Australia, Weipa
Fulltime: 84 hrs a week
Experience: Not applicable
Education Level: Vocational School
Mining
Closing: 15 August 2025

Introduction

About this role

Brunel is seeking multiple Ground Crew Workers to join the Haul Roads Project in Weipa. This role is critical in supporting heavy machinery operations and ensuring the smooth execution of site activities. The successful candidates will assist operators, perform general labouring duties, and occasionally step in as machinery operators when required.

This is a FIFO position with flights covered from Brisbane or Cairns on a 2/1 roster (2 weeks on, 1 week off). The project is expected to run until December 2025, offering a stable contract opportunity.

  • Assist Heavy Machinery Operators with daily tasks, including excavation, grading, and haul road maintenance.

  • Conduct general labouring duties

  • Perform pre-start checks on equipment and report any faults or maintenance requirements.

  • Follow safety protocols and contribute to a hazard-free work environment.

  • Assist with traffic management and site coordination as needed.

  • Occasionally operate machinery (if certified) to cover operator roles when required.

  • Support survey and construction teams with marking and measuring tasks.

  • Maintain clean and organised worksites, ensuring compliance with environmental and site regulations.

Is this you?

About you

  • RII machinery tickets (highly regarded - e.g., excavator, loader, dozer, grader, moxy, watercart).

  • Previous experience in mining, civil construction, or heavy labouring roles.

  • Ability to work in a physically demanding outdoor environment.

  • Strong teamwork and communication skills.

  • Coal board medical or ability to obtain

  • Driver's licence

  • Willingness to work FIFO on a 2/1 roster.

What we offer 

  • Paid FIFO and travel
  • Salary sacrificing
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
  • Monthly Bonus paid at the end of project

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 and Port Moresby, which are further backed by the strength and reach of a truly global network spanning over 45 countries, 120 offices and 45 years of successful operation.

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

Do you have questions?

If you have any questions or would like to discuss the details of this role, please contact C.down@brunel.net

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