Entry Level Underground Diamond Drill Offsider

Are you ready to start exploring an underground career? Diamond Drilling can help discover your own gold rush.

Start here, go anywhere with Barminco. 

Entry Level - Underground Diamond Driller’s Assistant – Immediate Start

The Opportunity: We are experiencing significant growth in our Australian operations and are currently seeking applications for Underground Diamond Driller’s Assistants. This entry level position requires you to provide unwavering support to the Diamond Driller in the day-to-day operation of the drill rig. 

Upon commencing as a Diamond Driller’s Assistant, you will be enrolled in a nationally recognised Certificate II in Drilling Operations, taking 18 months to complete. Once you have your Certificate II, we will enrol you in a Certificate III in Drilling Operations. All of this is provided to you with industry-leading training and expert trainers, to enable your development into becoming an industry leading underground exploration diamond driller, fast tracking your earning potential.

The roster is 2 weeks on and 1 week off, FIFO from Perth direct to site.

We are committed to providing an inclusive and supportive work environment where our people can grow personally and professionally from exposure to new experiences.    

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Handling inner tubes to retrieve core and empty into core trays.
•  Repetitive heavy lifting of >20kgs.
• Housekeeping and maintenance of equipment, ensuring all workspaces are clean, including washing the LV at end of shift.
• Identify potential hazards and communicate immediately to the Driller or Supervisor.

Minimum Requirements:

• Current Australian manual driver's licence.
• National Police Clearance (within 3 months of issue).
• Clear ability to speak, read, write in fluent English.
• A proactive attitude toward safety and hazard identification.
• Ability to work 12-hour night or day shift work, and be away from home for two weeks at a time.
• Mechanically minded and excellent problem-solving skills.
• Ability to complete a pre-employment medical including drug & alcohol screen.
• A positive work ethic in line with Barminco’s vision and principles.

Highly Desirable:

• Previous experience as a drillers assist surface or underground drilling operations.
• First Aid Certificate.
• Previous experience in labour intensive, physical role.

Your positive attitude to safety and highly driven work ethic will see you as a much-valued employee. You will be rewarded with a competitive remuneration package and become a part of a strong team environment.

If you think you have the necessary skills and experience to be an asset to Barminco's continued growth, you can register your interest by clicking on the 'Apply Now' button below.