Operator Peak Downs Contract Temp Jobs in Australia - May 2026

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Civil & Quarry Machine Operator

This is a Contract/Temp job

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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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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Listed five 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)

5d ago

Listed six 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)

6d ago

Listed one day 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)

1d ago

Listed nine hours 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)

9h ago

Listed one day ago

All Rounder / Multiskilled Operators - Underground Mining

at Strategic Bridging Global Pty Ltd

This is a Contract/Temp job

Cobar, Dubbo & 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)

1d ago

Listed two days ago

All Round Operator

at MPI

This is a Contract/Temp job

Perth WA

Rates approx. $80/HR

Excellent rates – Super paid on all hours
Long Term opportunities for standout candidates
Work in a stable commodity

Excellent rates – Super paid on all hours
Long Term opportunities for standout candidates
Work in a stable commodity

Major gold clients | ASAP Start | $80/HR + Super on all hours

subClassification: Mining - OperationsMining - Operations

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

2d ago

Listed one day 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)

1d ago

Listed one day ago

Mobile Plant Operators | FIFO Ex. Perth

at AUS Employment Services

This is a Contract/Temp job

Perth WA

Roster: 8:6 / 7:7,(day and night shifts)
Rate: $56.00 to $75.00 per hour + superannuation
Immediate start available

Roster: 8:6 / 7:7,(day and night shifts)
Rate: $56.00 to $75.00 per hour + superannuation
Immediate start available

Experienced Mining Operators wanted for FIFO roles from Perth, offering competitive rates. APPLY NOW!

subClassification: Mining - OperationsMining - Operations

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

1d ago

Listed four hours 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)

4h ago

Listed twenty days ago

Multiple FIFO Operators

at Hays | Resources & Mining

This is a Contract/Temp job

Brisbane QLD

FIFO Townsville, Cairns or Townsville
2/1 Roster
Day Shift Only

FIFO Townsville, Cairns or Townsville
2/1 Roster
Day Shift Only

Experienced Civil Mining Operators required for an on-going 2/1 roster in Far North QLD

subClassification: Mining - OperationsMining - Operations

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

20d ago

Listed one day ago

Loader/Excavator Mobile Crushing Operators

at CoreStaff Newcastle & Hunter

This is a Contract/Temp job

Newcastle, Newcastle, Maitland & Hunter NSW

Hunter Valley region - multiple sites
Immediate starts + weekly pay!
Ongoing work for experienced Mobile Crushing Operators

Hunter Valley region - multiple sites
Immediate starts + weekly pay!
Ongoing work for experienced Mobile Crushing Operators

Be part of large‑scale mobile crushing projects across Hunter Valley mine & quarry sites. Seeking experienced operators.

subClassification: Mining - OperationsMining - Operations

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

1d ago

Listed five days ago

Operator - FIFO

at PHE Pty Ltd

This is a Contract/Temp job

Adelaide SA

2:1 Roster - 12-hour days
Well-established business with over 50 years of stability
Flights, accommodation and meals provided

2:1 Roster - 12-hour days
Well-established business with over 50 years of stability
Flights, accommodation and meals provided

PHE empower people with the tools, training, and trust to shape lasting careers – and stronger project outcomes.

subClassification: Mining - OperationsMining - Operations

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

5d ago

Listed six hours ago

Plant Operator

at APG Workforce

Be an early applicant

This is a Contract/Temp job

Childers, Bundaberg & Wide Bay Burnett QLD

$45.70 per hour + super

Childers | Immediate Start
$45.70 per hour + super
ASAP start

Childers | Immediate Start
$45.70 per hour + super
ASAP start

We're currently seeking an experienced Plant Operator for a role based in Childers, with an ASAP start!

subClassification: Plant & Machinery OperatorsPlant & Machinery Operators

classification: Construction(Construction)

