Level Up Your Career: Defence Riggers & Crane Operators Wanted!
Location
Osborne, South Australia
Category
Trades & Labour
Salary
$60.00 - $63.00 Hourly
Posted
18-Feb-2026
Work type
Casual/Temp
Contact
Eloise Temby
Reference
182763
We are currently seeking applications from Riggers and Crane Operators for a casual limited tenure assignment at our client based in Osborne, until September 2026 with potential for extension. The ideal candidate will come from a defence or heavy industrial background, with strong experience in rigging and scaffolding, along with a positive and hard-working attitude.
Essential requirements:
- National police clearance issued within 3 months
- Intermediate Rigging Ticket
- C6, CN or C1 crane tickets
- Current working at heights, forklift and elevated work platform licences
- Construction white card
- Confined Space ticket refreshed within 2 years
- Rigging and scaffolding experience in a defence/heavy industrial background
- Strong attention to detail and focus on safe work practices
- Australia citizen
- Own vehicle and current driver's license.
Desirable:
- Hepatitis A & B vaccinations
- Basic computer operating skills
What’s on offer:
- Competitive salary range between $60- $63 p/h + penalties
- Opportunity to contribute to a high-profile defence project
- Potential for further contract extension
- Free parking available on-site
Applicants will be required to submit an application for the Naval Shipbuilding and Sustainment Identification Card (NSSIC) following a successful interview. Current holders of an NSSIC will be strongly regarded.
At Chandler Macleod, we are committed to fostering a diverse workforce where everyone is welcome. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, women, neurodiverse, people living with a disability and the LGBTIQA+ community.
You can read more about our commitment to diversity and inclusion at https://www.chandlermacleod.com/diversity-and-inclusion.







