Surface Grinder Contract Temp Jobs in Australia - Jul 2026

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PRODUCTION EXCAVATOR OPERATOR

This is a Contract/Temp job

Roster: 2/1 & 8/6
Rates: $68 - $80
Temp to Perm Opportunities

This is your chance to step into a high-paying, long-term FIFO role with one of the industry's most trusted workforce partners.

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

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Mobile Plant Operators

at Amalgam Recruitment

This is a Contract/Temp job

Port Hedland, Karratha & Pilbara WA

Various Rates / Various Plant

All long, term | All 2&1 | All perm after 3 months (no rate change)
Excellent facilities and workign environment
Production

Excellent long term opportunities on various mobile plant. Pays rates (depending on machines) range from $57ph to $75ph

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

Featured•Expiring

Listed one day 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)

1d ago

Listed two days ago

Final Trim Plant Operators

at DTMT Construction

Immediate start

This is a Contract/Temp job

Bibra Lake, Perth WA

We are currently seeking experienced detailed final trim excavator, dozer and grader all round operators who are available for on going FIFO work.

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

2d ago

Listed three 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)

3d ago

Listed ten days ago

Excavator Operator

at Skout Solutions Pty Ltd

This is a Contract/Temp job

Brisbane Airport, Brisbane QLD

$42 - $43 p.h. + OT

Join Ventia's Brisbane Airport Corporation contract in an Excavator. Road maintenance between Air sites across Brisbane Airport land and Port of Bris.

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

10d ago

Listed one day ago

Earthmoving Operators | Dozer | Grader | Scraper

at ReadyForce Personnel

This is a Contract/Temp job

Mandurah & Peel WA

Competitive rate and allowances
Home every night
Long term opportunities

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

1d ago

Listed twenty four days ago

Crusher Operator

at Silverstone

This is a Contract/Temp job

Kalgoorlie, Kalgoorlie, Goldfields & Esperance WA

2/1 roster
$65-$67 per hour + super on all hours
Goldfields & Pilbara based

Silverstone are looking for several Crusher Operators to join the team.

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

24d ago•Expiring

Listed nineteen days ago

Excavator and Grader Operators

at Patterson Civil Earthworks Pty Ltd

This is a Contract/Temp job

Adelaide SA

$50 – $60 per hour

Final trim and detailed works operators for projects in Adelaide, SA.

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

19d ago

Listed nine days ago

Grader Operator

at JAG-x Australia

This is a Contract/Temp job

Perth WA

$60 - $61 p.h.

2/1 FIFO ex Perth, 12hr dayshift only
Temp to Perm opportunity for the right candidate
$60ph + Super on all hours worked

Grading shire roads for MRWA, mine rehab projects within the gold fields region. Machines are CAT 140h, no final trim required on these projects.

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

9d ago

Listed three days ago

Excavator Operator

at Talent Focus

This is a Contract/Temp job

Essendon, Melbourne VIC

Immediate start
Ongoing work
Multiple Site locations

We are currently seeking experienced Excavator Operators for multiple ongoing projects across Melbourne Metro and Melbourne Airport.

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

3d ago

Listed ten days ago

All Rounder

at Techforce Personnel Pty.

This is a Contract/Temp job

Perth WA

Competitive Rates
FIFO 2:1 Roster
Big Gear. Bigger Opportunities

ALL ROUNDER OPERATORS WANTED — DIG INTO A BETTER FUTURE WITH TECHFORCE

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

10d ago

Listed three days ago

Trade Assistant - Welding

at Skillforce Recruitment Pty Ltd

This is a Contract/Temp job

Cockburn Central, Perth WA

Mig Welding
Forklift Ticket
Reliable Transport

Great Opportunity - Long Term Mig Welding

Recruited byRita Briggs

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

3d ago

Listed twenty seven days ago

Plant Operator Scraper

at Chandler Macleod

This is a Contract/Temp job

Brisbane QLD

AUD 63 - 71 per hour

2:1 Roster
FIFO from Eastern States
$1000 Monthly Bonus (conditions apply)

Scraper Operators to support a range of upcoming civil construction and earthworks projects

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

27d ago•Expiring

Listed ten days ago

Final Trim Operators

at Core Talent

This is a Contract/Temp job

East Perth, Perth WA

Competitive Rates Available

Ongoing civil projects across WA
Multi-machine final trim work using GPS
Competitive rates & immediate starts

Experienced final trim operators needed for multi-machine civil works. GPS essential. Ongoing roles, great rates, immediate starts.

Recruited byAisling Boland

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

10d ago

Listed one day ago

Grader Operator

at LO-GO Appointments WA

This is a Contract/Temp job

Perth WA

$65 to $80 per hour plus Super

We are currently seeking an experienced Final Trim Grader Operator for one of our clients located at Australia's Indian Ocean Territories.

subClassification: Government - LocalGovernment - Local classification: Government & Defence(Government & Defence)

1d ago

Listed twenty days ago

All Rounder Operator

at Randstad - Construction, Property & Engineering

This is a Contract/Temp job

Darwin NT

$55 - $65 p.h. + + Super

We are seeking a reliable, multi-skilled All-Round Operator to join our team for an immediate start.

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

20d ago

Listed twenty two days ago

Multi-Skilled Civil Machine Operators

at AWX Sunshine Coast

This is a Contract/Temp job

Caloundra, Sunshine Coast QLD

+ Penalties + Super

Experienced Multi-Skilled Machine Operators to join our team for Major Sunshine Coast Projects.

