Job Description

• Tier 1 Construction & Utilities contractor

• Permanent role with career progression

• Be rewarded & recognised for the ‘Good Work’ you do!

A rare opportunity to join a business that has been in operation for 90+ years and is focused on creating, connecting and caring for communities.

For over 90 years, Fulton Hogan has been delivering high-quality infrastructure to improve the lives of people every day. Our 10,000+ team works in every kind of weather and environment, creating, connecting, and caring for communities across Australia, New Zealand and the South Pacific.

What’s on offer?

We are seeking an experienced Franna Crane Operator to join our Fulton Hogan Utilities team, working on our newly awarded 10-year program of works for the City of Gold Coast. This is a fantastic opportunity for you to drive your career further. We offer excellent employee benefits and pathways for further growth.

In this role you'll be responsible for:

• Operating Franna cranes and other mobile lifting equipment safely and efficiently to support construction and maintenance activities across water and wastewater infrastructure projects

• Performing pre-start checks, daily inspections, and basic maintenance on cranes to ensure equipment remains in safe working order

• Safely lifting, moving, and positioning loads in accordance with site lift plans, ensuring compliance with all safety procedures and exclusion zones

• Working closely with Dogmen, Riggers, and Supervisors to plan and execute lifts effectively and safely

• Assisting with general site duties and equipment movements when not operating machinery

• Maintaining accurate daily plant records and reporting any faults, hazards, or near misses promptly.

How you'll connect to the role:

• Current High-Risk Work Licence (CN or C2 and above) – Franna operation essential and Construction White Card

• Proven experience operating Franna cranes safely in a civil, utilities, or infrastructure environment

• Knowledge of load charts, lift planning, and exclusion zone management

• Strong communication skills and ability to work closely with Dogmen and site crews

• Confined Space and Working at Heights tickets (desirable), current driver’s licence and reliable transport to attend various project sites

• Ability to follow instructions, work as part of a team, and adapt to changing site priorities

• Adopting and driving Fulton Hogan’s Living Safely 2.0 Culture

Want to be rewarded for the good work you do? Apply now to learn more about the applicable hourly rate and allowances.

Looking for a company that places people at the heart of everything? Our Living Safely culture ensures that we care for ourselves, each other and the communities that we work in.

Keen to progress your career? We invest in our people’s career development and provide pathways in the form of apprenticeships, traineeships, or certificate(s) opportunities. If additional tickets and licenses are required, we can help with that too.

Never worked in our industry before? We open new doors for people with transferable skills and experiences, helping them to thrive in the world of infrastructure construction. Where applicable, we provide training and support to help you succeed in the role.

Looking to enhance your wellbeing? We offer benefits, including corporate health and fitness programs, health insurance discounts, personal banking support, a range of retailer discounts, and access to our Employee Assistance Program (including your immediate family).

Want to help us better the communities we live and work in? Our purpose of creating, connecting, and caring for communities is more than a saying to us – it’s a way of thinking, working, and living because we're locals too, and seek to give back in ways that strengthen and build resilient communities. 

Our people share the same set of values that keep us REAL. Respect, Energy and Effort, Attitude and Leadership encapsulate what we stand for at Fulton Hogan and encourage us to foster a diverse and inclusive culture where we listen to, care for, celebrate, and respect everyone.

We are committed to reconciliation and building and nurturing respectful relationships with First Nations peoples. Through our First Nations Engagement Strategy and Reconciliation Action Plan (RAP), we aim to promote opportunities, cultural understanding and partnerships that celebrate and acknowledge the contributions of Indigenous communities.

If our values resonate with you, please submit an application for the position. If you’re not sure that you meet 100% of the selection criteria, that’s okay, we would still like to hear from you and potentially discuss how your skills could be utilised at Fulton Hogan.

We celebrate and embrace diversity across our business and are committed to equal employment opportunities.

We believe in the value that diversity brings to our team and people who share our REAL values are encouraged to apply.