Trenching Operator Contract Temp Jobs in Australia - Jun 2026

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)

2d ago

Listed nine days ago

Civil Operators | FIFO

at Techforce Personnel Pty.

This is a Contract/Temp job

Perth WA

Competitive Rates
Weekly Pay
Immediate Starts

Competitive Rates
Weekly Pay
Immediate Starts

Techforce are seeking experienced civil operators - APPLY NOW!

subClassification: Plant & Machinery OperatorsPlant & Machinery Operators

classification: Construction(Construction)

9d ago

Listed twenty six days ago

Civil Plant Operators

at DIG Personnel and Training Solutions Pty Ltd

This is a Contract/Temp job

Adelaide SA

$39 - $48 p.h. + Penalties

Multiple Civil Projects Across SA | Immediate Starts Available
Competitive Rates + Penalties + Weekly Pay
Ongoing Work for Reliable Operators & Drivers

Multiple Civil Projects Across SA | Immediate Starts Available
Competitive Rates + Penalties + Weekly Pay
Ongoing Work for Reliable Operators & Drivers

Join DIG Personnel! Civil Plant Operators needed across SA for ongoing projects, competitive rates, weekly pay & immediate starts.

subClassification: Plant & Machinery OperatorsPlant & Machinery Operators

classification: Construction(Construction)

26d ago•Expiring

Listed seventeen hours ago

FIFO Grader Operator

at Next Level Consulting Solutions

This is a Contract/Temp job

Brisbane QLD

$70-$80+ per hour.

FIFO: UTS/Final Trim Grader ($80+/hr) Operators. Brisbane to Roma, meals and accommodation provide. ASAP start available. 2 Months work minimum.

subClassification: Plant & Machinery OperatorsPlant & Machinery Operators

classification: Construction(Construction)

17h ago

Listed sixteen 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

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

subClassification: OtherOther

classification: Trades & Services(Trades & Services)

16d ago

Listed fourteen days ago

Excavator and Shovel Operators

at C.E.M. Alliance

This is a Contract/Temp job

Perth Airport, Perth WA

$68.00 to $85.00 per hour

Earn up to $85/hr + $2.5K sign-on bonus - paid weekly
Excavator & Shovel roles only on large production fleets
2:1 FIFO roster from Perth with long-term job security

Earn up to $85/hr + $2.5K sign-on bonus - paid weekly
Excavator & Shovel roles only on large production fleets
2:1 FIFO roster from Perth with long-term job security

FIFO Excavator & Shovel Operators wanted for WA mine sites. Top rates, weekly pay, long term - temp to perm with $2,500 sign-on bonus.

subClassification: Mining - OperationsMining - Operations

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

14d ago

Listed one day ago

Multiskilled Operator

at Torra Staffing and Recruitment

This is a Contract/Temp job

Badgerys Creek, Sydney NSW

AUD 45 per hour

Badgerys Creek location
Major bulk earthworks project
Competitive hourly rates

Badgerys Creek location
Major bulk earthworks project
Competitive hourly rates

Civil contractor delivering major bulk earthworks across Sydney, seeking experienced multiskilled operators for a large-scale project.

Recruited byShannon Marshall

subClassification: Plant & Machinery OperatorsPlant & Machinery Operators

classification: Construction(Construction)

1d ago

Listed fourteen hours ago

Civil Excavator Operator - Services & Detailed Excavation

at Pandanus Workforce

Be an early applicant

This is a Contract/Temp job

Holtze, Darwin NT

Flat rate + Daily Allowances (50 + hrs / wk)

Stay Local, Stay Connected
Competitive Pay without the Sacrifice
Specialised, High-Value Work

Stay Local, Stay Connected
Competitive Pay without the Sacrifice
Specialised, High-Value Work

We're looking for two (2) experienced Excavator Operators who are confident working around underground services (PUP) and tight access areas.

subClassification: Plant & Machinery OperatorsPlant & Machinery Operators

classification: Construction(Construction)

14h ago

Listed twenty two 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)

22d ago

Listed six days ago

Excavator & Dozer & All Round Operators

at C.E.M. Alliance

This is a Contract/Temp job

Perth Airport, Perth WA

$67.00 to $85.00 per hour

FIFO from Perth on 2/1 & 2/2 rosters across WA mine sites
$67-$85/hr + weekly pay + long-term 4-7 year projects
Immediate starts with leading mining contractors and ongoing work

FIFO from Perth on 2/1 & 2/2 rosters across WA mine sites
$67-$85/hr + weekly pay + long-term 4-7 year projects
Immediate starts with leading mining contractors and ongoing work

subClassification: Mining - OperationsMining - Operations

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

6d ago

Listed one day ago

Ancillary Operator

at Silverstone

This is a Contract/Temp job

Perth WA

FIFO from Perth to site | 8:6 Roster | 12-hour shifts minimum
Long term, temp to perm positions
Operating track dozer, wheel loader, graders, dump trucks experience

FIFO from Perth to site | 8:6 Roster | 12-hour shifts minimum
Long term, temp to perm positions
Operating track dozer, wheel loader, graders, dump trucks experience

Open pit, production operating track dozer, wheel loader, graders, dump trucks experience | 8:6 roster

subClassification: Mining - OperationsMining - Operations

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

1d ago

Listed fifteen 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)

15d ago

Listed one day ago

Shutdown Excavator Operators

at Workfast

This is a Contract/Temp job

Gold Coast QLD

$61/hr flat rate
FIFO from QLD
Meals and camp accommodation provided

$61/hr flat rate
FIFO from QLD
Meals and camp accommodation provided

Seeking Excavator Operators for on going FIFO work

subClassification: Plant & Machinery OperatorsPlant & Machinery Operators

classification: Construction(Construction)

1d ago

Listed twenty two days ago

Grader Operator - Civil

at JAG-x Australia

This is a Contract/Temp job

Perth WA

$60 - $63 p.h.