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

22d ago

Listed twenty seven days ago

Scraper Operator & Final Trim operators

at Brunel

This is a Contract/Temp job

Weipa Airport, Cairns & Far North QLD

$70 - $70.65 p.h. + Super + Bonus

Immediate start!
Multiple positions!
$70.65PH + Bonus

Brunel is seeking experienced Scraper and final Trim operators to join our team for the delivery of the Haul Roads Project in Weipa.

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

27d ago•Expiring

Listed twenty four days ago

Fixed Plant Operator

at Silverstone

This is a Contract/Temp job

Port Hedland, Karratha & Pilbara WA

2/1 roster
Pilbara based
$60 - $65 Per hour + super on all hours

Silverstone are looking for experienced Fixed plant operators to join the team.

subClassification: Mining - ProcessingMining - Processing classification: Mining, Resources & Energy(Mining, Resources & Energy)

24d ago•Expiring

Listed eleven days ago

Fabricator/Welder

at FindStaff Pty Ltd

This is a Contract/Temp job

Unanderra, Wollongong, Illawarra & South Coast NSW

$49 - $51 p.h.

Great location and conditions
Work with a diverse team that has your back
Attractive remuneration

Are you an experienced Fabricato/Welder with strong mechanical aptitude and a solid understanding of heavy industrial equipment?

subClassification: Welders & BoilermakersWelders & Boilermakers classification: Trades & Services(Trades & Services)

11d ago

Listed twenty one days ago

Plant Operators

at Fetch Recruitment

This is a Contract/Temp job

Gawler, Adelaide SA

AUD 40.99 - 50 per hour, + penalties + travel

50+ Hour Weeks With Penalties
Huge Pipeline of Projects
Temp to Perm Opportunity

With a range of new projects won (infrastructure and subdivision) Fetch are seeking experienced machine operators to join growing crews

Recruited byHasko Wright

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

21d ago

Listed twenty days ago

Grader/All Rounder Operator

at iContracting

This is a Contract/Temp job

Perth WA

Join our growing company
Supportive working environment
Attractive rewards and benefits

iContracting have opportunities to join our progressive upcoming company on exciting Pilbara based Civil earthworks projects.

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

20d ago

Listed twenty three days ago

Excavator Operator

at Atom Resources

This is a Contract/Temp job

Camden, Sydney NSW

$45-$55 plus consistent 50 hours weeks

Long term job sites - 12 months plus
Opportunity for a full time position once proven
Above award pay rates and a great work environment

Excavator Operator

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

23d ago

Listed twenty one days ago

Multi Skilled Operators | FIFO | Scraper, Moxy, Excavator, Graders

at Engineering Trades Australia

This is a Contract/Temp job

Brisbane QLD

Flights from Brisbane or Cairns
ASAP Start!
Multiple vacancies!

Calling all FIFO operators - ASAP start!!

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

21d ago

Listed fifteen days ago

Scraper Operators

at AWX Central Queensland

This is a Contract/Temp job

Rockhampton, Rockhampton & Capricorn Coast QLD

AUD 67 per hour

BIBO from Mackay / FIFO from Brisbane
Camp, meals & transport provided
On-going work

AWX offering BIBO from Mackay & FIFO from Brisbane for Scraper Operators, incentive payment and on going work in the Bowen Basin.

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

15d ago

Listed twenty one days ago

Excavator Operator | Ongoing into Full Time | Gold Coast & Brisbane

at Fusion People Pty Ltd

This is a Contract/Temp job

Brisbane QLD

Great Rates + OT + Travel + Meal + Super

Excavator Operator Wanted | Gold Coast
Ongoing into Full Time Opportunity
Large Civil Contractor

Excavator Operator | Gold Coast & Brisbane | Ongoing - Full Time | HUGE Overtime | Leading Civil Contractor

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

21d ago•Expiring

Listed twenty eight days ago

Grader Operators

at Topex Mining Services

This is a Contract/Temp job

Perth WA

Excellent hourly rate + super on all hours
FIFO from Perth - 2:1 roster - day shifts only
Growth and development opportunities

Are you an experienced Grader Operator with skills in road maintenance, GPS, and Final Trim? Apply today to join our growing team in WA!

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

28d ago•Expiring

Listed twenty two days ago

Grader Operator

at Next Level Consulting Solutions

This is a Contract/Temp job

Southern Suburbs & Logan, Brisbane QLD

GPS/UTS Grader Operator | $65+ p/h + Penalties | Brisbane Permanent / Temp-to-Perm | Local Brisbane Work | Monday to Friday

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

22d ago

Listed thirteen days ago

Scraper Operator

at Hays | Trades & Labour

This is a Contract/Temp job

Ballarat, Ballarat & Central Highlands VIC

$58.0 - $80.0 p.h.

Major Mining Contract
Ongoing temp to perm work
Drive-In - Drive-out Options available (with Accommodation provided)

Scraper operators wanted for a major mining project 1 hour outside of Melbourne CBD. DIDO options available.

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

13d ago

Listed twenty nine days ago

Grader Operators Needed in Sydney

at Synchro Group Pty Ltd

This is a Contract/Temp job

Sydney NSW

Ongoing work
$60-$75 per hour depending on experience
Long-term opportunities

Brix Projects are looking for experienced Grader Operators for ongoing civil infrastructure projects across Sydney.

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

29d ago•Expiring

Listed fifteen days ago

Excavator Operator

at Fetch Recruitment

This is a Contract/Temp job

Angle Vale, Adelaide SA

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

Competitive rates
Ongoing opportunities
Growth + Development + Training

Are you looking to pursue a career in the Civil Construction Industry?

Recruited byLaura Millar

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

15d ago

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