- Excavator Operators – Dredging Project

- 2:1 Roster

- 12-Hour Dayshift

About the Role

We are seeking experienced and safety-focused Excavator Operators for an upcoming dredging project.

These positions will suit reliable, hardworking candidates with relevant civil construction, mining, earthworks or heavy equipment experience who are comfortable working in a hands-on project environment.

Excavator Operators must have experience operating excavators ranging from 30T to 90T, with experience operating 50T equipment highly regarded. Multi-skilled operators with experience operating excavators, loaders and Moxy trucks are encouraged to apply. Experience operating GPS-guided and long-reach excavators will be highly regarded.

Key Responsibilities

- Assist with dredging operations, earthworks and general project activities

- Operate HC trucks and assist with labouring duties as required

- Operate excavators ranging from 30T to 90T, depending on the position

- Operate machinery safely and efficiently in accordance with site procedures

- Assist with loading, unloading and moving materials and equipment

- Follow GPS guidance, survey information and site instructions where required

- Undertake additional labouring or multi-skilled duties when required

- Complete pre-start inspections and report equipment faults or safety concerns

What You Will Need

- Previous experience in civil construction, mining, earthworks, dredging or a similar heavy industry environment

- Demonstrated experience operating 30T–90T excavators





- Experience operating 50T excavators highly regarded

- Multi-skilled experience operating excavators, loaders and Moxy trucks highly regarded

- GPS excavator experience highly regarded

- Long-reach excavator experience advantageous

- Must be willing to undertake labouring and other duties when required

- Moxy ticket/licence required

- Current driver's licence, with validity subject to verification

- Ability to pass the required medical

- Ability to complete all required site inductions

- Robust commitment to workplace health and safety

- Reliable, flexible and able to work effectively within a team

What's In It For You

- Opportunity to work on a major dredging project

- 2:1 roster, 12-hour dayshifts only

- Opportunity to utilise and develop heavy equipment operating skills

- Work alongside experienced civil construction and earthworks teams

- Opportunity for multi-skilled operators to apply their experience across different machinery types

Role Details

- Location: Groote Eylandt

- Project: Dredging Project

- Project will run November until potentially June 2026

- Roster: 2 weeks on, 1 week off (2:1)

- Hours: 12-hour dayshifts only

- Flights: Brisbane, Cairns and Darwin departures only at this stage, pending site confirmation

Apply Now

Click on the apply button or contact me on:

Number: 61 8 6462 1190

Email: ****@workpac.com

Zoe Loftus – Recruitment Coordinator Team Leader | WorkPac Industrial WA

Job Order Number: D.INDJ2026151808

📌 Excavator Operator (Darwin)
🏢 Workpac Group
📍 Darwin