Driller Mining jobs in Queensland

A FUTURE WITH DDH1 DRILLING

If you want to start your career in a high paying, entry level role with development opportunities and clear pathways for advancement, we want to hear from you!

Through our Driller’s Offsider Traineeship, you get paid while gaining valuable industry experience and your Certificate II in Drilling Operations. DDH1 covers the cost of this certificate and future certifications in drilling, giving you qualifications for life and a stable long-term career path.

While you don’t need industry experience, the role of an Offsider is physically demanding and will see you working in all weather conditions. You need to be fit, enjoy working in the outdoors and have manual labour experience.

This is a FIFO position for remote exploration or mine-site locations on 4:2 or 2:1 rosters.

What we’re looking for:

• Flexibility in working BOTH rosters: 4:2 (4 weeks on, 2 weeks off), 2.1 (2 weeks on, 1 week off)

• Heavy Rigid Licence (HR)

• Current First Aid Certificate HLTAID011

• Ability to pass a stringent pre-employment medical including drug and alcohol testing

• Manual labouring experience

• Current Police Clearance, less than 3 months old

Duties of an Offsider:

• Mobilising the rig from one set-up to another

• Handling core – removing from tube, placing in core boxes and labelling box

• Handling drilling rods and core tubes

• Mixing drill fluid additives

• Cleaning equipment and keeping work area clean

• Assisting with equipment maintenance and repairs.

If you would like to learn more about the role of an Offsider at DDH1 Drilling, we encourage you to visit our Frequently Asked Questions page.

Why work with Us?

DDH1 Drilling is a leading provider of drilling services to the Australian mineral exploration and mining industry. For over 18 years, our reputation has been built on a track record of high performance, quality drilling and our skilled team who make it possible.

As part of DDH1, you’re given the skills to excel in your role as well as future career opportunities. We’re big on promoting internally and recognising talent in our team.

When you join DDH1, you become an important part of our team. It’s not all work, we recognise your commitment with events, drilling bonuses and our employee benefits program, saving you money at top Australian retailers.

DDH1 is part of Perenti Limited, an ASX-listed global mining services group, providing our employees with access unique career development pathways, and world-class opportunities.

Find out where the drilling industry could take you, apply today.

DDH1 is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes persons of all genders and cultural backgrounds to apply