago

Listed twelve days ago

Civil Plant Operators

at Fetch Recruitment

This is a Contract/Temp job

Mount Barker, Adelaide Hills & Barossa SA

AUD 45 - 50 per hour, Penalties + Travel + Meals

Ongoing oppounities
Training and upskilling
Competitive hourly rates

Are you looking to pursue a career in the civil construction industry?

Recruited byLaura Millar

subClassification: Plant & Machinery OperatorsPlant & Machinery Operators classification: Construction(Construction)

12d ago

Listed four days ago

EOI - PLANT OPERATORS CIVIL/ROAD WORKS

at Rrets Group

Immediate start

This is a Contract/Temp job

Hughenden, Northern QLD

$45 – $65 per hour

Competitive pay rates with travel and relocation assistance (where applicable)
Diverse road construction projects across regional and remote Queensland

RRETS Group is seeking experienced Civil Plant Operators and Labourers for upcoming road and civil infrastructure projects across Western Queensland.

subClassification: Plant & Machinery OperatorsPlant & Machinery Operators classification: Construction(Construction)

4d ago

Listed nine days ago

Excavator Operator - Mt Carlton Gold Mine

at MYNDSHIFT GROUP

This is a Contract/Temp job

Townsville, Northern QLD

Competitive Rates up to $76.50p/hr

Lifestyle Roster - 8/6 Days, 7/7 Nights
Be Part of an Exciting Gold Mine Restart in North Queensland
Temporary to Permanent Opportunity with Long-Term Career Prospects

Excavator Operators needed for gold mine near Townsville. 8:6 / 7:7 rotating day/night roster, great team and strong pathway to permanent.

subClassification: Mining - OperationsMining - Operations classification: Mining, Resources & Energy(Mining, Resources & Energy)

9d ago

Listed eleven days ago

Excavator & Dozer Operators

at IronMerge Pty Ltd

This is a Contract/Temp job

Perth WA

8:6 / 7:7 roster
$65.00 - $75.00 p/h dependent on work history
Immediate start available

IronMerge are seeking Dozer & Excavator operators for Tier 1 production mining client for Long Term Opportunities

subClassification: Mining - OperationsMining - Operations classification: Mining, Resources & Energy(Mining, Resources & Energy)

11d ago

Listed six days ago

Civil Plant Operators - Multiple Roles Available

at EOC Group

This is a Contract/Temp job

Adelaide SA

Ongoing work across Tier 1 and Tier 2 contractors | local & regional
Competitive hourly rates + penalties | $40-$60/hr + penalties (depending on expe
Exposure to a wide range of major projects and environments

EOC Group and Gundilya have partnered to deliver workforce solutions across some of South Australia's most high-profile civil and infrastructure proje

Recruited byEmmah O'Connell

subClassification: Plant & Machinery OperatorsPlant & Machinery Operators classification: Construction(Construction)

6d ago

Listed six days ago

Excavator Operator

at Randstad - Trades & Labour

This is a Contract/Temp job

Sandalwood, Riverland & Murray Mallee SA

$63.79 - $65.00 p.h. + + super

Operate 100t+ excavators in sand mine ops (12h shifts). Requires RIIMPO301D/E, 18+ months experience, driver's license, and own transport. Rate $63.79

subClassification: Mining - OperationsMining - Operations classification: Mining, Resources & Energy(Mining, Resources & Energy)

6d ago

Listed six days ago

Underground Mining Opportunites

at IronMerge Pty Ltd

This is a Contract/Temp job

Perth WA

Multiple roles available
Various, even time rosters
Ongoing work - temp to perm opportunites

IronMerge are seeking experience underground personnel for ongoing roles. Tier 1 client and various sites available.

subClassification: Mining - OperationsMining - Operations classification: Mining, Resources & Energy(Mining, Resources & Energy)

