Posted yesterday · 6 Nov 2026
Diamond Drillers | Surface & Underground
Techforce Personnel
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2 weeks on / 1 week off
~$2,902/wk
2 weeks on / 2 weeks off
~$2,294/wk
4 weeks on / 2 weeks off
~$2,902/wk
1 week on / 1 week off
~$2,294/wk
20 days on / 10 days off
~$2,902/wk
Take-home, averaged across your swing (after tax, off weeks included)
- 2 weeks on / 1 week off
- 2 weeks on / 2 weeks off
- 4 weeks on / 2 weeks off
- 1 week on / 1 week off
- 20 days on / 10 days off
- Driver's licence (C class)
- Previous Diamond Drilling experience within mining or exploration
- Surface and/or Underground experience considered
- Experience operating DE710
- Experience across other Diamond Drill rigs will also be considered
Techforce Personnel is partnering with established drilling contractors to recruit experienced Diamond Drillers for multiple opportunities across WA and interstate .
We have a strong pipeline of Surface and Underground Diamond Drilling positions across WA , NSW, VIC, TAS, NT and SA , offering a range of rosters, competitive rates and both temp-to-perm and permanent employment opportunities .
Whether you're looking for a better roster, a move back into diamond drilling, long-term stability or your next permanent position, we'd love to hear from you.
What's On Offer
- Rates up to $875/shift , depending on experience and project
- Driller opportunities from $875/shift + bonuses
- Production & KPI bonus opportunities across selected projects
- 2:1, 2:2, 4:2, 7:7 & 20:10 rosters available
- Opportunities across WA and interstate
- Surface & Underground Diamond Drilling
- Temp-to-perm and permanent positions
- Multiple projects and mobilisation options
- Established drilling operations with large operating fleets
- Immediate and upcoming starts
- Weekly pay across casual placements
- Medicals, onboarding and mobilisation coordinated
Your Responsibilities
- Carrying out Surface and/or Underground Diamond Drilling operations
- Operating diamond drill rigs safely and efficiently to drilling programs
- Achieving required production, recovery and drilling targets
- Monitoring ground conditions, penetration rates and drill performance
- Completing pre-start inspections and operational checks
- Identifying equipment faults and assisting with minor maintenance requirements
- Maintaining accurate drilling and shift records
- Working closely with offsiders, supervisors and site teams
- Maintaining high standards of equipment care and housekeeping
- Consistently working within site safety procedures and critical controls
What We're Looking For
- Previous Diamond Drilling experience within mining or exploration
- Surface and/or Underground experience considered
- Experience operating DE710, DE740, UDR1000 and/or UDR1200 highly regarded
- Experience across other Diamond Drill rigs will also be considered
- Current Australian Driver's Licence
- Current National Police Clearance or willingness to obtain
- Ability to pass a Pre-Employment Medical and Drug & Alcohol Screen
- Strong mechanical aptitude and equipment care
- Ability to work FIFO/DIDO day and night shift rosters
- Strong commitment to safety, drilling performance and productivity
Not quite the right fit? We also recruit across Diamond Driller Offsiders, RC & Grade Control Drilling, Blast Hole Drilling, Drill & Blast and other mining roles throughout WA and Australia. Apply today to discuss other opportunities available.
Apply now or contact the Techforce Surface Mining team for a confidential discussion about the Diamond Drilling opportunities available.
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