Hydraulic Operator Contract Temp Jobs in Australia - Jun 2026

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EOI - Heavy Vehicle/Machine Operators and General Labourers

This is a Contract/Temp job

Competitive Hourly Rates
Weekly Pay
Immediate Starts

Competitive Hourly Rates
Weekly Pay
Immediate Starts

Experienced Operators & Labourers wanted in Townsville. Immediate start, great pay, varied construction works. Tickets & HR licence required.

subClassification: Plant & Machinery OperatorsPlant & Machinery Operators

classification: Construction(Construction)

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Plant Operator

at Haynes Group

Expiring soon

This is a Contract/Temp job

Mackay, Mackay & Coalfields QLD

$42.00 - $43.00 p.h.

Monday to Friday
Great Weekly Pay
Start ASAP

Monday to Friday
Great Weekly Pay
Start ASAP

Haynes are seeking an experienced Infrastructure Services Plant Operator - Start ASAP!

subClassification: Plant & Machinery OperatorsPlant & Machinery Operators

classification: Construction(Construction)

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Listed eighteen days ago

Hydraulic Hose Technician

at Category 5

This is a Contract/Temp job

Port Hedland, Port Hedland, Karratha & Pilbara WA(Hybrid)

2/2 Roster FIFO Ex Perth
Competitive Salary
Opportunity for Growth

2/2 Roster FIFO Ex Perth
Competitive Salary
Opportunity for Growth

Assembling, supplying, and installing material transfer hoses and tubes ensuring all equipment is serviced, calibrated and in good working order

subClassification: TechniciansTechnicians

classification: Trades & Services(Trades & Services)

18d ago

Listed six days ago

Roller Operator

at FT Workforce

This is a Contract/Temp job

Mandurah, Mandurah & Peel WA

Up to $38.50 p.h. + Penalties and allowances

Above award rates for experience workers
Travel and meal allowances included
Ongoing work Mon-Fri

Above award rates for experience workers
Travel and meal allowances included
Ongoing work Mon-Fri

FT Workforce are seeking experienced Roller operators for various projects around the Mandurah area

subClassification: Plant & Machinery OperatorsPlant & Machinery Operators

classification: Construction(Construction)

6d ago

Listed one hour ago

Civil Plant Operators | North Brisbane & Surrounds | Ongoing Work

at WYN&CO Search Recruitment & Payroll

Be an early applicant

This is a Contract/Temp job

North Lakes, Brisbane QLD

Civil plant operators needed across North Brisbane, Moreton Bay & Sunshine Coast. Consistent full time hours, overtime and longterm perm opportunities

subClassification: Plant & Machinery OperatorsPlant & Machinery Operators

classification: Construction(Construction)

1h ago

Listed nineteen days ago

Mobile Plant Operators

at KMH Workforce

This is a Contract/Temp job

Brisbane QLD

$55 - $75/hr, depending on experience

Multiple civil projects across QLD | Dozer, Grader, Loader, Excavator, Moxy, and Watercart operators | Mid June starts anticipated

subClassification: Plant & Machinery OperatorsPlant & Machinery Operators

classification: Construction(Construction)

19d ago

Listed five days ago

Plant Operators

at Fetch Recruitment

This is a Contract/Temp job

Wodonga, Yarra Valley & High Country VIC

AUD 38.46 - 48 per hour, + penalties+ travel

10hrs a day + Penalty Rates (10-15hrs OT)
Huge Pipeline of Projects
Immediate start with long term work

10hrs a day + Penalty Rates (10-15hrs OT)
Huge Pipeline of Projects
Immediate start with long term work

Join a Tier 1 Civil Contractor with a huge pipeline of Metro and Regional work.

subClassification: Plant & Machinery OperatorsPlant & Machinery Operators

classification: Construction(Construction)

5d ago

Listed four days ago

High Pressure Water Blasting (HPWJ) Technicians - Shutdown

at Workfast

This is a Contract/Temp job

Brisbane QLD

$41 - $45 per hour + penalties
Multiple shutdown opportunities
Opportunity for permanency

$41 - $45 per hour + penalties
Multiple shutdown opportunities
Opportunity for permanency

Workfast is looking for High Pressure Water Blasting (HPWJ) Technicians to join a civil and industrial services crew on shutdown projects in QLD.

