Senior Surface Driller | FIFO Roles & High Pay

True Resources; Brisbane; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

FIFO rotations

Salary with bonuses

Flights & accommodation

PPE provided

Long-term contracts

Private accommodation

Job summary

True Resources is seeking experienced Grade Control, Reverse Circulation, Air Core and Diamond Drillers for surface projects across Queensland. We offer FIFO from major Australian cities to Queensland sites with immediate starts and long-term opportunities.

Role involves operating drill rigs, managing drill crews, ensuring safety, and coordinating with clients on hole direction and sample production. Benefits include flights, accommodation, PPE and career longevity.

Qualifications

• Minimum of three years drilling experience.
• Certificate 3 RII31815 in Drilling Operations.
• Current HR licence.
• Clean NPC from within last 3 months; strong safety commitment.
• Australian Citizenship or Permanent Residency.

Responsibilities

• Operate drill rig and oversee drill team.
• Manage offsiders and their training.
• Maintain safety focus on site.
• Liaise with client on hole direction and sample production.
• Complete safety paperwork and processes.
• Assist with routine maintenance, loading/unloading heavy vehicles, and setting up/dismantling drill rigs.
• Mobilise/demobilise rig to project sites.

Skills

Drill rig operation

Team supervision

Safety focus

Site coordination

Education

Certificate 3 in Drilling Operations (RII31815)

Job description

True Resources is seeking experienced Grade Control, Reverse Circulation, Air Core and Diamond Drillers for surface projects across Queensland. We offer FIFO from major Australian cities to Queensland sites with immediate starts and long-term opportunities.

Role involves operating drill rigs, managing drill crews, ensuring safety, and coordinating with clients on hole direction and sample production. Benefits include flights, accommodation, PPE and career longevity.