operational

excavator operator

darwin city, northern territory

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this job offer closes 6 december 2026

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this job offer closes 6 december 2026

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darwin city, northern territory
au$ 45 - au$ 65 per hour
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posted 5 november 2026

reference number: 90M0718129_5400583154102292074

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Key Responsabilites:

Precision trenching and service locating for deep utilities, stormwater, and drainage installations.
Bulk earthworks, detailed excavation, battering, and benching around live base services.
Loading haul trucks and managing stockpiles safely on busy civil alignments.
Conducting thorough daily pre-start checks and routine plant maintenance.
Strictly adhering to Defence airfield/base security protocols and site safety standards.

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Whats on offer:

Guaranteed steady work right through the Darwin Wet Season.
Paid weekly, plus overtime penalties.
Modern, well-maintained fleet and a professional site team.
Pathway to extended defence and civil infrastructure projects across the Top End.

Key Requirements:

Australian Citizenship: Mandatory (defence base security access and baseline clearance eligibility).
Licences & Tickets: Valid Nationally Accredited Excavator Ticket (LE / RIIHAN309F or equivalent) and a current White Card / CPCCWHS1001.
Trenching Experience: Proven civil experience in detailed trenching around existing live services and utilities.
Local Commitment: Darwin-based or willing to relocate locally for the duration of the Wet Season.
Pre-Employment Checks: Must be able to pass a national police check, site induction security protocols, and pre-employment medical (including drug & alcohol screening).

At Randstad, we are passionate about providing equal employment opportunities and embracing diversity to the benefit of all. We actively encourage applications from any background.

Key Responsabilites:

Precision trenching and service locating for deep utilities, stormwater, and drainage installations.
Bulk earthworks, detailed excavation, battering, and benching around live base services.
Loading haul trucks and managing stockpiles safely on busy civil alignments.
Conducting thorough daily pre-start checks and routine plant maintenance.
Strictly adhering to Defence airfield/base security protocols and site safety standards.

Whats on offer:

Guaranteed steady work right through the Darwin Wet Season.
Paid weekly, plus overtime penalties.
Modern, well-maintained fleet and a professional site team.
Pathway to extended defence and civil infrastructure projects across the Top End.

Key Requirements:
...

Australian Citizenship: Mandatory (defence base security access and baseline clearance eligibility).
Licences & Tickets: Valid Nationally Accredited Excavator Ticket (LE / RIIHAN309F or equivalent) and a current White Card / CPCCWHS1001.
Trenching Experience: Proven civil experience in detailed trenching around existing live services and utilities.
Local Commitment: Darwin-based or willing to relocate locally for the duration of the Wet Season.
Pre-Employment Checks: Must be able to pass a national police check, site induction security protocols, and pre-employment medical (including drug & alcohol screening).

At Randstad, we are passionate about providing equal employment opportunities and embracing diversity to the benefit of all. We actively encourage applications from any background.

key responsibilities
- Precision trenching and service locating for deep utilities, stormwater, and drainage installations.Bulk earthworks, detailed excavation, battering, and benching around live base services.Loading haul trucks and managing stockpiles safely on busy civ
qualification
- RIIMPO320F - Conduct Civil Construction Excavator Operations

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