subClassification: TechniciansTechnicians

classification: Trades & Services(Trades & Services)

4d ago

Listed twelve days ago

EOI - Heavy Vehicle/Machine Operators and General Labourers

at Haynes Group

This is a Contract/Temp job

Mount Louisa, Northern QLD

Competitive Hourly Rates
Weekly Pay
Immediate Starts

Competitive Hourly Rates
Weekly Pay
Immediate Starts

Experienced Operators & Labourers wanted in Townsville. Immediate start, great pay, varied construction works. Tickets & HR licence required.

subClassification: Plant & Machinery OperatorsPlant & Machinery Operators

classification: Construction(Construction)

12d ago

Listed eighteen days ago

Experienced All Rounder Operators and Supervisors

at Syncline

This is a Contract/Temp job

Tom Price, Port Hedland, Karratha & Pilbara WA

$60 – $80 per hour

Syncline Haulage Pty Ltd is seeking experienced All Rounder Operators and Supervisors to join our dynamic mining operations team in Tom Price, WA

subClassification: Plant & Machinery OperatorsPlant & Machinery Operators

classification: Construction(Construction)

18d ago

Listed three days 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)

3d ago

Listed ten days ago

Vac Truck Operator

at Downer EDI Limited

This is a Contract/Temp job

Onslow, Port Hedland, Karratha & Pilbara WA

Competitive Hourly Rates

FIFO 2:2 with all flights, meals, & accommodation provide
Join Downer's experienced team at Wheatstone!
Kickstart your next adventure with Downer!

FIFO 2:2 with all flights, meals, & accommodation provide
Join Downer's experienced team at Wheatstone!
Kickstart your next adventure with Downer!

Looking for your next career move? A position is open now for an experienced Vac Truck Operator within the team at Wheatstone, WA. Don't miss out!

subClassification: Plant & Machinery OperatorsPlant & Machinery Operators

classification: Construction(Construction)

10d ago

Listed twelve days ago

Industrial Services Operator

at Amalgam Recruitment

This is a Contract/Temp job

Naval Base, Perth WA

Gross $2200 - $2500 per week

Gross between $2200 and $2600 per week
Plenty of overtime
Excellent base rate and penalties!

Gross between $2200 and $2600 per week
Plenty of overtime
Excellent base rate and penalties!

Excellent opportunity in Perth's southern suburbs with a GROWING, NATIONAL company!

subClassification: OtherOther

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

12d ago

Listed one hour ago

Plant Mechanic

at Hays | Manufacturing & Operations

Be an early applicant

This is a Contract/Temp job

Sefton, Sydney NSW

$50 - $55ph

Temp to Perm
Major Projects
Well Established Business

Temp to Perm
Major Projects
Well Established Business

Plant Mechanic - Crane Tech - Crane Mechanic - 55ph

subClassification: MaintenanceMaintenance

classification: Engineering(Engineering)

1h ago

Listed twenty four days ago

Plant Operator

at Haynes Group

Expiring soon

This is a Contract/Temp job

Mackay, Mackay & Coalfields QLD

$42.00 - $43.00 p.h.

Monday to Friday
Great Weekly Pay
Start ASAP

Monday to Friday
Great Weekly Pay
Start ASAP

Haynes are seeking an experienced Infrastructure Services Plant Operator - Start ASAP!

subClassification: Plant & Machinery OperatorsPlant & Machinery Operators

classification: Construction(Construction)

24d ago

Listed five days ago

Mechanical Trades Assistant

at Direct Recruitment

This is a Contract/Temp job

Breakwater, South West Coast VIC

Join Barwon Asset Solutions as a Mechanical Trades Assistant. Hands-on workshop and field role with an 8-day fortnight and development opportunities.

subClassification: LabourersLabourers

classification: Trades & Services(Trades & Services)

5d ago

Listed seven days ago

Plant Operator

at Fetch Recruitment

This is a Contract/Temp job

Mount Barker, Adelaide Hills & Barossa SA

AUD 38.36 - 50 per hour, + penalties + travel

Immediate Start With Long Term Work
10hr Days + Penalty Rates (10-15hrs OT)
Temp to Perm Opportunity

Immediate Start With Long Term Work
10hr Days + Penalty Rates (10-15hrs OT)
Temp to Perm Opportunity

Join a leading Tier 2 contractor with a huge pipeline of works in the South.

