Offsider

Ventia; South Australia; Vor Ort; AUD 41.000 - 52.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Transport to site

Accommodation provided

Meals provided

Uniforms provided

Training & development

Career progression

WA & SA opportunities

Strong safety culture

Zusammenfassung

Ventia’s Rig & Wells team invites physically capable individuals to join as Drilling Offsiders across Western Australia and Olympic Dam, SA. You will support daily drilling operations, handle rig tasks, sample collection, and site housekeeping while adhering to strong safety practices.

Ideal candidates bring a safety focus, reliability, team attitude and the ability to work in remote, demanding environments with potential rosters and long shifts.

Qualifikationen

• Safety-focused and reliable candidates required.
• Willingness to work in physically demanding environments.
• HR Driver's Licence or ability to obtain one.
• Experience in labouring, construction, civil, mining, drilling, agriculture or related industry.
• Strong commitment to safety and team-first attitude.
• Ability to work in remote locations and challenging conditions.

Aufgaben

• Assist Drillers and crews with drilling operations.
• Handle and support rig operations and equipment.
• Collect and present samples.
• Prepare sites, perform maintenance and housekeeping.
• Load and unload materials and supplies.
• Operate vehicles, plant and equipment where authorised.
• Use power tools and assist general labouring tasks.
• Follow procedures and safe work practices at all times.
• Collaborate within a small, close-knit team.

Kenntnisse

Safety-focused

Reliability

Team‑oriented

Good communication

Physically fit

Remote work capable

Jobbeschreibung

Ventia's Rig & Wells team supports some of Australia's most significant minerals, energy and water well projects, and we're building a talent pool of motivated individuals interested in Drilling Offsider opportunities across Western Australia and Olympic Dam, South Australia.

Whether you're already working in drilling, mining, construction, agriculture or heavy industry, or you're ready to start a career in the resources sector, Ventia offers a pathway to develop your skills through hands‑on experience, training and mentoring from experienced crews.

Many of our employees begin their careers as Offsiders and progress into Driller, Supervisor and leadership positions across our operations.

Why Join Ventia?

• Competitive rates and ongoing work opportunities
• Transport to site from point of hire, accommodation, meals and uniforms provided
• Structured training and development programs
• Clear career progression pathways within drilling operations
• Opportunities across both Western Australia and South Australia
• Supportive and experienced crews
• Exposure to major minerals, energy and water well projects
• Strong safety culture with a focus on continuous improvement

About the Role

As a Driller Offsider, you'll be a vital member of the drilling crew, supporting daily operations and contributing to the safe and efficient delivery of drilling programs.

Responsibilities may include:

• Assisting Drillers and crews with drilling operations
• Equipment handling and rig support activities
• Sample collection and presentation
• Site preparation, maintenance and housekeeping
• Loading and unloading materials and supplies
• Operating vehicles, plant and equipment where authorised
• Using power tools and supporting general labouring activities
• Following procedures and safe work practices at all times
• Working collaboratively within a small, close‑knit team environment

What We're Looking For

Successful candidates are safety‑focused, reliable and willing to work in physically demanding environments.

Ideally, you'll have:

• HR Driver's Licence or the ability to obtain one
• Previous experience in labouring, construction, civil, mining, drilling, agriculture or a related industry
• A strong commitment to safety
• Good communication skills and a team‑first attitude
• The ability to work in remote locations and challenging conditions

Highly regarded:

• High Risk Work Licence
• Experience operating plant or heavy equipment
• Welding, grinding or other hot works experience
• Previous drilling, mining or resource sector experience

Life on the Job

Our operations run around the clock and roster arrangements vary depending on project and client requirements.

Common roster patterns include:

• 2 weeks on/ 1 week off
• 2 weeks on/ 2 weeks off
• 3 weeks on/ 3 weeks off

You can also expect:

• 12‑hour shifts minimum
• Day and night shift rotations
• Early starts and long workdays
• Remote camp‑based work environments
• Additional hours to meet operational requirements when required

If you're motivated to build a long‑term career in drilling and resources, we'd like to hear from you.

About Ventia

As a leading services provider, we maintain, operate, and manage the essential infrastructure that makes modern life possible across Australia and New Zealand. With more than 35,000 employees and subcontractors across 400 sites, joining Ventia means becoming part of a team that values its people, supports career growth, and helps everyone go further towards their full potential.

Our commitment to Fairness, Inclusion and Respect shapes how we lead, collaborate, hire and support one another. We welcome applications from people of all ages, abilities and backgrounds, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, and people of all genders, identities, sexual orientations, beliefs and caring responsibilities. We are dedicated to providing an accessible recruitment process and encourage you to request adjustments at any stage.

Position Reference Number: 168678