Break into Drilling | QLD Entry-Level Drillers Offsider Roles
Ready to Kick‐Start a Long‐Term Drilling Career?
Astonis seeking motivated candidates with intensive, hands‐on labouring experience who are physically tough, resilient, and capable of handling highly demanding manual work in a drilling environment.
This is anentry‐level pathway into the drilling industry.
No prior drilling experience is required — we providefull training, structured support, and fast placementwith leading drilling companies.
What's on Offer
- Rosters:5:2, 5:4, 7:7, 2:1, 4:2
- Locations:Across Queensland
- Pay:$41–$43 per hour + super
- Earnings:$100K+ in your first year
- Trainee Driller (12 months):$120K+ + super
- Driller Level 1 (2 years):$140K+ + super
- Driller Level 2 (3 years):$160K+ + super
- Driller Level 3 (4 years):$180K+ + super
- Assisting drillers with rig operation and maintenance
- Handling drill rods and tooling
- Cleaning, measuring, and logging core samples
- General site maintenance and rig cleaning
Ready to Kick‐Start a Long‐Term Drilling Career?
Astonis seeking motivated candidates with intensive, hands‐on labouring experience who are physically tough, resilient, and capable of handling highly demanding manual work in a drilling environment.
This is anentry‐level pathway into the drilling industry.
No prior drilling experience is required — we providefull training, structured support, and fast placementwith leading drilling companies.
What's on Offer
- Rosters:5:2, 5:4, 7:7, 2:1, 4:2
- Work Types:Underground, surface exploration & blast drilling
- Locations:Across Queensland
- Pay:$41–$43 per hour + super
- Shifts:12‐hour shifts
- Earnings:$100K+ in your first year
- Start Dates:Immediate starts available
Clear Career Pathway
- Driller Offsider:$100K+ + super
- Trainee Driller (12 months):$120K+ + super
- Driller Level 1 (2 years):$140K+ + super
- Driller Level 2 (3 years):$160K+ + super
- Driller Level 3 (4 years):$180K+ + super
Key Responsibilities
- Assisting drillers with rig operation and maintenance
- Handling drill rods and tooling
- Cleaning, measuring, and logging core samples
- General site maintenance and rig cleaning
What We're Looking For
- Intensive labouring or physically demanding work experience
- High level of physical fitness and resilience
- Clean police record (required for mine site access)
- Ability to pass a pre‐employment medical & D&A screen
- Mechanical aptitude and problem‐solving skills
- Manual C Class licence (HR licence highly regarded)
- Strong commitment to training and long‐term career progression
Why Join Aston?
- Full training provided —no drilling experience required
- Fast‐track pathway into a high‐paying mining career
- Clear progression milestones with increasing earnings
- Supported onboarding through ourJobFitTM Challenge
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