Mobile Plant Operators

About Brunel

Brunel is a recruitment and flexible workforce solution provider which connects talented people with opportunities throughout Australasia and around the world. We specialise in highly skilled roles across a variety of technical, professional, trades and craft disciplines, pairing candidates with industry-leading projects and organisations on a contract, permanent or secondment basis.

Operating in Australasia since 1997, Brunel has major bases of operation in Perth, Sydney, Brisbane, Melbourne and Port Moresby, which are further backed by the strength and reach of a truly global network spanning over 45 countries, 120 offices and 50 years of successful operation.

Brunel is proud to be equal opportunity employer and encourages applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander and female candidates.

About the Role

Introduction We are seeking multiple Mobile Plant Operators based in Dampier and/or Karratha, with experience operating a range of heavy machinery including graders, loaders, watercarts and HC trucks.

About this role This residential opportunity offers the chance to work across vital infrastructure projects that support the safe movement of personnel, equipment, and resources throughout one of Australia's most significant mining and rail networks.

• Salary: $53 - $56 an hour plus super depending on experience
• Type: Residential
• Location: Dampier / Karratha, WA
• Roster: 8 Days On, 6 Days Off
• Shifts: Days Only
• Initial 6 month engagement with high possibility of ongoing work

Is this you?

• Minimum Australian Working Rights are required for this role
• Minimum 2 years' experience operating heavy machinery
• Experience within mining, civil, construction, rail, transport, or infrastructure environments
• Proven experience operating:
  • CAT Graders
  • Rollers
  • Watercarts
  • Loaders
  • HC Trucks
• Current unrestricted Australian Driver's Licence
• HR Licence minimum
• HC Licence highly desirable
• Strong commitment to workplace health and safety
• Ability to work effectively within a team environment
• Good communication and problem-solving skills
• Ability to work independently when required
• Strong attention to detail and ability to follow procedures
• Flexibility to travel between work locations and relocate equipment where required
• Ability to meet site medical and fitness requirements

What we offer

• Super paid on all hours
• Salary sacrificing
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Corporate discounts

About Brunel (continued)

Brunel is a recruitment and flexible workforce solution provider which connects talented people with opportunities throughout Australasia and around the world. We specialise in highly skilled roles across a variety of technical, professional, trades and craft disciplines, pairing candidates with industry-leading projects and organisations on a contract, permanent or secondment basis.

Operating in Australasia since 1997, Brunel has major bases of operation in Perth, Sydney, Brisbane, Melbourne and Port Moresby, which are further backed by the strength and reach of a truly global network spanning over 45 countries, 120 offices and 50 years of successful operation.

Brunel is proud to be equal opportunity employer and encourages applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander and female candidates.

If you have any questions, please contact m.foster@brunel.net

Closing: 30 September 2026

Apply Now MFCorporate recruiter Maddison Foster