Machine Operator | Northern Territory

Why Apply

Tired of the same NZ civil sites paying the same average rates? This is a chance to earn serious money operating real plant on infrastructure projects in the NT, with your accommodation and vehicle covered on top.

• Earn $45.67 to $64.91/hr plus super, working 60 to 70 hours a week across a 6-day roster. Your take-home adds up fast.
• Accommodation and a vehicle are both provided. No rent to sort, no car to worry about. More of your pay stays in your pocket.
• Work across excavators, loaders, skid steers, rollers, graders, and water carts on earthworks, drainage, roadworks, and real civil infrastructure.
• Build experience across a wide variety of plant and civil disciplines. The more machines you can operate, the more valuable you become.
• Join a crew with a solid pipeline of NT projects. This is not a short-term contract. There is ongoing work here for the right operator.

The Role

You will be operating civil construction plant across a range of projects in and around Alice Springs. The work is hands-on, varied, and out in the open. No two days are the same.

• Operating excavators, loaders, skid steers, rollers, graders, and water carts
• Carrying out excavation, trenching, backfilling, bulk earthworks, and final trim
• Working to set levels and grades using plans, string lines, lasers, and GPS
• Trenching for stormwater, drainage, electrical, and communications services
• Assisting with lifting and placing pipes, pits, kerbs, and other infrastructure
• Conducting daily pre-start checks and keeping plant logbooks up to date
• Working closely with supervisors, engineers, and other operators on site
• Maintaining a safe worksite and following SWMS and site safety plans

What We Need

• Proven experience operating plant in a civil construction environment
• Valid driver licence (non-negotiable)
• Relevant plant tickets or VOCs across excavator, loader, skid steer, roller, or grader
• Experience with trenching, drainage, and bulk earthworks
• Willingness to relocate to Alice Springs and commit to 6-day, 60 to 70-hour weeks

Why This Role

The rates here are well above what most civil operators are earning back home, and with accommodation and a vehicle included your costs are minimal. You will get exposure to a broad range of plant and civil work that keeps your skills sharp and your options open. If you want a couple of years that actually set you up financially, this is worth the move.

How to Apply

If you are ready to earn more and build a proper future in Australia, apply now or get in touch for a confidential chat. Phone: 0275076335 Email: talent1@standuprecruitment.co.nz Even if you are just curious, reach out and let's talk it through.