Longhole Driller (East Coast)

MacMahon; Townsville City; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Parental Leave for primary carers

Retail discounts

Novated leases

Wellbeing program

Job summary

Macmahon is seeking an experienced underground drill operator for Mount Carlton Underground Mine, Queensland. You’ll operate Sandvik longhole rigs, applying advanced controls and ensuring safe, productive drilling across day and night shifts.

Join a team that prioritises safety, teamwork and continuous improvement. Minimum 2 years in underground drilling and a relevant mining qualification are preferred, with rostered 14/14 days and nights from Townsville.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years experience in underground drilling.
• Strong understanding of longhole stoping and production drilling.
• Ability to read and interpret mine plans, drill designs, layouts and stope instructions.
• Knowledge of ground support practices and safe stope entry procedures.
• Strong awareness of underground mining safety standards and regulations.

Responsibilities

• Operate Sandvik DL422i and DL432i longhole drill rigs safely and efficiently.
• Utilise automation and rig control systems, including iSeries controls on the DL432i.
• Conduct pre-start checks, routine inspections and basic maintenance of drilling equipment.
• Maintain accurate drilling records and production data.
• Collaborate with the underground team to optimise drilling performance and productivity.
• Contribute to a people-first culture and uphold Macmahon's Winning Values.
• Support teammates and foster a strong crew culture.

Skills

Underground drilling

Longhole drilling

Read mine plans

Safety compliance

Team collaboration

Education

Cert III in Underground Metalliferous Mining

Tools

High Risk Work Licence (EWP)

Job description

At Macmahon, you'll find something different. We’re a successful mining and civil contractor that’s going places - and we want to take you with us. When you join Macmahon, you’re joining a quality team that’s built together, and built to last.

Macmahon has more than 30 years’ experience as a leading underground mining contractor. With an ongoing commitment to continuous improvement, our underground mining team applies a strong safety culture to all aspects of operations.

In our underground mining crews, teamwork isn’t just talk - it’s how we operate. You’ll be part of a crew that gets in, gets the job done and backs each other every shift. Safe, steady and reliable is how we keep things moving.

• Location: Mount Carlton Underground Mine, Queensland
• DIDO from Townsville, QLD
• Fights: For approved candidates from Brisbane, QLD, Sydney, NSW
• Roster: 14/14 (days and nights)
• Sandvik fleet on site - DL432i, DL422i
• Competitive benefits package including:
  • Paid Parental Leave for primary carers
  • Retail discounts (including homewares, outdoor gear, fuel and groceries)
  • Novated leases
  • Comprehensive wellbeing program

About the Role

Join a team that gets the job done, operating the Sandvik longhole drills and meeting production targets.

Responsibilities

• Operate Sandvik DL422i and DL432i longhole drill rigs in a safe and efficient manner
• Utilise advance automation and rig control systems, including iSeries controls on the DL432i
• Conduct pre-start checks, routine inspections and basic maintenance of drilling equipment
• Maintain accurate drilling records and production data
• Collaborate with the underground team to optimise drilling performance and productivity
• Contribute to our people-first culture and live our Winning Values
• Help teammates, share knowledge and support a strong crew culture

What You’ll Bring

• Minimum 2 years experience in underground drilling with a strong focus on up-hole drilling
• Solid understanding of longhole stoping methods and production drilling principles
• Proven ability to read and interpret mine plans, drill designs, layout and stope instructions
• Sound knowledge of ground support practices and safe stope entry procedures
• Strong awareness and application of underground mining safety standards and regulations
• High Risk Work Licence - EWP, Forklift, Dogging (desirable)
• Cert III in Underground Metalliferous Mining (desirable)

Why Macmahon?

• Real teamwork with people who know their stuff and who genuinely look out for each other
• Support to learn and grow, across stable long-term projects