Driller and Rope Technician

Pointe Engineering; Townsville City; On-site; AUD 79,000 - 108,000; Full time

Job summary

Pointe Engineering is seeking a Driller and Rope Technician in Townsville, Queensland, to join its slope stabilisation team. You will perform rope-access geotechnical work and specialist limited-access drilling on steep slopes and restricted sites, as part of a field crew delivering safe geotechnical solutions.

Minimum IRATA Level 1 with 500+ rope-access hours; Level 2/3 is highly desirable. White Card, Work at Heights, Police Clearance, and a valid driver's licence are required.

Qualifications

• IRATA Level 1 with 500+ rope-access hours
• Geotechnical drilling, scaling and stabilization experience
• Experience with shotcrete, steel fixing, tension mesh or gabion installation
• Comfortable working at heights on steep slopes and restricted-access sites
• Good understanding of safety procedures and rope-access protocols
• Organised and able to complete basic site paperwork and reports
• White Card and Work at Heights certification
• National Police Clearance and current driver's licence
• Able to pass a pre-employment medical and drug screening

Responsibilities

• Carry out geotechnical works using rope-access techniques: scaling, drilling, shotcrete, steel fixing, tension mesh and gabion installation
• Perform limited-access drilling from ropes for slope stabilisation and geotechnical projects
• Work safely on ropes, steep slopes and rugged terrain
• Inspect and maintain rope-access equipment and drilling tools per safety procedures
• Complete daily logs, safety documentation and basic operational reporting
• Support site crew across drilling, stabilisation and related construction activities

Skills

rope-access

geotechnical works

drilling

shotcrete

steel fixing

tension mesh

gabion installation

safety procedures

working at heights

paperwork

Job description

Pointe Engineering is seeking a Driller and Rope Technician to join its slope stabilisation team in Townsville, Queensland. This role combines rope-access geotechnical work with specialist limited-access drilling on steep slopes and difficult-to-access sites. The successful applicant will work as part of a field crew to deliver safe and effective geotechnical solutions across a range of projects.

Key responsibilities

Carry out geotechnical works using rope-access techniques, including scaling, drilling, shotcrete application, steel fixing, and installation of tension mesh and gabion cages.

Perform specialist limited-access drilling from ropes for slope stabilisation and geotechnical projects.

Work safely on ropes, steep slopes and rugged terrain in challenging outdoor environments.

Inspect and maintain rope-access equipment and drilling tools, following safety procedures and site requirements.

Complete daily logs, safety documentation and other basic operational reporting.

Support the site crew across drilling, stabilisation and related construction activities as required.

About you

Minimum IRATA Level 1 certification with at least 500 hours of rope-access experience; Level 2 or Level 3 certification is highly desirable.

Experience in geotechnical works, including drilling, scaling, shotcrete, steel fixing, tension mesh or gabion installation.

Physically fit and confident working at heights, on steep slopes and in restricted-access environments.

Good understanding of workplace health and safety and rope-access procedures.

Organised, able to complete basic paperwork and comfortable using basic technology.

Reliable team player willing to assist with a range of site activities.

White Card.

Work at Heights certification.

National Police Clearance.

Current driver's licence.

Ability to pass a pre-employment medical and drug screening.

About us

Pointe Engineering is an Australian specialist ground improvement contractor providing geotechnical investigation, ground stabilisation and slope stabilisation services for infrastructure, mining and construction projects. The company delivers practical, safe and efficient solutions across challenging terrain and restricted-access environments.

Full-time employment with 38 ordinary hours per week.

Salary of AUD $79,000–$108,000 per annum, commensurate with skills and experience.

Exposure to specialist rope-access drilling and slope stabilisation projects.

A supportive, safety-focused team environment.

Opportunities to develop technical skills across geotechnical and construction activities.