6d ago

Listed five days ago

Mobile Plant Operator - Allrounder

at Corestaff Perth

This is a Contract/Temp job

Port Hedland, Karratha & Pilbara WA

Production Mining All Rounders | FIFO Perth | 2:1 Roster | up to $81.67 p/hr

subClassification: Mining - OperationsMining - Operations classification: Mining, Resources & Energy(Mining, Resources & Energy)

5d ago

Listed thirteen days ago

Excavator Operator

at Aston Advantage

This is a Contract/Temp job

Altona North, Melbourne VIC

AUD 55 - 60 per hour

Multi-Skilled Operator for long-term demo work at Altona refinery. Mon–Fri 10hr days, flat rates

subClassification: Plant & Machinery OperatorsPlant & Machinery Operators classification: Construction(Construction)

13d ago

Listed sixteen days ago

Experienced Civil & Mining Operators & Labourers

at TSM Labour

This is a Contract/Temp job

Mackay, Mackay & Coalfields QLD

If you are a qualified and experienced operator or labourer looking to join a professional and growing organisation, we would love to hear from you.

subClassification: Plant & Machinery OperatorsPlant & Machinery Operators classification: Construction(Construction)

16d ago

Listed six days ago

All Round Operators

at Anytime Exploration Services

This is a Contract/Temp job

Perth WA

Primary 2/2 roster with multiple other roster options available.
WA Based
Immediate Start!

Join AES as an Allround Operator in WA! Work on exploration projects, including earth moving, pad cleaning, sump building, and rehabilitation.

subClassification: Mining - OperationsMining - Operations classification: Mining, Resources & Energy(Mining, Resources & Energy)

6d ago

Listed ten days ago

Excavator Operator

at Workfast

This is a Contract/Temp job

Dandenong, Melbourne VIC

$40-$42 per hour + overtime and weekend loading + super
Monday to Friday 6 am | 50+ hrs a week | Weekend & O/T Available

Workfast is looking for Excavator Operators (Multi Ticketed) for an immediate start with a temp to perm opportunity at a Quarry in Dandenong, VIC.

subClassification: Maintenance & Handyperson ServicesMaintenance & Handyperson Services classification: Trades & Services(Trades & Services)

10d ago

Listed seventeen days ago

Excavator/Dozer Operators

at Silverstone

This is a Contract/Temp job

Perth WA

Multiple Rosters | FIFO ex Perth
Long term, temp to perm positions
Operating CAT D10/9 dozers and 120 ton excavators

Production Excavator & Dozer Operators required for open pit mining, long term work, temp to perm positions

subClassification: Mining - OperationsMining - Operations classification: Mining, Resources & Energy(Mining, Resources & Energy)

17d ago

Listed ten days ago

Underground Mining Operators

at Resource Up Pty Ltd

This is a Contract/Temp job

Perth WA

$60 – $79 per hour PLUS Super

Competitive rates with genuine pathways to permanency and career progression
ASAP starts on long-term roles | FIFO Perth & DIDO Kalgoorlie
7:7 Family Friendly Roster, Weekly Pay Run

Seeking underground nipper, truckie, service crew, charge up operator, bogger operator, leading hand jumbo op, AND SHIFT BOSSES on 7/7 roster.

subClassification: Mining - OperationsMining - Operations classification: Mining, Resources & Energy(Mining, Resources & Energy)

10d ago

Listed five days ago

Machine Operators

at RED Appointments

This is a Contract/Temp job

Berrimah, Darwin NT

Ongoing work with plenty of hours
Competitive hourly rates + weekly pay
Work on major NT projects

With the dry season in full swing, work is ramping up — now’s the time to secure your next role.

subClassification: Plant & Machinery OperatorsPlant & Machinery Operators classification: Construction(Construction)

5d ago

Listed more than thirty days ago

Experienced Excavator Operator

at AWX Sunshine Coast

This is a Contract/Temp job

Esk, Somerset & Lockyer QLD

+Super

We are currently seeking 2 experienced Excavator (Digger) Operators to join our team for works at Cressbrook Dam

subClassification: OtherOther classification: Construction(Construction)

30d+ ago•Expiring

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