_{18th September, 2025}

Exact Contracting are seeking an experienced 160t Crane Operator for our civil projects based in remote Northern Territory.
This is a FIFO role with flights available from most major Australian cities, working a 2:1 roster on a long-term civil construction project.

What We Offer

• Paid flights from agreed port of hire;
• Provided camp accommodation and meals on site;
• Annual retention bonus up to $3000;
• Exposure to a wide range of projects;
• Dedication to providing a high quality service and product;
• Focus on safety and innovation, zero harm.

Key Responsibilities

• Operate cranes in compliance with Australian Standards and Exact Contracting procedures
• Conduct daily pre-start checks and report any defects or issues
• Complete lift plans, SWMS, and risk assessments as required
• Collaborate with supervisors, safety officers, and riggers to complete tasks safely and efficiently
• Operate other plant as required when there are no crane requirements

Requirements

• Current driver's licence (essential);
• Current construction white card (essential);
• Minimum C0 High Risk Work Licence (essential);
• Previous plant operating experience on a civil project or mine site (desired);
• Proven commitment to health and safety;
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively individually and in a team environment;
• Personal drive and results orientated

Do you have experience operating our other plant?

• Excavators: CAT 36T-300T, Hitachi 30T-190T;
• Dozers: CAT D8, D9, D10 and D11;
• Graders: CAT 12M, 14H/M, 16H/M and 24 H/M;
• Loaders: CAT 966, 980, 988 and 992;
• Scrapers: CAT 623, 627, 657.

Our Company:
Established in Alice Springs in 1992, we are an Australian family owned company employing over 500 people nationally.

Delivering quality projects such as agricultural services, civil earthworks, contract crushing, contract mining, road construction, pipeline and water infrastructure, Exact Contracting have proudly developed and nurtured a positive safety culture. Everything we do is underpinned by our ‘Total Commitment to Safety’.  

Pre-Employment:
All candidates will be required to pass a National Police Clearance (within 3 months), pre-employment medical, and a drug and alcohol screen.

Exact Contracting is an Equal Opportunity Employer and welcomes applicants from diverse backgrounds and is committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

Apply:
We will be shortlisting for this position immediately, so you can apply for this great opportunity by simply clicking on the 'apply' button below or by visiting our website.

Due to the volume of applications received for the advertised positions, we are therefore unable to contact each applicant individually to provide an update on the application progress. Only Shortlisted candidates for the advertised role will be contacted, however we do appreciate the time and effort provided in all applications received.

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