Driller Assistant — FIFO Mining Ops, Training

Boart Longyear; Western Australia; On-site; AUD 50,000 - 72,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive shift rates + production/b

Permanent role with annual leave ent

Return flights from Perth

Training and development opportunities

Job summary

Boart Longyear in Perth is seeking an entry-level Driller Assistant to support underground and surface drilling operations. You will learn on-the-job under the guidance of a Driller or Drilling Supervisor, performing labour tasks and ensuring safety practices on site.

This role offers hands-on training, a structured onboarding program, and the potential for a permanent position with leave entitlements, plus relocation or flight support for FIFO rosters.

Qualifications

• Previous hands-on, physically demanding role.
• WA resident or right to work in Australia.
• Current Manual C Class Driver’s License.
• HR License desirable.
• National Police Clearance or ability to provide one.
• Ability to pass a comprehensive pre-employment medical, including a drug and alcohol screen.
• Ability to lift 30kg repetitively.
• Right to work in Australia.

Responsibilities

• Support drilling operations under the direction of a Driller or Drilling Supervisor.
• Load and unload drilling equipment and materials.
• Rig up/down and move to new drill locations.
• Handle rods and drilling tools, collect and handle samples, mix drilling fluids.
• Complete pre-start checks and refuel vehicles; perform basic tool maintenance.

Skills

Physically fit

Safety awareness

Team player

Right to work in Australia

Tools

C Class Driver’s License

HR License

Police clearance

Job description

Boart Longyear in Perth is seeking an entry-level Driller Assistant to support underground and surface drilling operations. You will learn on-the-job under the guidance of a Driller or Drilling Supervisor, performing labour tasks and ensuring safety practices on site.

This role offers hands-on training, a structured onboarding program, and the potential for a permanent position with leave entitlements, plus relocation or flight support for FIFO rosters.