We are seeking experienced Plant, Crane & Rigging Operators. In this role, you will undertake essential material handling, mobile plant operation, vessel loading, slinging, rigging, and crane operations supporting critical naval defence programs.

Key Responsibilities

- Execute safe mobile plant and crane operations (including slewing and non-slewing mobile cranes CB, CN, C1, and forklifts LF) across shipyard manufacturing environments.

- Perform intermediate rigging, slinging, scaffolding support (SI), and material movement for naval defence structures and heavy components.

- Interpret and work directly from production work packs and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) under site supervision.

- Complete operational documentation, pre-start machinery inspections, and adhere strictly to equipment isolation and permit protocols.

- Maintain compliance with stringent site safety protocols, Life Saving Commitments, and environmental practices within a heavy industrial/maritime shipyard environment.

About You

To be successful in this role, you will bring strong operational problem-solving skills, a commitment to workplace safety, and a proven track record operating plant and rigging equipment in heavy manufacturing environments.

Qualifications & Experience:

- High Risk Work Licences (HRWL): Valid Forklift (LF) and Intermediate Rigging (RI), alongside Mobile Crane licences (CB, CN,



C1) and/or Intermediate Scaffolding (SI).

- Safety Tickets: Valid White Card and Confined Space Entry (CSE) ticket with at least 2 years remaining validity at commencement.

- Proven Operational Experience: Material handling, crane, rigging, or mobile plant operation in a heavy industry, marine, defence, manufacturing, or mining workplace.

- Physical & Technical Capability: Demonstrated ability to work safely in tight, confined spaces, at heights, and effectively within a safety-focused team.

Security Clearance & Eligibility Requirements

Due to the security nature of our work, applicants must meet the following criteria:

- Citizenship: Must be an Australian Citizen.

- ITAR Compliance: Must not have been born in an ITAR-listed country.

- Security Clearance: Must hold, or have the ability to obtain and maintain, an Australian Defence Security Clearance (AGSVA Negative Vetting Level 1).

- Background Check: Ability to clear a National Police Check (issued within 3 months) and pre-employment medical assessment (including mandatory spirometry and audiometry).

How to Apply

If you are ready to take your operational career to the next level and support a key national security effort, click 'Apply Now' or email your resume to [email protected].

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