Long term work across minor and major bulk earthworks and road projects
2/1 FIFO, ex Perth, dayshift only, 11.5hr shifts
$60ph + Super on all hours worked

Long term work across minor and major bulk earthworks and road projects
2/1 FIFO, ex Perth, dayshift only, 11.5hr shifts
$60ph + Super on all hours worked

Civil all-rounders who can operate at least 3 pieces of gear, must have RII Tickets and ideally a WA HR Licence. Working on minor & major projects.

subClassification: Plant & Machinery OperatorsPlant & Machinery Operators

classification: Construction(Construction)

22d ago

Listed twenty eight 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)

28d ago•Expiring

Listed nineteen days ago

Civil Operators & Ground Crew - DCAC

at KMH Workforce

This is a Contract/Temp job

Perth WA

3:1 Roster
Immediate start opportunities
DCAC card - Essential

3:1 Roster
Immediate start opportunities
DCAC card - Essential

FIFO 3:1 roster in Exmouth! Seeking Civil Operators & Ground Crew with DCAC for immediate starts on a major defence project.

subClassification: Plant & Machinery OperatorsPlant & Machinery Operators

classification: Construction(Construction)

19d ago

Listed one day ago

Operator - Civil

at ZANCOTT Recruitment

This is a Contract/Temp job

Adelaide SA

$35 - $50 p.h. + + Penalties +Travel Allowance

Immediate starts on major civil projects across Adelaide
Competitive hourly rates + Penalties + Allowances
Long-term, ongoing work

Immediate starts on major civil projects across Adelaide
Competitive hourly rates + Penalties + Allowances
Long-term, ongoing work

Quality operators needed to join the crew immediately.

subClassification: Plant & Machinery OperatorsPlant & Machinery Operators

classification: Construction(Construction)

1d ago

Listed one day ago

Local Operators Wanted | All Rounders, Final Trim & HC Drivers

at Mining Maintenance and Fabrication Services

This is a Contract/Temp job

Perth WA

Competitive rates from $50-$60 + per hour
Temp-to-perm opportunities
Local Perth work

Competitive rates from $50-$60 + per hour
Temp-to-perm opportunities
Local Perth work

Multiple opportunities available for experienced Civil Operators across Perth Metro and Garden Island. Ongoing work opportunities, competitive rates

subClassification: Plant & Machinery OperatorsPlant & Machinery Operators

classification: Construction(Construction)

1d ago

Listed twelve days ago

Dozer / Grader / Wheel Loader Operators | FIFO ex Perth

at Programmed

This is a Contract/Temp job

Perth WA

$64 p.h. + super paid on all hours!

FIFO ex Perth to the Pilbara
$64 an hour + Super paid on all hours!
2/2 Roster - Ongoing role!

FIFO ex Perth to the Pilbara
$64 an hour + Super paid on all hours!
2/2 Roster - Ongoing role!

Programmed Energy and Resources is currently seeking experienced Mining Mobile Equipment Operators to join our Tier 1 Mining client in the Pilbara.

subClassification: Mining - OperationsMining - Operations

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

12d ago

Listed eight 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)

8d ago

Listed two days 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)

2d ago

Listed two days 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)

2d ago

Listed fourteen days ago

Mobile Crushing Operators

at CoreStaff Singleton

This is a Contract/Temp job

Singleton, Newcastle, Maitland & Hunter NSW(Remote)

Monday to Saturday - Not Roster based
Various Sites in the Hunter Valley and North
LAHA available

Monday to Saturday - Not Roster based
Various Sites in the Hunter Valley and North
LAHA available

Mobile Crushing Operating - Loader, Excavator, Crushing Equipment

subClassification: Mining - OperationsMining - Operations

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

14d ago

Listed sixteen hours ago

Multi Skilled Plant Operators

at Fetch Recruitment

This is a Contract/Temp job

Edinburgh, Adelaide SA

AUD 38.36 - 48 per hour, + penalties + travel

50+ Hour Weeks With Penalties
Long Term Project
Opportunity To Progress On Different Machines

50+ Hour Weeks With Penalties
Long Term Project
Opportunity To Progress On Different Machines

Join a leading national civil contractor on a well known Edinburgh project with large hours and ongoing stable work

Recruited byHasko Wright

subClassification: Plant & Machinery OperatorsPlant & Machinery Operators

classification: Construction(Construction)

16h ago

Listed sixteen hours ago

Excavator Operators

at Workfast

This is a Contract/Temp job

Brisbane QLD

$45/hr + Penalties + Super
Ongoing projects across Brisbane
Travel and meal allowances

$45/hr + Penalties + Super
Ongoing projects across Brisbane
Travel and meal allowances

Seeking highly skilled and reliable Excavator Operators for immediate-start, ongoing projects in Brisbane Central.

subClassification: Plant & Machinery OperatorsPlant & Machinery Operators

classification: Construction(Construction)

16h ago

Listed twenty days ago

Mobile Plant Operators

at Amalgam Recruitment

This is a Contract/Temp job

Port Hedland, Karratha & Pilbara WA

2 and 1 swings
Excellent long term opportunities
Excellent rates

2 and 1 swings
Excellent long term opportunities
Excellent rates

Excellent opportunity with an Australian leader in mining and civil projects

subClassification: Mining - OperationsMining - Operations

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

20d ago

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