Diamond Driller - FIFO from Darwin
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.