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Essjay Contracting

Premium civil, mining and infrastructure contractor delivering high-performance outcomes. Proven capability, backed by experience.

With a modern fleet and a team that knows how to get the job done, we deliver complex projects seamlessly. Essjay Contracting is a family-owned Earth Moving & Diesel Fitting Company based in Rockhampton and servicing the Central Queensland Region.

03/09/2026

🚨 STARTING SOON – APPLY NOW 🚨
Essjay Contracting is recruiting for 2 new local civil projects kicking off late September.
5/2 ROSTER | LOCAL WORK | NO FIFO
BAJOOL -
Approx. 3 months with potential extension / transfer
• HR Watercart Operator – HR licence + Bulk Water
• Moxy Tipper Operators x3 – RII + current licence
Queensland Explosives Security Clearance (QESC) holder advantageous
📍 GRACEMERE
Approx. 1 month with potential extension / transfer
• Excavator Operator – 5+ years, GPS + final trim essential
• Moxy Tipper Operators x3 – RII + current licence
• Roller / Compactor Operator – RII + current licence
RTO accredited VOC with RII advantageous
✅ White Card required for all roles
✅ Rockhampton, Gracemere, Gladstone, Bajool and surrounding locals encouraged to apply
✅ Potential ongoing work across other Essjay projects
If you’re available for a late September start, APPLY NOW.
Send through your resume, licences and RII tickets and let us know which role you’re applying for. [email protected] Ph: 0461 455 693

10/08/2026

OPERATORS EXPRESSION OF INTEREST – UPCOMING PROJECT WORKS
MAJOR PROJECT WORKS • EARTHMOVING & PLANT HIRE
Looking for your next opportunity in 2026? We’re now taking Expressions of Interest for operators to join our project teams for major civil works.
 Register your interest today by following the below link
https://essjaycontracting.jotform.com/262210516600947
We’re seeking experienced operators for upcoming projects.
• Supervisors
• Excavator
• Grader
• Dozer
• Haul Truck
• Water Moxy
• Water Cart
• Roller / Compactor
Must have White Card, RII Certificates and minimum of 2 years’ experience
Why Join ESSJAY Contracting?
Above award wages
FIFO & DIDO options
Accommodation supplied
Modern, well-maintained plant & equipment
Fast-growing company with ongoing work

07/07/2026

Multiple Roller Operators Wanted – Immediate Start
Essjay Contracting is seeking experienced Roller Operators for an immediate start on projects based near Rockhampton, QLD.

Requirements:
• Previous roller operating experience
• Current RII roller qualification
• Construction White Card
• Immediate availability
• 2/1 Roster

Applicants must be reliable, safety-focused, and ready to commence work as soon as possible.

To apply, please send through your resume to [email protected] or phone 0461 455 693 for more information.

01/07/2026

‼️𝐖𝐄’𝐑𝐄 𝐇𝐈𝐑𝐈𝐍𝐆 | 𝐈𝐌𝐌𝐄𝐃𝐈𝐀𝐓𝐄 𝐒𝐓𝐀𝐑𝐓 𝐀𝐕𝐀𝐈𝐋𝐀𝐁𝐋𝐄‼️

Essjay Contracting is growing and we’re looking for experienced operators and crew to join the team across multiple roles:

🚜Skid Steer
🏗 Grader (Final Trim GPS Essential)
🚧Moxy Tipper
🚛MC Semi Water Cart (Bulk Water RII Essential)

𝑨𝑷𝑷𝑳𝒀 𝑵𝑶𝑾 (𝙬𝙞𝙩𝙝 𝙮𝙤𝙪𝙧 𝙥𝙧𝙚𝙛𝙚𝙧𝙧𝙚𝙙 𝙥𝙤𝙨𝙞𝙩𝙞𝙤𝙣 𝙞𝙣 𝙨𝙪𝙗𝙟𝙚𝙘𝙩 𝙡𝙞𝙣𝙚)
📩[email protected]
☎0461 455 693

𝑾𝒉𝒚 𝑬𝒔𝒔𝒋𝒂𝒚?
✔Competitive hourly rates + super on ALL hours
✔Accommodation & meal allowance provided
✔Ongoing work across major projects
✔Modern fleet + well-maintained gear
✔A team that backs performance, safety & standards

