Open Pit Operator Contract Temp Jobs in Australia - May 2026

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Various Plant Operators and Supervisor — Open Cut Coal Mine Project (QLD)

at Bollino Civil and Mining Solutions

This is a Contract/Temp job

Kingaroy, Toowoomba & Darling Downs QLD

Lifestyle Roster
High Skill = High Pay
Opportunity for future roles

Lifestyle Roster
High Skill = High Pay
Opportunity for future roles

Multi-Skilled Operator Crew - DIDO Roster work starting in 2 Weeks. Approximately 2 months work at a great rate!

subClassification: Mining - OperationsMining - Operations

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

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This is a featured job

Civil & Quarry Machine Operator

at Ostojic Group Pty Ltd

This is a Contract/Temp job

Berrimah, Darwin NT

Family‑founded, Northern Territory roots
Multi-disciplinary operations and scale
Trusted government contractor with strong local engagement

Family‑founded, Northern Territory roots
Multi-disciplinary operations and scale
Trusted government contractor with strong local engagement

Work includes infrastructure, subdivision, roadworks, and quarry works in Top End. Opportunity for full-time, great hourly rates and penalties.

subClassification: Plant & Machinery OperatorsPlant & Machinery Operators

classification: Construction(Construction)

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Listed two days ago

EXPERIENCED OPEN PIT PERSONNEL

at Highgrade Personnel Pty Ltd

This is a Contract/Temp job

Perth WA

$50 – $75 per hour

Open Pit Personnel required for multiple sites throughout the Goldfields region. Variety of rosters, owner operators & reputable mining contractors

subClassification: Mining - OperationsMining - Operations

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

2d 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 one day ago

Mobile Plant Operators

at IronMerge Pty Ltd

This is a Contract/Temp job

Perth WA

Multiplle rosters available
Rates from $56.00 - $80.00 based on role and experience
Weekly pay with super on all hours worked

Multiplle rosters available
Rates from $56.00 - $80.00 based on role and experience
Weekly pay with super on all hours worked

IronMerge are seeking Mobile Plant Operators for Tier 1 production mining clients throughout W.A. for Long Term Opportunities

subClassification: Mining - OperationsMining - Operations

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

1d ago

Listed six days ago

Operator

at Valentis Energy Pty Ltd

This is a Contract/Temp job

Perth WA

$50 – $70 per hour

2/2 Roster
Short Term Contract
Competitive Rates

2/2 Roster
Short Term Contract
Competitive Rates

2/2 FIFO Roster for short term project requiring multi skilled operators.

subClassification: Plant & Machinery OperatorsPlant & Machinery Operators

classification: Construction(Construction)

6d ago

Listed two days ago

Plant Operator/Labourer

at Skout Solutions Pty Ltd

This is a Contract/Temp job

Brisbane QLD(Remote)

$32 - $35 p.h. + + Overtime and great financial in

FIFO roles available, IMMEDIATE start. $280/day LAHA, overtime, flights, meals & PPE paid. Paid upskilling and HR-MC licence pathway. INTERVIEW NOW.

subClassification: LabourersLabourers

classification: Trades & Services(Trades & Services)

2d ago

Listed thirteen days ago

Various Plant Operators and Supervisor — Open Cut Coal Mine Project (QLD)

at Bollino Civil and Mining Solutions

This is a Contract/Temp job

Kingaroy, Toowoomba & Darling Downs QLD

Lifestyle Roster
High Skill = High Pay
Opportunity for future roles

Lifestyle Roster
High Skill = High Pay
Opportunity for future roles

Multi-Skilled Operator Crew - DIDO Roster work starting in 2 Weeks. Approximately 2 months work at a great rate!

subClassification: Mining - OperationsMining - Operations

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

13d ago

Listed six days ago

Dump Truck Operator - Multiple sites and rosters

at Scotford Fennessy Recruitment

This is a Contract/Temp job

Perth WA

$55-$63 p/h

2/1 or 2/2 FIFO Roster Schedule | Temp to Perm
$55-$63p/h Plus Super On All Hours | Weekly Pay | 12+ Hour Days
Various Sites and Clients on Offer! Iron Ore, Gold, Nickel and More!

