First Nations Identified – FIFO Plant Operators

The Company

Black Cat Civil is a fast growing, Australian Indigenous owned civil contractor specialising in remote and regional infrastructure projects throughout Queensland and the Northern Territory.

Celebrating 20 years of excellence, Black Cat Civil has grown into one of Australia’s leading civil construction partners now home to more than 250 skilled employees, a fleet of 700+ pieces of plant and equipment, and a proud track record of delivering 1,800+ successful projects across Queensland, the Northern Territory, Western Australia and beyond.

Our continued growth reflects our unwavering commitment to quality, reliability, and getting the job done right, every time.

The Opportunity

Black Cat Civil have opportunities for several experienced First Nations Identified Civil Plant Operators to join our projects teams in the QLD and NT regions on a 14 /7 roster. These roles will commence April 2026.

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

• All-round/Multi-Skilled Civil Plant Operators
• Final Trim Grader and Excavator 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.

• HR Licence or above highly regarded
• Trimble GPS experience highly regarded.
• Current tickets and licenses (RII qualification)

What we can offer:

• Competitive hourly rate
• Weekly pay
• 14/7 FIFO Roster
• Professional development opportunities

Why Black Cat Civil?

Black Cat Civil is a tight knit, values driven team led by owners Jai and Brendan, where loyalty and performance are genuinely recognised. In 2025, 65% of our people advanced their skills through internal training and upskilling programs reinforcing our commitment to long term career development and growing our team from within.

How to Apply

If this opportunity sounds like the right fit for you, please send your CV and cover letter to careers@blackcatcivil.com.au or click Apply.