Recruited byHasko Wright

subClassification: Plant & Machinery OperatorsPlant & Machinery Operators

classification: Construction(Construction)

7d ago

Listed twelve days ago

Heavy Machine Operator

at Fetch Recruitment

This is a Contract/Temp job

Campbellfield, Melbourne VIC

AUD 38 - 45 per hour, travel + super + meals +

50+ HOUR WEEKS PENALTIES PAID
ONGOING WORK AND FULLTIME OPPURTUINITY
IMMEDIATE START - TEMP TO PERM

50+ HOUR WEEKS PENALTIES PAID
ONGOING WORK AND FULLTIME OPPURTUINITY
IMMEDIATE START - TEMP TO PERM

We are looking for Excavator and Moxy operatos for civil subdivisons. We have sites in Werribee, Melton,Caroline Springs,Donnybrook and Craigieburn

Recruited byAnton Smith

subClassification: Plant & Machinery OperatorsPlant & Machinery Operators

classification: Construction(Construction)

12d ago

Listed three hours ago

Quarry Excavator & Loader Operators

at Fetch Recruitment

This is a Contract/Temp job

Mount Cotton, Brisbane QLD

AUD 40 - 45 per hour, pens + super + travel +

60 HOUR WEEKS PENALTIES PAID
ONGOING WORK 12MONTHS +
EXCAVATOR $45 LOADER $40

60 HOUR WEEKS PENALTIES PAID
ONGOING WORK 12MONTHS +
EXCAVATOR $45 LOADER $40

Need multtiple excavator and loader operators with a coalboard medical - 12 hour days with 12months + of work

Recruited byAnton Smith

subClassification: Plant & Machinery OperatorsPlant & Machinery Operators

classification: Construction(Construction)

3h ago

Listed four days ago

Plant Mechanic

at Roads 2000 Pty Ltd

This is a Contract/Temp job

Wangara, Perth WA

$65 per hour

Great pay, steady working hours, strong work-life balance, and a supportive team. Enjoy stability and career growth.

subClassification: TechniciansTechnicians

classification: Trades & Services(Trades & Services)

4d ago

Listed seventeen days ago

Plant Operator

at Eire Constructions Pty Ltd

This is a Contract/Temp job

Luddenham, Sydney NSW

Opportunities for growth and development
A values-driven team culture where people and community come first
A proud history of delivering infrastructure that matters

Opportunities for growth and development
A values-driven team culture where people and community come first
A proud history of delivering infrastructure that matters

We are currently seeking an experienced and reliable Civil Plant Operator to join our growing Sydney team

subClassification: Plant & Machinery OperatorsPlant & Machinery Operators

classification: Construction(Construction)

17d ago

Listed nineteen days ago

Mobile Plant Operator

at McConnell Dowell Australia

This is a Contract/Temp job

Glenelg, Adelaide SA

Be home every night in a stable, local full-time role.
Small team, hands-on role with variety across plant and maintenance.
12-month fixed-term contract.

Be home every night in a stable, local full-time role.
Small team, hands-on role with variety across plant and maintenance.
12-month fixed-term contract.

Operate plant on Adelaide's beaches in a rare coastal role with local work.

subClassification: Plant & Machinery OperatorsPlant & Machinery Operators

classification: Construction(Construction)

19d ago

Listed thirteen 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)

13d ago

Listed five days ago

Machine Operators

at Worksforyou Australia

This is a Contract/Temp job

Wagga Wagga, Wagga Wagga & Riverina NSW

Immediate start
Safety Focused Company
Long term opportunities

Immediate start
Safety Focused Company
Long term opportunities

We are looking for experienced Civil Operators to join our teaming Wagga Wagga

subClassification: Plant & Machinery OperatorsPlant & Machinery Operators

classification: Construction(Construction)

5d ago

Listed one day ago

Mechanical Fitter

at WA Electrical and Mechanical

This is a Contract/Temp job

Malaga, Perth WA

$70 – $80 per hour

Experienced Mechanical Fitter | FIFO Mining + Workshop Role Perth-Based with Fly-In Fly-Out Opportunities

subClassification: Mining - Engineering & MaintenanceMining - Engineering & Maintenance