2/1 or 2/2 FIFO Roster Schedule | Temp to Perm
$55-$63p/h Plus Super On All Hours | Weekly Pay | 12+ Hour Days
Various Sites and Clients on Offer! Iron Ore, Gold, Nickel and More!

Open pit load & haul. Operate CAT 777-793, Komatsu 785/1500, or electric trucks. Multiple sites with good facilities

Recruited byNeave Liva

subClassification: Mining - OperationsMining - Operations

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

6d ago

Listed one day ago

Process Operator

at Scotford Fennessy Recruitment

This is a Contract/Temp job

Perth WA

$60 - $65

Super On All Hours | Weekly Pay | 12+ Hour Days
Even time family friendly rosters available
Attractive rates, long-term opportunities, and a strong safety-focused team

Super On All Hours | Weekly Pay | 12+ Hour Days
Even time family friendly rosters available
Attractive rates, long-term opportunities, and a strong safety-focused team

Leading Gold mine in the Goldfields| 8/6 roster FIFO Perth | Temp to Perm or short term roles

Recruited byIsabelle Ganfield

subClassification: Mining - ProcessingMining - Processing

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

1d ago

Listed seven days ago

Civil & Quarry Machine Operator

at Ostojic Group Pty Ltd

This is a Contract/Temp job

Berrimah, Darwin NT

Family‑founded, Northern Territory roots
Multi-disciplinary operations and scale
Trusted government contractor with strong local engagement

Family‑founded, Northern Territory roots
Multi-disciplinary operations and scale
Trusted government contractor with strong local engagement

Work includes infrastructure, subdivision, roadworks, and quarry works in Top End. Opportunity for full-time, great hourly rates and penalties.

subClassification: Plant & Machinery OperatorsPlant & Machinery Operators

classification: Construction(Construction)

7d ago

Listed one day ago

FIFO & DIDO Excavator Operators

at Workfast

This is a Contract/Temp job

Cairns, Cairns & Far North QLD

$65/hr flat rate
Swing 2 weeks on 1 week off
Meals and camp accommodation provided

$65/hr flat rate
Swing 2 weeks on 1 week off
Meals and camp accommodation provided

Seeking Excavator Operators for on going work through the NT

subClassification: Plant & Machinery OperatorsPlant & Machinery Operators

classification: Construction(Construction)

1d ago

Listed one day ago

Plant Operator- Watercart/ Tipper/Roller

at PGC Resources

This is a Contract/Temp job

Perth WA

$55 p.h.

Ongoing 2:1 Roster, 2-3 months
12 hour days
Be part of a solid team working on exciting, large-scale project

Ongoing 2:1 Roster, 2-3 months
12 hour days
Be part of a solid team working on exciting, large-scale project

We are currently seeking 10 experienced HR Operators for a 2-month civil project in Kalgoorlie, WA. This is a FIFO opportunity with immediate starts

subClassification: OtherOther

classification: Construction(Construction)

1d ago

Listed one day ago

Operators

at Workfast

This is a Contract/Temp job

Pimpama, Gold Coast QLD

$39-$41/hr + super + penalties
Permanent ongoing work available
Moxy Operator position

$39-$41/hr + super + penalties
Permanent ongoing work available
Moxy Operator position

Seeking a skilled Operators across Gold Coast quarries

subClassification: Mining - OperationsMining - Operations

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

1d ago

Listed nineteen hours ago

Experienced Dump Truck Operators

at Programmed

This is a Contract/Temp job

Karratha, Port Hedland, Karratha & Pilbara WA

$55 - $58.02 p.h.

