Drillers Offsiders

Perenti Group; Western Australia; On-site; AUD 39,000 - 72,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fully funded traineeship

Flights & accommodation provided

Health insurance discounts

Career development

Job summary

Ausdrill, part of the Perenti Group, is hiring Drillers Offsiders to join our team in Australia. You will work with experienced crews, gain hands-on drilling skills, and learn site standards and procedures for a long-term career in mining.

This is an entry-level opportunity with a fully funded traineeship to Cert II/III in Drilling, progressing to Cert IV. Competitive hourly rates, flights, accommodation and meals are provided.

Qualifications

• Entry level drilling offsider role with safety focus.
• Willingness to learn and perform labour-intensive work.

Responsibilities

• Assist with daily drilling operations and support crews.
• Handle drill rods and assist with fluid mixing.
• Maintain and service drilling equipment and ensure a safe worksite.

Education

Manual C Class / HR Licence (security to obtain within 3 months)

Job description

Ausdrill forms part of the Perenti Group, a diversified global mining services company, and is one of the largest drilling service providers in Australia founded in Kalgoorlie in 1987. The Perenti Group operates across a wide range of mining sectors and offers unique career progression opportunities.

To support our growth, we are seeking applications for Drillers Offsiders to join the team at Ausdrill. Working alongside experienced crews, you will develop hands on skills, an understanding of site standards and procedures, and build a meaningful long-term career in mining. As the Drillers Offsider, you will assist with the daily drilling operations, handling drill rods, mixing fluids, maintaining the equipment and ensuring a safe and productive work environment.

This is an entry level opportunity. No previous mining experience required, just a strong work ethic, a commitment to safety, and a willingness to learn!

Why Ausdrill?

• Fully funded traineeship to obtain a Cert II and Cert III in Drilling operations, progressing to a Cert IV Senior Driller and running your own crew.
• Earn a six-figure salary! Competitive hourly rates, fortnightly pay, and 12% super on all hours worked.
• Flights, accomodation, and meals provided.
• Employee discounts and perks on health insurance, entertainment, technology, travel and retail stores.
• Nationally recognised training and development opportunities.
• Potential pathway to ongoing opportunities within Ausdrill and Perenti Group.

Key Requirements

• Full Manual C Class (required) or HR Drivers Licence (must be able to obtain within 3 months).
• Previous experience working as a Drillers Offsider working with either RC, Diamond, or Aircore rigs highly regarded.
• Previous labour intensive work experience.
• A strong commitment to safety first practices.
• Australian work rights.
• Committed to a site-specific roster working both days and nights.
• Reliable, proactive, and ready to get the job done.
• Ability to meet all site access requirements (including, but not limited to, Medical, DAS, NPC & valid Driver’s Licence).

We provide exploration drilling, production drilling, blasting services and geotechnical services across Australia, from the mining majors to junior explorers.

Equity, Diversity & Inclusion

At Ausdrill, we are committed to building a workplace where everyone feels valued, respected and supported to succeed.

We actively encourage applications from women, First Nations peoples, individuals from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, and people living with disabilities. We recognise that a diverse workforce strengthens our organisation, drives better outcomes, and enhances the way we work together.