Driller / Driller Supervisor NSW, QLD & SA

Geovert; Cairns Regional; On-site; AUD 55,000 - 96,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flights and accommodation provided

Job summary

Geovert is hiring experienced Ground-Based Drillers to join our FIFO teams across NSW, QLD and South Australia. You will operate drilling rigs on geotechnical, civil infrastructure, mining and slope stabilisation projects, with focus on safety and efficiency.

Our roles offer challenging conditions, flights and accommodation arranged, and opportunities for ongoing work with a specialist ground engineering company.

Qualifications

• Proven experience operating ground-based drilling rigs.
• Experience in casing drilling, DTH, rotary percussion or geotechnical drilling highly regarded.
• Background in civil construction, geotechnical works, ground engineering, mining or slope stabilisation.
• White Card and relevant plant or construction tickets.
• Strong safety focus and a reliable, hands-on attitude.
• Willingness to work FIFO rosters and travel to project locations.

Responsibilities

• Operate drilling equipment across geotechnical applications.
• Perform equipment inspections and basic maintenance.
• Coordinate with site crews to deliver safe, efficient projects.
• Travel to project locations on FIFO rosters.

Skills

Ground-based drilling

DTH drilling

Geotechnical drilling

Safety focus

Tools

Drilling rigs

Inspection tools

Job description

Experienced Drillers | FIFO | NSW, QLD & SA

Location: New South Wales, Queensland or South Australia

Work Arrangement: FIFO

Employment Type: Full-time / Project-Based Opportunities
Join Geovert – We're Hiring Experienced Drillers!

Geovert is looking for experienced Ground-Based Drillers to join our growing team, working on exciting ground engineering, civil infrastructure, mining and slope stabilisation projects across NSW, QLD and South Australia.

We have FIFO opportunities available for skilled drillers who enjoy challenging projects, diverse ground conditions and working with specialised drilling equipment.

About the Role

You'll be operating drilling equipment across a range of geotechnical and ground engineering applications, including:

• Casing Drilling – drilling and casing installation in challenging or unstable ground conditions
• Down-the-Hole (DTH) Drilling – percussion drilling for rock reinforcement and ground support
• Rotary & Rotary Percussion Drilling – drilling across varying soil and rock conditions
• Horizontal Drilling – including drainage and depressurisation drilling
• Ground Anchor Drilling – installation of temporary and permanent ground anchors
• Soil Nailing & Rock Bolting – drilling for slope stabilisation and ground reinforcement
• Self-Drilling Anchors (SDA) – hollow bar drilling and grouting systems
• Micropiling & Foundation Drilling – specialist drilling for foundations and restricted-access sites

You don't need experience in every drilling technique listed. We're interested in hearing from experienced drillers with transferable skills.
You'll also be responsible for equipment inspections, basic maintenance, troubleshooting and working closely with site crews to deliver projects safely and efficiently.

What We're Looking For

• Proven experience operating ground-based drilling rigs
• Experience in casing drilling, DTH, rotary percussion or geotechnical drilling highly regarded
• Background in civil construction, geotechnical works, ground engineering, mining or slope stabilisation
• Experience with ground anchors, soil nails, rock bolts or micropiling advantageous
• Ability to work with different ground conditions and drilling systems
• White Card and relevant plant or construction tickets
• Strong safety focus and a reliable, hands-on attitude
• Willingness to work FIFO rosters and travel to project locations
• Valid Australian working rights (WHV welcome)

What's on Offer?

• FIFO opportunities across NSW, QLD & SA
• Competitive hourly rates based on experience
• Flights and accommodation arranged for project mobilisation
• Diverse and technically challenging projects
• Exposure to specialised drilling equipment and techniques
• Opportunities for ongoing work and career progression
• Supportive crews and an experienced operations team

About Geovert Geovert is a specialist ground engineering and natural hazard mitigation company operating across Australia, New Zealand and North America.

We deliver innovative solutions in slope stabilisation, ground anchoring, rockfall protection and complex geotechnical works across the civil, infrastructure and mining sectors.