𝑾𝒉𝒂𝒕 𝒘𝒆’𝒓𝒆 𝒍𝒐𝒐𝒌𝒊𝒏𝒈 𝒇𝒐𝒓:
•Proven experience (2+ years for operators)
•Relevant RII Tickets & Licences
•White Card (Mandatory)
•Current Drivers Licence
•Ability to Pass Medical + D&A
•Strong Work Ethic

📍𝑪𝒆𝒏𝒕𝒓𝒂𝒍 𝑸𝑳𝑫 - 𝑳𝒐𝒄𝒂𝒍 𝑨𝒑𝒑𝒍𝒊𝒄𝒂𝒏𝒕𝒔 𝑬𝒏𝒄𝒐𝒖𝒓𝒂𝒈𝒆𝒅
🛫𝑭𝑰𝑭𝑶 𝑶𝒑𝒑𝒐𝒓𝒕𝒖𝒏𝒊𝒕𝒊𝒆𝒔 𝑨𝒗𝒂𝒊𝒍𝒂𝒃𝒍𝒆

𝑻𝒂𝒈 𝒂 𝑴𝒂𝒕𝒆 𝑾𝒉𝒐 𝑺𝒉𝒐𝒖𝒍𝒅 𝒃𝒆 𝒐𝒏 𝒕𝒉𝒊𝒔 𝑪𝒓𝒆𝒘🔥

10/05/2026

Today, we recognise the mothers and mother figures who help keep our earthmoving and civil industry moving forward.

From early starts and long shifts to managing crews, machinery, projects, and families — your strength, resilience, and dedication do not go unnoticed. Whether you’re behind the wheel, on the ground, in the office, or supporting the industry from home, you play a vital role in building the communities and infrastructure that shape our state.

To all the hardworking mums, grandmothers, stepmums, mother-figuers, mentors, and role models across our industry — thank you for everything you do, both on and off the job site.

From all of us at Essjay Contracting, we wish you a safe, happy, and well-deserved Mother’s Day. 🌸

07/05/2026

𝗕𝗲𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗲 ➡️ 𝗔𝗳𝘁𝗲𝗿

🪏🚜From raw ground to project-ready, this is what Team Essjay delivered for the construction of 𝙋𝙤𝙬𝙚𝙧𝙡𝙞𝙣𝙠’𝙨 𝙂𝙡𝙖𝙙𝙨𝙩𝙤𝙣𝙚 𝙎𝙪𝙥𝙚𝙧𝙂𝙧𝙞𝙙 𝙏𝙧𝙖𝙞𝙣𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝘾𝙚𝙣𝙩𝙧𝙚 𝙖𝙣𝙙 𝙏𝙧𝙖𝙣𝙨𝙢𝙞𝙨𝙨𝙞𝙤𝙣 𝙃𝙪𝙗.

⛏️ 𝟲𝟭,𝟬𝟵𝟬𝗺² site prepared
🌱 𝟳,𝟰𝟬𝟬𝗺³ cut | 𝟯,𝟳𝟬𝟬𝗺³ fill
👷‍♂️ 𝗦𝗸𝗶𝗹𝗹𝗲𝗱 𝗼𝗽𝗲𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗼𝗿𝘀 delivering precision on the ground
📋 Backed by a 𝗱𝗲𝗱𝗶𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗱 𝗮𝗱𝗺𝗶𝗻 𝘁𝗲𝗮𝗺 behind the scenes
⚙️ 𝗦𝘁𝗮𝘁𝗲-𝗼𝗳-𝘁𝗵𝗲-𝗮𝗿𝘁, maintained 𝗲𝗾𝘂𝗶𝗽𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁
✅ 𝗜𝗦𝗢 𝗰𝗲𝗿𝘁𝗶𝗳𝗶𝗲𝗱 across safety, environment & quality

This is what happens when the right people, the right equipment and the right standards come together🤝

𝐁𝐔𝐈𝐋𝐓 𝐓𝐎 𝐃𝐄𝐋𝐈𝐕𝐄𝐑.

06/05/2026

🚜 FLEET FEATURE: GPS FINAL TRIM GRADER

Ever wondered how we get surfaces that precise? 👇

Our GPS Final Trim Grader is designed to deliver pinpoint accuracy on every pass. Using advanced satellite technology, it automatically controls blade height and position to match exact design levels - no guesswork, no rework.

