Drillers

Star Drilling; Melbourne; In loco; AUD 85.000 - 110.000; Tempo pieno

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Excellent wages and conditions

Regular overtime and bonuses

Company productivity bonuses

Approximately 50% away work

Permanent, full-time with four weeks'

Flexible RDO arrangement

Modern drilling rigs and equipment

Career progression

Descrizione del lavoro

Star Drilling is seeking an experienced Geotechnical/Environmental Driller based from the Thomastown depot, Victoria. The role covers projects across Victoria and interstate, with approximately 50% away work and not full-time FIFO.

You will use a fleet of modern rigs, performing sonic, auger, rotary air and rotary mud drilling, while enjoying regular overtime, bonuses and long-term career opportunities within a supportive team.

Competenze

• 3+ years' above-ground geotechnical and/or environmental drilling experience.
• Minimum MR licence, HR licence strongly preferred.
• Construction Industry Induction Card.
• Driller's or Water Well Licence preferred, or willingness to obtain one.
• Rail Industry Worker Card preferred.

Mansioni

• Base from Thomastown depot and work on Victoria projects plus interstate.
• Operate sonic, auger, rotary air and rotary mud drilling methods.
• Maintain and operate modern drilling rigs and equipment.
• Comply with safety standards and company procedures.
• Approx. 50% away work, not full-time FIFO.

Conoscenze

Safety awareness

Teamwork

Mechanical aptitude

Flexible overtime

Formazione

MR licence

HR manual licence

Construction Industry Induction Card

Driller's or Water Well Licence

Rail Industry Worker Card

Australian working rights

Descrizione del lavoro

Experienced Geotechnical / Environmental Driller

Had enough of full-time FIFO? Spend around 50% of your time working from Melbourne.

Great wages + overtime + productivity bonuses | Modern rigs | Full-time permanent role | Approx. 50% away work

If you're an experienced Geotechnical or Environmental Driller who enjoys working away but doesn't want the full-time FIFO lifestyle, this could be the opportunity you've been looking for.

Star Drilling offers the best of both worlds - a permanent role based from our Thomastown depot, with approximately 50% of your work undertaken in Melbourne/Victoria and 50% away on projects interstate.

You'll get the variety and earning opportunities that come with away work, while still spending a significant proportion of your working life at home.

Why join Star Drilling?

We want experienced drillers to build their careers with us, so we offer:

• Excellent wages and conditions
• Regular overtime and additional earning opportunities
• Company productivity bonuses
• Approximately 50% away work - not full-time FIFO
• Permanent, full-time employment with four weeks' annual leave
• A flexible RDO arrangement
• Modern, well-maintained drilling rigs and equipment
• Variety of projects, drilling methods and locations
• A supportive and approachable Management Team
• A friendly, experienced and collaborative crew
• Strong commitment to safety
• Ongoing training and development
• Genuine opportunities for career progression
• Modern and well-equipped Thomastown workshop and depot

About the role

Based from our Thomastown depot, you'll work across a diverse range of geotechnical and environmental drilling projects throughout Victoria and interstate.

Star Drilling operates a fleet of 18 drilling rigs, ranging from large sonic rigs through to smaller Geoprobes.

Our work gives experienced drillers the opportunity to use and develop their skills across a range of drilling methods, including:

• Sonic drilling
• Auger drilling
• Rotary air
• Rotary Mud

Interstate work may include projects in NSW, Queensland, Northern Territory and South Australia, with approximately 50% of the role involving away work.

This is not a full-time FIFO position.

About you

We're looking for an experienced driller who takes pride in doing the job properly, works well with their crew and wants to be part of a professional drilling business.

Ideally, you will have:

• 3+ years' above-ground geotechnical and/or environmental drilling experience
• A minimum MR licence, with an HR manual licence strongly preferred
• Construction Industry Induction Card
• Driller's or Water Well Licence preferred, or willingness to obtain one
• Rail Industry Worker Card preferred
• Good mechanical aptitude and the ability to undertake basic preventative maintenance and servicing
• A strong commitment to safety and safe drilling practices
• The physical fitness required for drilling operations
• A positive, practical and proactive approach
• Flexibility to undertake regular overtime and some weekend work
• Flexibility to work interstate approximately 50% of the time
• Australian working rights

Applicants living in Melbourne or regional Victoria are encouraged to apply.