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

1d ago

Listed two days ago

Expression of Interest – Protech Tasmania

at Protech TAS

This is a Contract/Temp job

Launceston, Launceston & North East TAS

Expression of Interest – Protech Tasmania | Labour, Trades & Transport Roles

subClassification: OtherOther

classification: Trades & Services(Trades & Services)

2d ago

Listed nine days ago

Plant Operator

at Evolve Scientific

This is a Contract/Temp job

Silverwater, Sydney NSW

AUD 51 - 56 per hour

Operate pumps, valves, and bulk liquid systems
Industrial plant role with long‑term career pathway
Join a global leader in industrial manufacturing

Operate pumps, valves, and bulk liquid systems
Industrial plant role with long‑term career pathway
Join a global leader in industrial manufacturing

subClassification: Warehousing, Storage & DistributionWarehousing, Storage & Distribution

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

9d ago

Listed eleven days ago

Civil Plant Operator | Bundaberg QLD

at CW People Pty Ltd

This is a Contract/Temp job

Bundaberg, Bundaberg & Wide Bay Burnett QLD

$39.00 - $43.00 + Penalties + Allowances.
Immediate Start Available
Ongoing Work | Full-Time Hours

$39.00 - $43.00 + Penalties + Allowances.
Immediate Start Available
Ongoing Work | Full-Time Hours

CELOTTI WORKFORCE has multiple civil construction clients currently seeking experienced major plant operators for ongoing projects across Bundaberg.

subClassification: Plant & Machinery OperatorsPlant & Machinery Operators

classification: Construction(Construction)

11d ago

Listed three days ago

HME Operators

at Chandler Macleod

This is a Contract/Temp job

Darwin NT

Operate CAT fleet including 777s, D11s and 992 loaders
12 month contract with strong extension potential
FIFO or residential rosters, 12 hour rotating shifts

Operate CAT fleet including 777s, D11s and 992 loaders
12 month contract with strong extension potential
FIFO or residential rosters, 12 hour rotating shifts

Experienced HME Operators wanted for Rio Tinto Gove. 12-month roles, FIFO or residential, modern CAT fleet and great team.

subClassification: Mining - OperationsMining - Operations

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

3d ago

Listed three hours ago

Excavator Operator

at ZANCOTT Recruitment

This is a Contract/Temp job

Brisbane QLD

$45 - $52 p.h. + Penalties + Allowances

Zancott are seeking experienced Excavator Operators to join strong crews on major Central Brisbane projects, with ongoing long-term opportunities

subClassification: Plant & Machinery OperatorsPlant & Machinery Operators

classification: Construction(Construction)

3h ago

Listed six 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)

6d ago

Listed ten days ago

Plant Operator - Landfill and Crushing

at Randstad - Construction, Property & Engineering

This is a Contract/Temp job

Yatala, Gold Coast QLD

$43 - $44 p.h. + +OT and ongoing work

Machine & Truck Operators wanted in Stapylton! $43.39/hr + OT & penalties. Mon-Fri + optional Sat. HR Sweeper & Moxy roles available. Apply now!

subClassification: Machine OperatorsMachine Operators

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

10d ago

264 hydraulic operator jobs in Australia - Contract Temp

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EOI - Heavy Vehicle/Machine Operators and General Labourers

Plant Operator

Hydraulic Hose Technician

Roller Operator

Civil Plant Operators | North Brisbane & Surrounds | Ongoing Work

Mobile Plant Operators

Plant Operators

High Pressure Water Blasting (HPWJ) Technicians - Shutdown

EOI - Heavy Vehicle/Machine Operators and General Labourers

Experienced All Rounder Operators and Supervisors

Civil Plant Operator

Vac Truck Operator

Industrial Services Operator

Plant Mechanic

Plant Operator

Mechanical Trades Assistant

Plant Operator

Heavy Machine Operator

Quarry Excavator & Loader Operators

Plant Mechanic

Plant Operator

Mobile Plant Operator

Excavator Operator

Machine Operators

Mechanical Fitter

Expression of Interest – Protech Tasmania

Plant Operator

Civil Plant Operator | Bundaberg QLD

HME Operators

Excavator Operator

Civil Labourers & Machine Operators Sydney & Wollongong Region

Plant Operator - Landfill and Crushing

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