Careers

Austral Drilling are currently seeking experienced drillers and offsiders. Candidates must be team focused and have a strong work ethic and commitment to Health & Safety. Our Rosters consist of 2 weeks on and 1 week off.

DRILLING OFFSIDERS

About the Role:
  • Conducting daily pre-start equipment checks
  • Assisting with routine maintenance
  • Assisting with mixing drilling mud’s/ fluids/ chemicals/ cement
  • Assisting with loading and unloading heavy vehicles
  • Maintaining a clean and a hazard free work environment
  • Setting up/ dismantling/ moving drill rigs and equipment
  • Cleaning drill rigs, vehicles, equipment and tools
  • Assist to set up/ dismantle/ move rigs and associated equipment
  • Conducting and completing necessary safety paperwork and processes
Requirements
  • Current Australian HR Drivers Licence
  • Current Forklift Licence an advantage
  • National Police Clearance
  • The ability to pass a pre-employment medical including alcohol and drug test
  • First Aid Certificate
  • Safey focused
  • A resident of WA as flights are only provided from Perth.
  • Prior drilling and mining experience is not essential but preferred

WATERWELL DRILLERS

About the Role:
  • Previous Waterwell Drilling experience
  • Conduct Drilling Operations
  • Conducting Daily pre-start equipment checks
  • Training Driller Assistants and providing ongoing mentoring
  • Rig Maintenance
  • Setting up / moving drill rigs and equipment
  • Conducting and completing necessary safety paperwork and processes
Key Requirements
  • Experience working in a similar position in the Drilling Industry
  • Mud Rotary / Hammer
  • Current HR Class Drivers Licence
  • Waterwell Drillers Licence (Class 1, 2 or 3)
  • Forklift Licence
  • Dogman Ticket
  • Cert II or III Drilling Operations
  • CV Crane Ticket (preferable)
  • National Police Clearance, or have one lodged
  • First Aid and CPR certificate, or be willing to obtain
  • Demonstrated personal commitment to safety

To apply you must meet below requirements:

  • You are willing to undergo pre-employment drug, alcohol and medical screening.
  • That you are available to work FIFO / DIDO contracts.
  • You have a current Australian driver’s licence.

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