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FIFO Entry Level - Drillers Offsider

Start Your Mining Career

Certificate II in Drilling Operations

Certificate II in Drilling Operations

 A step-by-step pathway from zero experience to your first rig job. 

Certificate II in Drilling Operations

Certificate II in Drilling Operations

Certificate II in Drilling Operations

 Get nationally recognised tickets and start your FIFO journey. 

High Earnings + Career Growth

Certificate II in Drilling Operations

High Earnings + Career Growth

Build experience, increase pay, step up to driller. 

 

Driller’s Offsider


Want a FIFO mining job that actually leads somewhere? This is your chance to get a real start in drilling  one of the toughest, most rewarding pathways in the resources industry.

Drilling isn’t for everyone. It’s hard, dirty, remote, and physically demanding. But if you’ve got the attitude and work ethic, it can set you up with strong pay, solid work skills and a clear progression path from offsider to driller.


What this role can lead to


  • An entry into mining through drilling
     
  • Clear progression: Offsider → Trainee → Driller
     
  • Nationally recognised training (Cert II in Drilling Operations)


  • Strong earnings from the start


The reality 


This job is widely considered one of the most demanding jobs on site.
You’ll be working long days, in heat, dust, mud, and tough conditions away from home on roster. If you want comfort, this isn’t it. If you want a challenge and a career, keep reading.


What you’ll be doing 


  • Assisting the driller with safe, efficient drilling operations
     
  • Manual handling of rods, tools, sample bags, core trays / core samples
     
  • Cleaning, greasing, maintaining equipment and keeping the rig area tidy
     
  • Loading/unloading gear and supporting rig moves / set-up and pack-down
     
  • Completing pre-start checks and following site safety systems and paperwork
     
  • Working as part of a crew where reliability and teamwork matter every day
     

What you’ll get


  • FIFO roles across the country
     
  • Roster options may include 2/1, 2/2, 4/2
     
  • Weekly pay + super (competitive for entry level)
     
  • Straight guidance from people who understand drilling
     

What you’ll need 


  • Australian Citizen or Permanent Resident (no WHV for these roles)
     
  • Manual C Class Licence 


  • Strong fitness + resilience
     
  • Safety-first attitude and the ability to work remote, challenging conditions
     
  • Able to pass a pre-employment medical + Drug & Alcohol test
     

Highly regarded


  • Labour-intensive background (construction, farming, trades, military, labouring)
     
  • White Card
     
  • HR / HR-B licence
     

Why Downhole Recruitment


Too many people get sent to site when they were never the right fit from day one. We do it differently. We’re honest about what the job is, we screen properly, and we back people who are actually suited to drilling and roster life.


If you’re ready to work hard and want a real shot, apply now.


Take the first step today

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