Diamond Driller

Immediate Start Available - Secure work through to December 2026

Please note: This position is FIFO from Darwin. Applicants must be Darwin-based.

Are you an experienced Diamond Driller looking for your next opportunity? DDH1 is seeking a skilled Diamond Driller to join our team for an immediate start.

This is a FIFO position from Darwin, offering a 2:1 roster, short 1.5-hour site flights, and the opportunity to work with industry-leading equipment alongside an experienced and supportive team.

If you're looking for stable, long-term work with one of Australia's leading drilling contractors, we'd love to hear from you.

What's in it for you?

• Immediate start available
• 2:1 FIFO roster from Darwin
• Short 1.5-hour flights to site
• Competitive pay package
• Retention and metreage bonuses
• Five weeks of annual leave
• Discounted Corporate Health Insurance
• Employee Benefits Program with discounts at 100+ retailers
• Employee Referral Bonus of up to $3,500

What we're looking for:

To be successful in this role, you'll have:

• Previous experience as a Diamond Driller
• Current HR Licence or higher
• Certificate III in Drilling Operations (completed or nearing completion)
• Current First Aid Certificate (HLTAID011)
• Current National Police Clearance
• Experience operating a range of diamond drill rigs, Including Sandvik DE880 DE840
• A strong commitment to safety and teamwork
• Desirable tickets include Dogging, Telehandler, and any other relevant work licences.

Key responsibilities:

As a Diamond Driller, you will:

• Operate drilling equipment safely and efficiently to OEM standards.
• Lead your drilling crew while maintaining a strong safety culture.
• Conduct routine inspections and preventative maintenance on drilling equipment.
• Ensure drilling operations meet client specifications and project requirements.
• Train, mentor and support Offsiders and Trainee Drillers.
• Liaise with clients and site personnel to ensure successful project delivery.
• Maintain high standards of professionalism, presentation and workplace conduct.

If you're looking to join an industry leader and work on specialised drilling projects, apply today.