Plant Operator - FIFO NT

Exact Contracting Pty Ltd; Northern Territory; Hybrid; AUD 100,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flights, meals and accommodation

Annual retention bonus up to $3000

Long-term employment and career growth

Exposure to diverse projects

Safety-focused environment

Job summary

Exact Contracting Pty Ltd is hiring multi-skilled operators for remote civil, road and mining projects in the Northern Territory. You will work a 14 days on, 7 days off FIFO roster, operating graders, excavators, dozers and loaders on remote sites with a strong emphasis on safety and teamwork.

The role requires HR licence, White Card and plant tickets, with GPS and final trim experience highly valued. Join a national contractor delivering high-quality services.

Qualifications

• Current HR driver's licence (essential).
• Current Construction White Card (essential).
• Nationally accredited plant tickets (desirable).
• GPS experience (highly desirable).
• Final trim experience (desirable).
• Previous plant operating experience on a civil project or mine site.
• Proven commitment to health and safety.
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively in a team; personal drive and results orientated.

Responsibilities

• Operate graders, excavators, dozers and loaders on remote civil, bulk earthworks and mining sites.
• Work on 14 days on / 7 days off FIFO roster from the Northern Territory.
• Contribute to safety, quality and on-time project delivery.
• Collaborate with site teams to achieve outcomes across projects.

Skills

Teamwork

Health & safety

Results oriented

Effective communication

Education

HR driver's licence

Construction White Card

Tools

GPS experience

Final trim experience

Plant tickets (nationally accredited)

Job description

Multi-skilled operators with experience in loaders, dozers, excavators and graders for remote civil, road and mining projects in the NT.

02nd November, 2026

Join the Exact team as an experienced multi-skilled operator and work on remote bulk and civil earthworks and mining projects in the Northern Territory.
The successful candidate will be required to work a 14 days on, 7 days off fly-in, fly-out (FIFO) roster.
Do you have experience operating our plant?

• Graders: CAT 12M, 14 M/H, 16 M/H, 150M and 24 H/M.


• Excavators: CAT 36t-120t and Hitachi 30t – 120t.


• Dozers: CAT D6, D8, D9, D10 and D11.


• Loaders: CAT 966, 980, 988 and 992.


• Water Carts, Haul Trucks, Rollers and Road Trains.

02nd November, 2026

Join the Exact team as an experienced multi-skilled operator and work on remote bulk and civil earthworks and mining projects in the Northern Territory.
The successful candidate will be required to work a 14 days on, 7 days off fly-in, fly-out (FIFO) roster.
Do you have experience operating our plant?

• Graders: CAT 12M, 14 M/H, 16 M/H, 150M and 24 H/M.


• Excavators: CAT 36t-120t and Hitachi 30t – 120t.


• Dozers: CAT D6, D8, D9, D10 and D11.


• Loaders: CAT 966, 980, 988 and 992.


• Water Carts, Haul Trucks, Rollers and Road Trains.

The successful candidate will possess the following:

• Current HR driver's licence (essential);


• Current ConstructionWhite card (essential);


• Nationally accredited plant tickets (desirable);


• GPS experience (highly desirable);


• Final trim experience (desirable);


• Previous plant operating experience on a civil project or mine site;


• Proven commitment to health and safety;


• Demonstrated ability to work effectively in a team; and


• Personal drive and results orientated.

What can we offer you?

• Flights, meals and accommodation provided;


• Annual retention bonus up to $3000;


• Long term employment and career progression and development;


• Exposure to a wide range of projects;


• Dedication to providing a high quality service and product;


• Focus on safety and innovation, zero harm.

Our Company:

We employ over 500 people nationally and have been delivering high quality, safe and innovative solutions to our clients since 1992 in the civil, mining, agriculture and water industries.

Pre-Employment:

All candidates are required to complete a National Police Check, pre-employment medical and drug and alcohol screening.

Only Shortlisted candidates for the advertised role will be contacted, however we do appreciate the time and effort provided in all applications received.