What does that mean on the ground?
✔️ Smoother, more accurate finishes
✔️ Faster project delivery
✔️ Less material waste
✔️ Consistent results across the entire site

From road construction to large-scale civil and mining projects, this machine plays a critical role in achieving the high-quality outcomes our clients expect.

It’s not just a grade - it’s precision in motion.

03/05/2026

𝐍𝐨𝐭 𝐚𝐥𝐥 𝐜𝐨𝐧𝐭𝐫𝐚𝐜𝐭𝐨𝐫𝐬 𝐚𝐫𝐞 𝐛𝐮𝐢𝐥𝐭 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐬𝐚𝐦𝐞.

Some cut corners.
Some chase volume.

We build differently.

At Essjay Contracting, it’s about doing the job right - the first time, every time.

Backed by a team that takes pride in every detail, from the field to the office 👷‍♂️👷‍♀️🖥️

From early works to major infrastructure, we don’t just show up - we deliver.

✔️ Skilled operators on the ground 🚜
✔️ A team behind the scenes keeping everything moving 🗂️
✔️ State-of-the-art equipment, maintained to perform and provide efficiency ⚙️
✔️ Safety at the core of every job - no compromises 🦺
✔️ ISO certified across safety, quality and environment 📋

Because when it comes to delivery,
there’s no room for shortcuts.

𝐁𝐮𝐢𝐥𝐭 𝐭𝐨 𝐝𝐞𝐥𝐢𝐯𝐞𝐫.

30/04/2026

🚛The right machinery. Right when you need it.

When timelines matter, you need equipment that shows up ready to perform✅

Current fleet available:
✔Volvo 75T Excavator - Full mine spec & Trimble equipped + attachments
✔CAT 825G Compactors - Full mine spec & Trimble equipped
✔CAT 631G Scrapers - Full mine spec & Trimble equipped
✔CAT D8T Dozer - Trimble equipped
✔CAT D6T Dozer - Trimble equipped + Pat blade {LGP available}

🔥Demand is high - secure your equipment NOW

📞Stuart - 0427 809 603
📩[email protected]
🌐essjaycontracting.com.au/contact

30/04/2026

𝐃𝐈𝐑𝐄𝐂𝐓𝐎𝐑 𝐇𝐈𝐆𝐇𝐋𝐈𝐆𝐇𝐓 | 𝐒𝐓𝐔𝐀𝐑𝐓 𝐁𝐄𝐍𝐓𝐋𝐄𝐘

From one grader to 140+ machines. That's the journey of Stuart Bentley who has built Essjay Contracting from the ground up with one mindset:
👉 Back your decisions.
👉 Take ownership.
👉 Deliver, every time.

What started in 2012 as a single machine and Stuart as the only operator, is now a team of 100+ delivering across some of Australia’s toughest projects.

For Stuart, it’s simple:

“𝘐𝘧 𝘺𝘰𝘶 𝘴𝘢𝘺 𝘺𝘰𝘶’𝘳𝘦 𝘨𝘰𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘵𝘰 𝘥𝘰 𝘴𝘰𝘮𝘦𝘵𝘩𝘪𝘯𝘨, 𝘺𝘰𝘶 𝘥𝘰 𝘪𝘵. 𝘕𝘰 𝘴𝘩𝘰𝘳𝘵𝘤𝘶𝘵𝘴. 𝘕𝘰 𝘨𝘢𝘱𝘴. 𝘑𝘶𝘴𝘵 𝘢 𝘵𝘦𝘢𝘮 𝘵𝘩𝘢𝘵 𝘴𝘩𝘰𝘸𝘴 𝘶𝘱 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘨𝘦𝘵𝘴 𝘪𝘵 𝘥𝘰𝘯𝘦."

And while the projects have grown, these key points haven't changed
🦺 Safety comes first
⚙️ Technology drives precision
👷‍♂️ Good people make the difference

🔥We also put Stuart on the spot with a few quick-fire questions and no surprises, his answers reflect the way he works 👇

He’s backing night shift over early starts and it’s grader over dozer every time.

The industry? He sums it up in one word: challenging. But it’s also what keeps him driven.

When it comes to the future, it’s the technology coming through that excites him most.

Off the clock, it’s a BBQ over a pub feed and he’d take a remote site over a local job without hesitation.

And if you’re wondering… smoko is sorted with a chicken toastie 🥪

Address

153 Foster Street
Gracemere, QLD
4702

Website

http://www.essjaycontracting.com.au/

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