Exploration Drillers, Rig Offsiders

Gas Field Services; Rockhampton Regional; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Home every night

Immediate start available

Family-owned culture

Training & development

Supportive team

Job summary

United Drilling Services in Rockhampton region is seeking experienced Drillers, Trainee Drillers and Driller Offsiders to join our crews. This role involves operating Diamond and RC rigs, completing paperwork, and supporting drilling operations on a 12-hour 2:1 roster.

Must have drilling qualifications, a current HR licence is preferred, and a strong safety mindset. North Queensland-based on-site work with immediate start available for the right candidates.

Qualifications

• Relevant drilling qualifications, certificates, and/or demonstrated industry experience.
• Current driver’s licence (HR licence highly regarded).
• Excellent teamwork skills.
• Strong commitment to workplace health and safety.
• Reliable with a strong work ethic and positive attitude.
• Willingness to learn and develop within the drilling industry.
• Ability to pass a pre-employment medical and drug & alcohol screening.
• Physically fit and capable of working in a demanding outdoor environment.

Responsibilities

• Operate Diamond and RC drilling rigs (Drillers and Trainee Drillers).
• Complete required paperwork and reporting accurately and on time.
• Assist the Driller with drilling operations to ensure production targets are achieved (Driller Offsiders).
• Maintain a strong commitment to safety, hazard awareness, and safe work practices.
• Conduct routine equipment checks and assist with rig maintenance and housekeeping.
• Work effectively within a team environment and follow directions from supervisors and management.
• Work 12-hour shifts on a 2:1 roster (2 weeks on, 1 week off).

Skills

Teamwork

Work ethic

Willingness to learn

Safety minded

Education

Drilling qualifications/certificates

Job description

United Drilling Services is seeking experienced Drillers, Trainee Drillers and Driller Offsiders to join our crews working with our client in the Rockhampton region.

About the role:

Key responsibilities

• Operate Diamond and RC drilling rigs (Drillers and Trainee Drillers).
• Complete required paperwork and reporting accurately and on time.
• Assist the Driller with drilling operations to ensure production targets are achieved (Driller Offsiders).
• Maintain a strong commitment to safety, hazard awareness, and safe work practices.
• Conduct routine equipment checks and assist with rig maintenance and housekeeping.
• Work effectively within a team environment and follow directions from supervisors and management.
• Work 12-hour shifts on a 2:1 roster (2 weeks on, 1 week off).

About you

Must be Rockhampton-based

• Relevant drilling qualifications, certificates, and/or demonstrated industry experience.
• Current driver's licence (HR licence highly regarded).
• Excellent teamwork skills.
• Strong commitment to workplace health and safety.
• Reliable with a strong work ethic and positive attitude.
• Willingness to learn and develop within the drilling industry.
• Ability to pass a pre-employment medical and drug & alcohol screening.
• Physically fit and capable of working in a demanding outdoor environment.

Home every night

12-hour shifts on a 2:1 roster (2 weeks on, 1 week off) to support work-life balance

Competitive remuneration based on experience and qualifications.

Access to training and support to enhance your skills, with opportunities to grow within the company

A supportive, family-owned company culture.

Immediate start available for the right candidates.

About Us

We are a family-owned and rapidly growing drilling contractor based near Sarina, Queensland, operating a modern fleet of hands-free Diamond and RC drilling rigs.

We pride ourselves on safety, teamwork, professionalism, and creating opportunities for our people to develop long-term careers within the drilling industry.