Surface and Underground Driller Assistants Required

Deepcore Drilling

Greater Bendigo

On-site

AUD 60,000 - 90,000

Full time

2 days ago
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Benefits offered by this job

Above-award pay
Local Bendigo roster
Accommodation provided
On-the-job training
Career progression
Modern equipment
Safety culture

Job summary

Deepcore Drilling Pty is hiring Entry-Level Driller’s Offsiders for local Kilmore, Broadford and Bendigo projects. No prior mining experience required; training and career progression provided. Full-time roles with 14/7 or 7/7 rosters, accommodation for non-locals, and strong safety culture.

You’ll join a hands-on crew, work on surface and underground drilling, and develop qualifications through on-the-job training while advancing toward drilling roles.

Qualifications

  • Physically fit to lift up to 35kg.
  • Able to pass a full pre-employment medical & drug/alcohol screening.
  • Current manual driver’s licence (C-Class) as a minimum.
  • First Aid/CPR certificate (or willing to obtain).
  • National Police Check & full Australian working rights.

Skills

Physical fitness
Safety-conscious
Teamwork
C-Class driving licence

Job description

Surface and Underground Driller Assistants Required

Entry-Level Driller’s Offsiders | Mining & Drilling – Multiple Roles

Want to kickstart yourmining career? Looking for a hands-on role withexcellent pay, job security and career progression?

Deepcore Drillingis a leader insurface drilling and underground drillingacross Australia’s East Coast — and we’re expanding! We have multiple opportunities for motivatedEntry-Level Driller’s Offsiders to join our crews on local Kilmore, Broadford and Bendigo projects commencing ASAP.

No experience in mining or drilling? That’s okay. If you’re fit, reliable, and safety-focused, we’ll provide fulltraining, qualifications and career pathwaysto set you up for success.

Why Join Deepcore Drilling?

  • Full-time mining jobs– long-term stability for local based opportunities
  • Above-award pay rates– great $$$ potential
  • Local rosters for Bendigo applicants (DIDO)– home every night, no FIFO required whilst working on a 14/7 or 7/7 roster
  • Accommodation provided for those not local to site.
  • On-the-job training & nationally recognised qualifications
  • Genuine career progression– we offer training packages to help you progress from an offsider into a driller.
  • Modern, well-maintained drill rigs & equipment
  • Strong safety culture & supportive crews

What We’re Looking For

  • Physically fit able to lift up to 35kgs
  • Able to handle 12-hour shifts
  • Strong focus on safety and teamwork
  • Able to pass a full pre-employment medical & drug/alcohol screening
  • Current manual driver’s licence (C-Class) as a minimum
  • First Aid/CPR certificate (or willing to obtain)
  • National Police Check & full Australian working rights

Experience in labouring, construction, FIFO/DIDO, or mining is highly regarded – but not essential.

What’s In It For You

  • Above-award pay + annual & personal leave entitlements
  • Secure, full-time employee contracts with a leading drilling contractor
  • Supplied PPE & high-quality gear
  • Career pathways into drilling, mining and supervision roles
  • A safe, inclusive and team-focused workplace
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