Experienced Geotechnical / Environmental Driller
Had enough of full-time FIFO? Spend around 50% of your time working from Melbourne.
Great wages + overtime + productivity bonuses | Modern rigs | Full-time permanent role | Approx. 50% away work
If you're an experienced Geotechnical or Environmental Driller who enjoys working away but doesn't want the full-time FIFO lifestyle, this could be the opportunity you've been looking for.
Star Drilling offers the best of both worlds - a permanent role based from our Thomastown depot, with approximately 50% of your work undertaken in Melbourne/Victoria and 50% away on projects interstate.
You'll get the variety and earning opportunities that come with away work, while still spending a significant proportion of your working life at home.
Why join Star Drilling?
We want experienced drillers to build their careers with us, so we offer:
- Excellent wages and conditions
- Regular overtime and additional earning opportunities
- Company productivity bonuses
- Approximately 50% away work - not full-time FIFO
- Permanent, full-time employment with four weeks' annual leave
- A flexible RDO arrangement
- Modern, well-maintained drilling rigs and equipment
- Variety of projects, drilling methods and locations
- A supportive and approachable Management Team
- A friendly, experienced and collaborative crew
- Strong commitment to safety
- Ongoing training and development
- Genuine opportunities for career progression
- Modern and well-equipped Thomastown workshop and depot
About the role
Based from our Thomastown depot, you'll work across a diverse range of geotechnical and environmental drilling projects throughout Victoria and interstate.
Star Drilling operates a fleet of 18 drilling rigs, ranging from large sonic rigs through to smaller Geoprobes.
Our work gives experienced drillers the opportunity to use and develop their skills across a range of drilling methods, including:
- Sonic drilling
- Auger drilling
- Rotary air
- Rotary Mud
Interstate work may include projects in NSW, Queensland, Northern Territory and South Australia, with approximately 50% of the role involving away work.
This is not a full-time FIFO position.
About you
We're looking for an experienced driller who takes pride in doing the job properly, works well with their crew and wants to be part of a professional drilling business.
Ideally, you will have:
- 3+ years' above-ground geotechnical and/or environmental drilling experience
- A minimum MR licence, with an HR manual licence strongly preferred
- Construction Industry Induction Card
- Driller's or Water Well Licence preferred, or willingness to obtain one
- Rail Industry Worker Card preferred
- Good mechanical aptitude and the ability to undertake basic preventative maintenance and servicing
- A strong commitment to safety and safe drilling practices
- The physical fitness required for drilling operations
- A positive, practical and proactive approach
- Flexibility to undertake regular overtime and some weekend work
- Flexibility to work interstate approximately 50% of the time
- Australian working rights
Applicants living in Melbourne or regional Victoria are encouraged to apply.
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Drillers in Melbourne employer: Star Drilling
Star Drilling is an exceptional employer that values the work-life balance of its employees, offering a unique opportunity to work approximately 50% of the time in Melbourne while still engaging in diverse drilling projects across Australia. With competitive wages, regular overtime, and productivity bonuses, employees benefit from a supportive work culture that prioritises safety and professional development, alongside modern equipment and a collaborative team environment. Join us for a rewarding career where your skills are recognised and growth opportunities abound.