Programmed Energy & Resources are Now Hiring: Dump Truck Operators - Let's Roll!

subClassification: Mining - OperationsMining - Operations

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

19h ago

Listed nineteen hours ago

Civil Plant Operators

at Ironcore Workforce

This is a Contract/Temp job

Adelaide SA

Above Market Rates + Penalties + Allowances
Ongoing and Consistent Work
Multiple Positions Available

Above Market Rates + Penalties + Allowances
Ongoing and Consistent Work
Multiple Positions Available

IronCore Workforce are seeking Civil Plant Operators to join our team for various Civil projects across Adelaide.

subClassification: Plant & Machinery OperatorsPlant & Machinery Operators

classification: Construction(Construction)

19h ago

Listed two days ago

Multiple Positions - Underground Mining

at Strategic Bridging Global Pty Ltd

This is a Contract/Temp job

Broken Hill, Far West & North Central NSW

$75 – $100 per hour + Super

$70-$100 per hour (Neg*) + Super! (Depend on position and experience) !
7/7 & 14/14 roster options | Live-In, DIDO, FIFO | Central Western NSW regions!
Urgent Requirement !

$70-$100 per hour (Neg*) + Super! (Depend on position and experience) !
7/7 & 14/14 roster options | Live-In, DIDO, FIFO | Central Western NSW regions!
Urgent Requirement !

Established Mining Company! $70-$100/h(Neg*) + Super! Contract to PERM! ! 7/7, 14/14 day/night roster! Live-In, FIFO, DIDO options!

subClassification: Mining - OperationsMining - Operations

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

2d ago

Listed two days ago

FIFO & DIDO Excavator Operators

at Workfast

This is a Contract/Temp job

Darwin NT

$65/hr flat rate
Swing 2 weeks on 1 week off
Meals and camp accommodation provided

$65/hr flat rate
Swing 2 weeks on 1 week off
Meals and camp accommodation provided

Seeking Excavator Operators for on going work through the NT

subClassification: Plant & Machinery OperatorsPlant & Machinery Operators

classification: Construction(Construction)

2d ago

Listed sixteen hours ago

Multiskilled Operators | FIFO | Karratha WA

at CW People Pty Ltd

This is a Contract/Temp job

Perth WA

$45ph + pens

$40P/H - $45P/H + Pens + Paid overtime | Super all hours
Immediate Start Available
6 month contract | Full-Time Hours

$40P/H - $45P/H + Pens + Paid overtime | Super all hours
Immediate Start Available
6 month contract | Full-Time Hours

CELOTTI WORKFORCE is currently seeking experienced Multiskilled Operators for FIFO work in Karratha, WA.

subClassification: Mining - OperationsMining - Operations

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

16h ago

Listed sixteen days ago

Machine Operator - 2/1 or 3/1 FIFO Roster

at Protech NT

This is a Contract/Temp job

Darwin NT

Weekly Pay | Super on ALL Hours | Immediate Start

Single or Multi-Skilled Operators | Multiple Earthworks Projects

subClassification: Mining - OperationsMining - Operations

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

16d ago

Listed six days ago

Mobile Plant Operator

at Scotford Fennessy Recruitment

This is a Contract/Temp job

Perth WA

2/1 Roster, possible 8/6 or 2/2 | Temp to Perm opportunities
FIFO ex Perth | Hourly Rate from $53-75p/h
Weekly Pay, Paid Super on all hours worked!

2/1 Roster, possible 8/6 or 2/2 | Temp to Perm opportunities
FIFO ex Perth | Hourly Rate from $53-75p/h
Weekly Pay, Paid Super on all hours worked!

Urgently seeking Mobile Plant Operators to work in WA Mining Industry. FIFO ex Perth 2/1 Roster, possible 8/6 or 2/2, weekly pay, super on all hours!

Recruited byTom Fitzgerald

subClassification: Mining - OperationsMining - Operations

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

6d ago

Listed twenty hours ago

Excavator Operator

at Techforce Personnel Pty.

This is a Contract/Temp job

Perth WA

$68 - $75

Roster - 2/1
Competitive Rates ($68 to $75 p/h)
Temp to Perm Opportunities

Roster - 2/1
Competitive Rates ($68 to $75 p/h)
Temp to Perm Opportunities

Great opportunity for skilled Production Mining Digger Operators, working with industry leaders.

subClassification: Mining - OperationsMining - Operations

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

20h ago

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