6h ago

Listed ten hours ago

Final Trim GPS Operators

at Programmed Skilled Workforce

Be an early applicant

This is a Contract/Temp job

Brisbane QLD

2:2 Roster | 11-hour Days
FIFO from Cairns or Brisbane
Accommodation + All Meals Provided

2:2 Roster | 11-hour Days
FIFO from Cairns or Brisbane
Accommodation + All Meals Provided

We're chasing highly skilled Final Trim & GPS Operators to join our client's team in Weipa, QLD.

subClassification: Mining - OperationsMining - Operations

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

10h ago

Listed five days ago

Underground Operators

at Scotford Fennessy Recruitment

This is a Contract/Temp job

Perth WA

Permanent roles with an owner-operated underground gold mine
FIFO Mid-West WA site with modern camp with short commute to site
Competitive package including bonuses, health cover and salary sacrificing

Permanent roles with an owner-operated underground gold mine
FIFO Mid-West WA site with modern camp with short commute to site
Competitive package including bonuses, health cover and salary sacrificing

Permanent FIFO opportunities with an owner-operated underground gold mine in WA's Mid-West, offering long-term stability and career development

Recruited byTom Fitzgerald

subClassification: Mining - OperationsMining - Operations

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

5d ago

Listed seven days ago

Civil Plant Operators

at Protech SA

This is a Contract/Temp job

Roxby Downs, Coober Pedy & Outback SA

Competitive

We are seeking experienced civil operators for an upcoming remote road upgrade project on the Strezlecki Track.

subClassification: Plant & Machinery OperatorsPlant & Machinery Operators

classification: Construction(Construction)

7d ago

Listed fourteen hours ago

Haul Truck/Multi-skilled Operator

at Programmed Skilled Workforce

Be an early applicant

This is a Contract/Temp job

Rockhampton, Rockhampton & Capricorn Coast QLD

Long-term job security
DIDO and BIBO, 7/7 Rotating Roster
Camp and Meals Provided

Long-term job security
DIDO and BIBO, 7/7 Rotating Roster
Camp and Meals Provided

Programmed Energy & Resources is seeking experienced Operators to join our team at a reputable Coal Mine west of Rockhampton.

subClassification: Mining - OperationsMining - Operations

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

14h ago

Listed six days ago

Multiskilled Quarry Operator - Oaklands Junction

at Randstad - Trades & Labour

This is a Contract/Temp job

Oaklands Junction, Melbourne VIC

$43 - $44 p.h. + Overtime, Penalty rates and Super

Experienced Front Loader - Faceloader and salesloader experience , Rigid haul truck operator with Quarry experience

subClassification: Plant & Machinery OperatorsPlant & Machinery Operators

classification: Construction(Construction)

6d ago

Listed five days ago

All Round Operator

at Scotford Fennessy Recruitment

This is a Contract/Temp job

Perth WA

$65 - $75 p/h + Super paid on all hours worked

2/1, possible 2/2 roster | Weekly pay and fast mobilisation
Ongoing Temp to Perm Opportunities Available
Pay rate: $65- $75 p/h + Super paid on all hours worked

2/1, possible 2/2 roster | Weekly pay and fast mobilisation
Ongoing Temp to Perm Opportunities Available
Pay rate: $65- $75 p/h + Super paid on all hours worked

Experienced All Round Operators | immediate start | Production Mining | FIFO Ex. Perth | 2/1 Roster, with possible 8/6 and 2/2

Recruited byKaylee Tetlow

subClassification: Mining - OperationsMining - Operations

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

5d ago

Listed seven hours ago

MPU Operators

at TBS Workforce Pty Ltd

Be an early applicant

This is a Contract/Temp job

Perth WA(Remote)

FIFO from Perth
8:6, 7:7 Roster
Excellent rates & super paid on all hours worked!

FIFO from Perth
8:6, 7:7 Roster
Excellent rates & super paid on all hours worked!

Grow your career and contribute to the success of our client's Drill & Blast teams in a Temp to Perm opportunity

subClassification: Mining - Drill & BlastMining - Drill & Blast

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

7h ago

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