Operators -FIFO from Cairns or Darwin (18 days on 10 days off)

GEBIE Civil and Construction Pty Ltd; Cairns Regional; On-site; AUD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Accommodation and meals provided

Roster flexibility

5 weeks annual leave

Christmas shutdown leave

Access to recreation facilities

Friendly team culture

Job summary

GEBIE Civil and Construction Pty Ltd is seeking Civil Operators to join our team for FIFO work from Cairns or Darwin. The roles involve operating mobile plant on civil projects across our sites, with an 18 days on/10 days off roster.

To be successful you will have 5+ years of experience on excavators, dozers, loaders or skid steers, hold current RII tickets, and be able to pass a full pre-employment medical in Darwin or Cairns. Accommodation and meals are provided.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5+ years’ experience operating mobile plant on civil projects.
• Operator RII’s essential.
• Experience with Side Tipper, Tilt Tray and Float work desirable.
• GEMCO dams and quarries current – highly desirable.

Responsibilities

• Operate mobile plant on civil projects across worksites.
• Be flexible around roster and travel requirements and work unsupervised as part of a small team.
• Pass a full pre-employment medical in Darwin or Cairns.
• Maintain safety standards and communicate effectively with the team.

Skills

Mobile plant operation

RII certified

Excavator

Dozer

Front end loader

Skid steer/Posi Track

Education

GEMCO dams and quarries experience

Tools

Side Tipper

Tilt Tray

Job description

Operators -FIFO from Cairns or Darwin (18 days on 10 days off)

GEBIE Civil and Construction Pty Ltd – Cairns QLD

GEBIE Civil and Construction (GCC) is the commercial subsidiary of Groote Eylandt and Bickerton Island Enterprises Aboriginal Corporation (GEBIE). GCC undertakes Civil and Construction projects across the Groote Archipelago and has a commercial workshop for vehicles, plant, and equipment.

Due to continued growth both with our ongoing and with our newly awarded projects we are looking for experienced Civil Operators to work with the GCC staff and the community in delivery of our operations.

Our Civil Projects are varied and include general earthworks, construction and maintenance of roads, production and our batch plants supply of concrete and equipment wet hire.

Skills and Experience Required:

• Minimum 5+ years’ experience operating mobile plant on civil projects- Excavator, Dozer, Front End Loader, Roller, Skid Steer/Posi Track (More than one would be preferred, not all are essential).


• Operator RII’s are essential


• Experience with Side Tipper, Tilt Tray and Float work desirable


• GEMCO dams and quarries current – highly desirable

For all positions:

• Be flexible around roster and travel requirements


• Ability to use initiative, prioritise and work within defined timeframes


• Physical capacity to manually handle 20kg unassisted


• A commitment to working safely


• Applicants must be able to pass a full pre-employment medical in Darwin or Cairns


• The ability to work unsupervised and as part of a small team


• Good verbal and written communication skills

In addition to a generous remuneration package, we offer:

• Accommodation and meals are provided at the Groote Eylandt 4-star Lodge, with a resort‑style pool, a modern bar and restaurant, exercise facilities and waterfront rooms


• Flexibility within roster


• 5 weeks annual leave + 1-week additional Christmas shutdown leave


• Accommodation and meals are provided at the Groote Eylandt 4-star Lodge, with a resort‑style pool, a modern bar and restaurant, exercise facilities and waterfront rooms


• Every Sunday is a non‑workday which allows you time to explore the pristine coastline and remote fishing and camping recreational areas


• Access to golf, fishing, gym, pool, tennis, squash, dining venues and supermarket


• A friendly and supportive work culture with training and development opportunities

GCC reserves the right to make an earlier appointment should a suitable candidate be found. No agency contact please.