FIFO Grader Operator
Yulara, Northern Territory
Permanent / Full Time
Closing Date: October 29th, 2025
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Are you looking for a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity? Ayers Rock Resort is searching for a Grader Operator to live and work onsite at Yulara, NT which is 20 min drive from Uluru, one of Australia's most iconic and culturally significant landmarks.
We’re seeking a skilled Grader Operator with proven experience in road construction and maintenance, ideally within council or remote environments. This role provides the opportunity to work on diverse infrastructure projects across our 1000-hectare resort township, maintaining unsealed roads, fire trails, walking tracks and drainage systems. You’ll become a true specialist in your field — the closest contracting partner is over five hours away!
We are extremely committed to the safety of our employees, guests and community who visit town, this also needs to be a strong focus of you too! As our town is spread across a large range of land, an Australian Open Driver's License is required for all our trades roles.
Key Duties
This is a permanent opportunity as a FIFO Tradesperson, seeing you working 10-hour shifts.
This isn't just a job. This is an experience that'll leave you with enough memories to last a lifetime.
Are you looking for a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity? Ayers Rock Resort is searching for a Grader Operator to live and work onsite at Yulara, NT which is 20 min drive from Uluru, one of Australia's most iconic and culturally significant landmarks.
We’re seeking a skilled Grader Operator with proven experience in road construction and maintenance, ideally within council or remote environments. This role provides the opportunity to work on diverse infrastructure projects across our 1000-hectare resort township, maintaining unsealed roads, fire trails, walking tracks and drainage systems. You’ll become a true specialist in your field — the closest contracting partner is over five hours away!
We are extremely committed to the safety of our employees, guests and community who visit town, this also needs to be a strong focus of you too! As our town is spread across a large range of land, an Australian Open Driver's License is required for all our trades roles.
Key Duties
- Operate grader machinery to maintain unsealed roads, fire trails, access tracks and walking paths.
- Carry out drainage works, including spoon drains, swales and erosion control.
- Complete daily pre-start checks, logbooks and minor servicing of plant.
- Assist with vegetation control and upkeep of lookouts and guest-use areas.
- Use tablets to access job requests, record completion and upload photos.
- Support the Technical Services team by assisting with other site machinery and operational tasks when required.
- Fortnightly tool allowance
- Roster - on call payment plus 3 hours pay for each call out
- 3:1 Model - 3 weeks on a 1 week off
- Direct flights paid from Yulara to three Cities- Sydney, Brisbane, Melbourne
This is a permanent opportunity as a FIFO Tradesperson, seeing you working 10-hour shifts.
This isn't just a job. This is an experience that'll leave you with enough memories to last a lifetime.
- A National Criminal History Check is a mandatory step in the recruitment process.
- Relocate to Ayers Rock Resort, NT for a once in a lifetime experience.
- Small town, big community feel with staff pool, gym and weekly activities.
- Affordable accommodation, shift meals, resort discounts to cut cost of living.