CRANE OPERATORS & RIGGERS – BOWEN BASIN QLD

7/7 Roster | Ongoing Shutdown & Maintenance Work | Immediate Start

Location: Bowen Basin, Central Queensland
Roster: 7 Days On / 7 Days Off
Employment: Ongoing Labour Hire
Start Date: November 2026 – Immediate Mobilisation
Positions: Multiple Crane Operators & Riggers

About the Opportunity

Volley Recruit is seeking experienced Crane Operators and Riggers for ongoing opportunities with a leading crane and lifting services provider across Queensland's Bowen Basin.

With a significant pipeline of shutdowns, planned maintenance and ongoing operational work extending through to 2029, this is an excellent opportunity to secure consistent work on a predictable 7/7 roster.

Positions are available across multiple Central Queensland mining operations, including the Moranbah, Blackwater and Nebo regions.

Positions Available:
Crane Operators
- C0 Open Crane Licence essential
- Experience operating mobile cranes in mining, shutdown or heavy industrial environments
- Experience with Franna, slew and/or crawler cranes highly regarded
- Robust understanding of lifting procedures, load charts and safe crane operations

Riggers
- Current High Risk Work Licence – RI or RA (RB considered subject to site requirements)
- Experience in crane operations, shutdowns, maintenance and heavy lifting
- Competent in dogging, load movement and rigging procedures
- Experience working alongside mobile crane crews in mining environments

Essential Requirements
- Current High Risk Work Licence relevant to the position




- Valid Coal Board Medical / QLD Coal Mine Workers' Health Assessment
- Current Standard 11
- Working at Heights certification
- Current driver's licence
- Demonstrated mining, shutdown or industrial experience
- Ability to meet site-specific induction, competency and drug and alcohol requirements
- Available to mobilise at short notice

What's on Offer?
- 7/7 roster offering excellent work-life balance
- Ongoing opportunities with a strong work pipeline through to 2028+
- Shutdown, planned maintenance and business-as-usual work
- Multiple Bowen Basin mining locations
- Competitive EBA-aligned pay rates
- Four hours of paid mobilisation for eligible workers travelling over 200 km, subject to applicable arrangements
- Opportunity to establish a long-term working relationship with a major crane and lifting services provider

About Volley Recruit
Volley Recruit is an Indigenous and LGBTQ+ owned labour hire and recruitment company, specialising in connecting skilled workers with leading employers across mining, construction, infrastructure and heavy industry.

We pride ourselves on building strong relationships, providing reliable opportunities and supporting our workforce throughout their assignments.

Apply Now

If you're an experienced Crane Operator or Rigger looking for consistent work on a 7/7 roster in the Bowen Basin, we want to hear from you!

Apply now with your updated resume, relevant High Risk Work Licences, Standard 11 and Coal Board Medical.

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