Position Overview

Tunnel Boring Machine Operator in Canberra, ACT, Australia is a key role within Leighton Group Australia responsible for ensuring the successful delivery of complex projects. The position requires proven industry experience, strong stakeholder engagement skills and a commitment to safety, quality and environmental management. Candidates will be expected to coordinate with cross-functional teams, drive on-time delivery and support continuous improvement initiatives across projects. The role demands excellent communication skills, commercial awareness and the ability to work under pressure while maintaining a positive, collaborative approach with clients and subcontractors. The successful candidate will contribute to project planning, risk management and delivery optimisation while upholding Leighton Group Australia values.

Role Description

Tunnel Boring Machine Operator based in Canberra, ACT, Australia will be responsible for detailed planning, coordination and delivery of assigned works within a multi-disciplinary project environment. This includes preparing and reviewing technical documentation, leading coordination meetings, supervising on-site activities and ensuring compliance with statutory and contractual obligations. The role requires proactive identification and management of risks, driving continuous improvements in productivity, and promoting a safety-first culture across the workforce. The successful applicant will manage stakeholder expectations, deliver against programme milestones and work closely with procurement, design and construction teams to resolve complex interface issues. Additional responsibilities include mentoring junior staff, contributing to project controls and reporting, and participating in design for constructability reviews to ensure practical, cost-effective solutions are implemented on site.

Requirements & Skills

• Experience on tunnelling projects and familiarity with TBM operations or underground methods.
• Confined space and underground work tickets where applicable and a strong safety record.
• Ability to interpret tunnelling reports, ground models and apply practical mitigations.
• Experience coordinating specialist subcontractors and underground logistics.
• Australian work rights or appropriate visa required.

Education & Qualifications

Relevant engineering or trade qualification with specialist tunnelling training; certification or experience with TBM operations is required for operational roles.

Benefits Package

Competitive remuneration, superannuation and career development.