Crane Operators

Civmec Construction & Engineering Pty Ltd; Eneabba; On-site; AUD 59,000 - 84,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Travel allowance

Site allowance

Project completion bonus

Job summary

Civmec is seeking experienced Crane Operators for the Eneabba Rare Earths Refinery Project in Eneabba, WA. The roster is 2 weeks on, 1 week off and company-provided bus transport to site from Perth Airport.

Rate starts from $52.00 per hour plus penalties, with $4.00 per hour site allowance, plus travel allowance and weekly project completion bonus. Applicants must have crane experience and pass pre-employment checks. This is a full-time site role with Civmec’s safety-focused culture.

Qualifications

• CO Operators with demonstrated experience operating 80t rough terrain cranes and Frannas.
• Proven heavy lift capability on large-scale projects.
• Crawler crane experience highly regarded and beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Operate large capacity cranes across varying ground conditions, ensuring safe, stable lifts that meet project standards.
• Support complex lifting operations with Civmec procedures and engineered lift plans.
• Maintain high safety and quality outcomes while aligning with site requirements.

Skills

Crane operation

Crawler crane experience

Heavy lift

Tools

80t rough terrain cranes

Frannas

Job description

Civmec is an Australian-owned, integrated, multidisciplinary heavy engineering and construction services provider to the energy, resources, infrastructure, marine and defence sectors. Our diversification enables us to operate extensively across the nation, supporting a wide range of landmark projects and providing variety and career development opportunities for our workforce.

Join the Civmec Team

Civmec is proud to be delivering a major package of Structural, Mechanical, Piping, Electrical and Instrumentation (SMPE&I) installation works for the Eneabba Rare Earths Refinery Project in partnership with Iluka Resources.

As Australia's first fully integrated rare earths refinery, this landmark project will play a vital role in the future of critical minerals processing. We are seeking experienced Crane Operators to join our Construction team and contribute to the successful delivery of one of Australia's most significant resources projects.

Location: Eneabba, WA
Roster: 2 weeks on, 1 week off
Travel: Company-provided bus transport to and from site via Perth Airport

Full-Time Rates

• Crane Operator commencing from $52.00 per hour + penalties
• $4.00 per hour site allowance
• $200 travel allowance per completed swing
• $100 per week project completion bonus accrual
• 1.75 hours severance accrual per completed week

The Role

• Advantageous crawler crane experience, with hands on familiarity operating large capacity cranes across varying ground conditions, contributing to stable, controlled, and compliant lifting activities.
• Solid background working on large scale construction and resources projects, consistently delivering safe, high quality outcomes while meeting productivity expectations and maintaining strong alignment with project safety and operational standards.
• Demonstrated heavy lift expertise, supporting complex, high risk lifting operations in accordance with Civmec procedures, engineered lift plans, and Eneabba site requirements, ensuring every lift is executed safely and efficiently.

About You

To be successful in the role you will possess the following:

• CO Operators with demonstrated experience operating 80t rough terrain cranes and Frannas
• Proven heavy lift capability
• Crawler crane experience (highly regarded)
• Valid White Card (Nationally Recognised Construction Safety Awareness Card)
• Prior experience working on construction project sites
• Ability to successfully complete a pre employment medical and drug & alcohol screening

At Civmec, we offer an inclusive workplace built on family values, with a ‘Never Assume’ culture, sustained by our experienced and supportive management team. We believe our workforce is our greatest asset, and that’s why we provide an environment rich in career development opportunities to upskill and develop professionally. Our generous Reward and Recognition scheme recognises employees that go the extra mile. Our staff discount scheme gives you discounts on a range of travel, entertainment, vehicle and lifestyle choices.

Civmec is an equal opportunity employer and encourages applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders. Defence force experience is desirable, and veterans are encouraged to apply.

We respectfully request no agency submissions.