At a Glance
- Tasks: Assist in surface and underground drilling operations while learning on the job.
- Company: Deepcore Drilling, a leader in mining across Australia’s East Coast.
- Benefits: Above-award pay, full-time contracts, and career progression opportunities.
- Other info: Local rosters mean you’ll be home every night; supportive team culture.
- Why this job: Kickstart your mining career with hands-on training and job security.
- Qualifications: Fit, reliable, safety-focused; no prior experience needed.
The predicted salary is between 49500 - 60500 $ per year.
Want to kickstart your mining career? Looking for a hands-on role with excellent pay, job security and career progression? Deepcore Drilling is a leader in surface drilling and underground drilling across Australia’s East Coast - and we’re expanding! We have multiple opportunities for motivated Entry-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 full training, qualifications and career pathways to 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
If you’re ready to start an entry-level role in mining with a company that invests in your future.
Surface and Underground Driller Assistants in Kilmore employer: Deepcore Drilling
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