Drill Fitters - Exploration

24 Mar 2026
Ausdrill

Are you looking to advance your skillset and career? At Ausdrill, you will have the opportunity to work with a top tier drilling company and a tier one contract, working on state-of-the-art drill equipment, allowing you to expand your knowledge in some of the latest advancements in the exploration drilling industry. 

We are seeking a Drill Fitter, or specialised Diesel Fitter that likes to be challenged by working across pneumatic, hydraulic, electric, solar and mechanical systems inlcuding new multipurpose exploration rigs with RCS4 systems.

Key Requirements 

  • A strong focus on safety
  • Previous exploration experience working as a HD / Drill Fitter
  • Experience working in surface mining preferred  
  • Australian Recognised HD Trade Certificate
  • Be able to work independently and as a team
  • Manual C Class Licence and willing to obtain a HR Licence
  • Ability to meet all site access requirements (including, but not limited to, Medical, DAS, NPC & valid Driver’s Licence) 

 

Why Ausdrill? 

  • A permanent full-time role on a 7/7 roster
  • Long term contract with an existing tier one client
  • Opportunity to work alongside professionals and product specialists
  • Day shift only - no more night shifts
  • Paid flight ex: Brisbane plus paid travel, or DIDO in a company supplied vehicle for resident in the Bowen Basin
  • Stay in modern style accommodation villages in the Moranbah region and enjoy the free gym facilities and great food
  • Excellent Career Progression within a global mining services company, giving you the opportunity to internally transfer across the Perenti Group  
  • Competitive hourly rates with 12% super on all hours worked  
  • Employee discounts and perks on health insurance, entertainment, technology, travel and retail stores along with complimentary tickets to sport and entertainment events  
  • More than 35 years drilling
  • We know drilling and blasting inside and out

Click on the Apply button to start your journey and join the Ausdrill team today.