Production Driller

Victory Minerals; Ballarat; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Excellent remuneration and benefits

Excellent roster (7:7, 12-hr shifts)

Uniforms supplied and laundered onsite

Ongoing training and professional dev.

EAP

Job summary

Victory Minerals is recruiting an experienced Underground Production Drill Operator for Ballarat Gold Mine. The role focuses on the safe, productive operation of the Production Drill in a residential, non-FIFO setting.

Requirements include at least five years of drilling experience and Sandvik or similar rig exposure, with strong safety focus and good communication. On-site roster is 7 days on/7 days off with 12-hour shifts.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years long drilling experience.
• Sandvik or similar production drill rig experience.
• Current manual Driver's Licence.
• Current First Aid and CPR certificates advantageous.
• Current Working at Heights ticket advantageous.
• Good communication skills, both verbal and written.

Responsibilities

• Safe and efficient production drilling of up holes and down holes.
• Operate the Production Drill to company safety and health standards.
• Interpret plans and communicate clearly with the team.
• Assist with safe maintenance and operation of the Cable Bolter.
• Ensure QA/QC compliance for cable bolting activities.
• Read and understand production drill plans and procedures.

Skills

Drilling experience

Safety focus

Communication skills

Teamwork

Strong work ethic

Tools

Sandvik drill rigs

Job description

Join the Ballarat Gold Mine – A Career and Lifestyle Opportunity

Located just 100km west of Melbourne, the Ballarat Gold Mine is nestled within the thriving regional city of Ballarat, an area currently experiencing unprecedented growth and development. This presents a unique opportunity for professionals seeking both career advancement and a balanced lifestyle.

At Ballarat Gold Mine, we offer more than just a job — we provide the chance to become part of a vibrant local community, with access to quality schools, healthcare, and amenities. Say goodbye to FIFO or remote work, and hello to stability, family life, and a true work-life balance in a major regional centre.

Whether you're looking to grow your career or settle down in a supportive and dynamic environment, Ballarat Gold Mine is your opportunity to thrive — professionally and personally in a residential role.

Role:

The company is currently going through an exciting phase of growth, and an exciting opportunity has been become available for aProduction Driller.

Victory Minerals is the owner and operator of the Ballarat Gold Mine. We are now seeking an experienced Production Drill Operator to join our Underground Mining team.

The Opportunity

As an experienced Underground Production Drill Operator, your key responsibilities will be the safe and productive operation of the Production Drill at the Ballarat Gold Mine.

The candidate must have previous Production Drilling mining experience on preferably Sandvik top hammer boom DL321, DL411, DL432i, or similar production drill rigs.

Duties and Responsibilities:

As an Underground Production Drill Operator, your duties will include but not limited to:

• Responsible for the safe and efficient production drilling of up holes and down holes
• Ensuring all materials provided for onsite are used in accordance with Company’s Safety and Health Management System
• Working proactively, contributing to the safe work culture onsite by ensuring tasks are completed right the first time, on time
• Effectively interpret plans and demonstrate good communication
• Assisting with safe maintenance and operating the Cable Bolter in accordance with the Company’s Safety and Health Management System
• Ensuring quality assurance and quality control compliance for cable bolting activities are applied
• An understanding of industry best practices for operational production drilling techniques
• Min 5 years long drilling experience
• Sandvik or similar Production Drill rig experience
• Ability to read and understand production drill plans
• Strong focus on safety
• Familiarisation with JSA's, Stepback, Take 5 assessments
• Strong knowledge & understanding of ground support standards
• Current manual Driver's Licence
• Current First Aid and CPR Certificates would be highly regarded
• Current working at heights ticket highly regarded
• Good communication skills, both verbally and written

To be successful in this role you will need to demonstrate a high regard for safety, effective communication and interpersonal skills and the ability to work with minimal direct supervision and in a team environment.

Residential mine, located centrally in booming Ballarat - live close to home, no more FIFO

Excellent remuneration and benefits

Excellent roster (7:7, Wednesdays to Tuesdays), 12-hr shifts

Uniforms supplied and fully laundered on site

Flexible and supportive team

Ongoing training and professional development

EAP