Diamond Driller - FIFO from Darwin

Perenti Global Limited; Darwin; Hybrid; AUD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

FIFO from Darwin

Flight to site

Competitive pay

Retention bonuses

Five weeks leave

Health insurance discounts

Employee benefits program

Referral bonus

Job summary

Perenti Global Limited is seeking an experienced Diamond Driller for an immediate start. This FIFO role from Darwin offers a 2:1 roster, short 1.5-hour site flights, and the chance to work with leading diamond drill rigs in a supportive team.

Applicants must hold a HR licence or higher, a Certificate III in Drilling Operations, a current First Aid certificate, and a National Police Clearance. Strong safety focus and teamwork are essential, with additional licences preferred.

Qualifications

• Experience as a Diamond Driller with safety-focused approach.
• HR Licence or higher is mandatory.
• Certificate III in Drilling Operations (completed or near completion).
• Current First Aid Certificate HLTAID011.
• Current National Police Clearance.
• Experience operating diamond drill rigs (e.g., Sandvik DE880/DE840).
• Strong safety culture and teamwork.
• Desirable tickets: Dogging, Telehandler, and other licences.

Responsibilities

• Operate drilling equipment safely and efficiently to OEM standards.
• Lead drilling crew while maintaining safety culture.
• Conduct routine inspections and preventative maintenance on drilling equipment.
• Ensure operations meet client specs and project requirements.
• Train and support Offsiders and Trainee Drillers.
• Liaise with clients and site personnel for successful delivery.
• Maintain high standards of professionalism and workplace conduct.

Skills

Diamond Driller

HR Licence

Drilling Cert III

First Aid HLTAID011

Police Clearance

Sandvik DE880/DE840

Safety & Teamwork

Dogging/Telehandler

Education

Certificate III in Drilling Operations

Job description

Immediate Start Available - Secure work through to December 2026

Please note:

This position is FIFO from Darwin. Applicants must be Darwin-based.

Are you an experienced Diamond Driller looking for your next opportunity? DDH1 is seeking a skilled Diamond Driller to join our team for an immediate start.

This is a FIFO position from Darwin, offering a 2:1 roster, short 1.5-hour site flights, and the opportunity to work with industry-leading equipment alongside an experienced and supportive team.

If you're looking for stable, long-term work with one of Australia's leading drilling contractors, we'd love to hear from you.

What's in it for you?

• 2:1 FIFO roster from Darwin
• Short 1.5-hour flights to site
• Competitive pay package
• Retention and metreage bonuses
• Five weeks of annual leave
• Discounted Corporate Health Insurance
• Employee Benefits Program with discounts at 100+ retailers
• Employee Referral Bonus of up to $3,500

What we're looking for:

To be successful in this role, you'll have:

• Previous experience as a Diamond Driller
• Current HR Licence or higher
• Certificate III in Drilling Operations (completed or nearing completion)
• Current First Aid Certificate (HLTAID011)
• Current National Police Clearance
• Experience operating a range of diamond drill rigs, Including Sandvik DE880 DE840
• A strong commitment to safety and teamwork
• Desirable tickets include Dogging, Telehandler, and any other relevant work licences.

Key responsibilities:

As a Diamond Driller, you will:

• Operate drilling equipment safely and efficiently to OEM standards.
• Lead your drilling crew while maintaining a strong safety culture.
• Conduct routine inspections and preventative maintenance on drilling equipment.
• Ensure drilling operations meet client specifications and project requirements.
• Train, mentor and support Offsiders and Trainee Drillers.
• Liaise with clients and site personnel to ensure successful project delivery.
• Maintain high standards of professionalism, presentation and workplace conduct.