Diamond Driller

Aurenne Group Mining; City of Kalgoorlie-Boulder; On-site; AUD 140,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

10% bonus

Private health insurance

Great meals

Gym and tavern facilities

Job summary

Aurenne Group Mining is seeking an experienced diamond driller to join our open-pit exploration team in the WA Goldfields on a full-time, 8:6 NS/DS FIFO from Perth (DIDO from Kalgoorlie available). You'll lead crews, uphold safety standards, and ensure the drilling plan is delivered to KPI targets.

This owner-operated site offers stable, long-term work, competitive salary with a 10% bonus, supportive camp facilities, and opportunities for career growth in a small, values-driven team.

Qualifications

• 2+ years’ experience as a surface driller with UDR & Hanjin equipment.
• Proven crew leadership and safety knowledge.
• Current HR driver’s licence.
• Cert III or above in Drilling Operations.
• Recent National Police Clearance suitable for a gold mine.
• Ability to pass a pre-employment medical and drug and alcohol screen.

Responsibilities

• Lead drilling crews to deliver the plan on time and meet KPI targets.
• Maintain safety standards on site and ensure compliance.

Skills

Surface drilling

Crew leadership

Safety knowledge

KPI targeting

HR driver's licence

Education

Cert III or above in Drilling Operations

Tools

UDR & Hanjin equipment

Job description

Description

Your Role – Drilling & Leadership

Roster: 8:6 NS/DS FIFO from Perth (option for DIDO from Kalgoorlie)

Location: WA Goldfields – exploration

We are looking for an experienced diamond driller to join our team on a fulltime basis. No more contracting, go back to the same camp every night, great food and a good tavern.

Why Join Us?

• On going 8:6 roster – permanent position – no more contracting, no more worrying about a project coming to an end. We have approx. 5 + years mine life ahead of us. (we are working on mapping out another 5 years)
• Owner operated site – Be seen and valued for your contribution. Meet the owners on site
• 8:6 FIFO from Perth or DIDO from Kalgoorlie | We fly with Skippers – no long lines here.
• Competitive salary + Super + 10% bonus. (The bonus has been consistently paid since inception)
• Small team, great culture – be recognised, not just a number AND go back to the same camp every night
• Salary sacrificing, discounts, and employee assistance program
• Access to subsidised private health insurance benefit after probation.
• Referral program – Get paid for working with your mates
• Great food, permanent rooms, well set out gym and a tavern that you thought only existed in Perth

What You Bring

• 2+ years’ experience as a surface driller, including exposure to UDR & Hanjin series equipment.
• Proven crew leadership, safety knowledge, and ability to achieve set KPI’s and targets to ensure the drilling plan is delivered as required.
• Current HR driver’s licence,
• Cert III or above in Drilling Operations
• Recent National Police Clearance suitable for a gold mine
• Ability to pass a pre-employment medical and drug and alcohol screen.

About Us

Aurenne is a privately-owned company bringing a fresh and innovative approach to the gold sector. With a strong business foundation and a hands-on leadership style, we focus on safe, efficient, and cost-effective gold recovery that challenges traditional thinking.

We operate in open cut mining systems across multiple pits following the gold deposits to maximise gold recovery. The operations and facilities had workers in mind when they were designed and constructed. We are a small tight-knit 250+ person camp— with only around 200 people on-site at any time. The camp offers outstanding amenities: high-quality meals, comfortable accommodation, a gym, and a lit walking trail to support your wellbeing. With our own airstrip just a short flight from Perth, convenience and comfort are built in.

At Aurenne, everyone plays an integral role in our shared success. Join us, and become part of a team where innovation, teamwork, and safety come first.

We are an equal opportunity employer and strongly encourage Women and First Nations people to apply.

*** This position is only open to people that hold unrestricted Australian working rights ***

Company Overview

Aurenne Group Mining are a well-funded privately owned company that doesn’t have shareholders or a board of directors to appease. Our brand-new camp facilities, in-house catering, a short commute to the site and family friendly rosters are what set us apart from the rest. We have successfully cultivated the Aurenne ‘Family’ culture where we are able to align your work and lifestyle goals with our success.