" \u003cdiv class=\"ja-job-details\"\u003e \u003ch2 class=\"title\"\u003eAncillary Operator\u003c/h2\u003e \u003cdiv class=\"meta\"\u003e \u003cul class=\"classifications\"\u003e \u003c/ul\u003e \u003cp class=\"date-posted\"\u003e 1/10/2026 \u003c/p\u003e \u003c/div\u003e \u003cul class=\"bullet-points\"\u003e \u003cli\u003eMining, Resources \u0026amp; Energy\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eMobile Plant Operator\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eNorthern Territory (FIFO ex Darwin)\u003c/li\u003e \u003c/ul\u003e \u003cdiv class=\"description\"\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eAbout the company\u003c/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Our client is a global diversified resources company operating an open-cut base metals mine in a remote part of the Northern Territory. The operation produces zinc, lead and silver for customers worldwide, and the team is known for safety, innovation and a long-term outlook. Crews fly in and out from Darwin, and the company prioritises Territorians and people ready to relocate.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eAbout the role\u003c/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYou\u0027ll join the mine production crew as an Ancillary Operator, working safely in a complex, high-risk environment to keep production efficient and on plan. You\u0027ll work to engineered standards and design, using GPS and machine guidance on a mixed fleet.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eOperate loaders, dozers, graders, excavators and haul trucks to the mine plan\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eComplete battering and sheeting work on dozers\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eWork to engineered standards around voids and reactive material\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eUse precision GPS and machine guidance systems (Modular or equivalent)\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eComplete pre-starts, hazard identification and risk assessments\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eRoster of 7 days, 7 nights on and 14 days off, FIFO from Darwin\u003c/li\u003e \u003c/ul\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eAbout you\u003c/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e You\u0027re safety-focused, calm under pressure and comfortable working to a design in a high-risk area. You\u0027ve done the hard yards on a remote open-cut site and you look out for the people around you.\u003cbr\u003e We\u0027re especially keen to hear from candidates with:\u003cbr\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eMinimum 12 months open-cut mining experience, ideally FIFO (essential)\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eAt least 12 months operating one or more of: CAT 980, 992 or 995 loaders; D10 or D11 dozers; CAT 18 grader; CAT 336 excavator; 793D, 777 or 785D haul trucks\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eExperience working to engineered standards, including around voids and reactive material\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eAbility to operate with GPS or machine guidance systems\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eCurrent RII tickets, VOCs and/or training transcripts, and a current Australian driver\u0027s licence\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eService background in heavy plant operation (a bonus)\u003c/li\u003e \u003c/ul\u003e If you want long-term operating work with real career growth, apply now. Applications close 15 October 2026, but interviews may start earlier. \u003c/div\u003e \u003cdiv class=\"apply\"\u003e \u003ca class=\"back-link\" href=\"#\" title=\"Back to search results\"\u003eBack to search results\u003c/a\u003e \u003cinput type=\"button\" class=\"ja-button\" data-job-id=\"1998945\" value=\"Apply Now\" title=\"Apply Now\" /\u003e \u003c/div\u003e \u003c/div\u003e "