Indigenous Plant Operator Role

2 weeks ago


Gladstone Central QLD, Australia Black Cat Civil Pty Ltd Full time $90,000 - $120,000 per year

The Company

Black Cat Civil are a fast-growing, indigenous-owned civil contractor, specialising in the delivery of remote and regions infrastructure projects throughout Queensland and the Northern Territory. Since our humble beginnings on the Sunshine Coast in 2006, Black Cat Civil has now grown over 200 employees, 450 pieces of plant, and over 1800 completed projects, across sites in QLD, the NT, and beyond.

The Opportunity

Black Cat Civil have opportunities for several Indigenous Civil Plant Operators to join our projects teams in the central Queensland (Emerald/Capalaba region) on a 7/7 roster. These roles will commence August 2025.

We are particularly interested in hearing from experienced candidates with these skills:

All-round/Multi-Skilled Civil Plant Operators

Articulated Dump Truck Operators

Desired skills & experience:

These opportunities have been identified as key Indigenous Roles and as such will be filled by Indigenous Australians. We are seeking civil experienced operators keen for long-term work for a growing contractor.

Previous experience working on infrastructure projects including roads and highways, mining, and quarries.

Articulated Dump Truck RII highly regarded

HR Licence or above highly regarded

Trimble GPS experience highly regarded.

Current tickets and licenses (RII qualification)

Coal spec requirements highly regarded: Current Coal Medical & Standard 11

What we can offer:

Competitive hourly rate

Weekly pay

7/7 DIDO Roster

Professional development opportunities

Our Culture

Black Cat Civil is a tight knit team, led by our 2 owners Jai and Brendan. Our business rewards performance and loyalty with opportunities to grow your career with the business.

How to Apply

If this opportunity sounds like something you would like to be a part of, send your CV and cover letter to or click apply.


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