Offsider

The Opportunity 
Ventia is hiring a motivated Drilling Offsider to join our exceptional operations team at Olympic Dam. This role operates primarily on a 2 weeks on / 2 weeks off roster; however, flexibility is essential, as additional days may be required to meet operational needs. Return flights from Adelaide to Roxby Downs, accommodation, and meals are provided while on shift.
This is a fantastic opportunity to build a rewarding career with one of Australia’s leading infrastructure service providers. You’ll be part of a team working on challenging projects that offer valuable experience and genuine career progression.
If you're passionate about the mining and drilling industry and bring a strong work ethic, we’d love to hear from you!

Key Responsibilities:

• Assist in rig operations, including machinery handling, rig moves, and equipment setup to support efficient drilling activities. 
• Safely operate machinery and vehicles, conduct prestart checks, and ensure safe transportation of equipment to and from site. 
• Ensure adherence to all safety protocols on-site, including wearing appropriate PPE and actively contributing to toolbox meetings. 
• Load and unload trucks, ensuring correct weight distribution, securing loads properly, and operating forklifts safely. 
• Support equipment maintenance tasks, including sharpening drill bits and assisting with machinery upkeep for operational efficiency. 

About you: 

• Hold a current HR driver’s licence (essential - synchro/unrestricted preferred).  
• Additional tickets/qualifications: First Aid, Forklift, Front End Loader, WAH, and Cert II in Drilling Operations. (highly regarded)  
• Previous labouring/offsider experience and strong mechanical aptitude. 
• A strong focus on safety and experience following safety protocols. 
• Physically fit and comfortable in a hands-on, physically demanding role. 
• Reliable, punctual, with the ability to work effectively in a team. 
• Willing to complete pre-employment checks that include (but are not limited to): in-clinic medical (including drug and alcohol testing), police check and reference checks.

**About Ventia
**As a leading services provider, we maintain, operate, and manage the essential infrastructure that makes modern life possible across Australia and New Zealand. With more than 35,000 employees and subcontractors across 400 sites, joining Ventia means becoming part of a team that values its people, supports career growth, and helps everyone go further towards their full potential.
   
Our commitment to Fairness, Inclusion and Respect shapes how we lead, collaborate, hire and support one another. We welcome applications from people of all ages, abilities and backgrounds, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, and people of all genders, identities, sexual orientations, beliefs and caring responsibilities. We are dedicated to providing an accessible recruitment process and encourage you to request adjustments at any stage.   

How to apply    
Click the Apply Now button to start the journey to find your further with Ventia.  

Position Reference Number: 168029