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RC and Diamond Drillers and Experienced Offsiders

ACRUX
Perth, Western Australia, Australia Posted Oct 5, 2026
Full-time

About this role

RC and Diamond Drillers - and EXPERIENCED Offsiders - needed all across Australia - WA, SA, NT and QLD

Rosters are 2/1, 2/2, 4/2 and 20/10

UG Diamond Drillers also - rates approx $800-$1100/shift (if targets are achieved)

EXPECTATIONS:

  • Run a safe, productive drill site – achieve daily targets, safely

  • Manage and mentor offsiders and rig operations – no throwing spanners at the Offsiders!

  • Maintain correct drilling practices and techniques - no shortcuts

  • Ensure samples and procedures meet quality standards – incorrect sampling means a wasted hole

  • Communicate with clients, crew, and management – ability to communicate effectively with mining Superintendents, Geos and other Stakeholders in a professional manner

  • Proactively conducting and reporting daily pre-starts and maintenance checks: no productivity or metre bonuses if the rigs break down!

  • Consumables stocktake and ordering to keep the camp and rig well supplied

Requirements

  • Experience as Diamond, RC and Aircore Driller, other specialties please apply;

  • Certificate III or IV in Drilling Operations (desirable)

  • HR Drivers' Licence - still apply even if you only have a C Class

  • Senior First Aid (or willing to obtain)

  • 4WD Certificate (desirable)

  • Working at Heights (desirable)

  • National Police Clearance – within 3 months

  • Of course – fit enough to pass a medical with a clean urine sample!

  • FOR EXPERIENCED OFFSIDERS: Minimum of 12 months of Offsiding to be considered

Benefits

  • THE GOOD STUFF:

  • Roles from WA to QLD and in-between

  • Happy to stay in bush/caravan camp setups if required

  • 2/1 or 4/2 rosters, but flexibility needed for coverage as required, some roles are 20/10 (for the right candidate, 2/2 can be arranged)

  • Drillers: rates starting from $150k/year up to $250k/year, inclusive of bonuses – depending on experience

  • Offsiders: rates from around $110k/year to $150k/year

  • No Sponsorship Offered – no need to apply without full AUS working rights already

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