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What this job is
A Driller operates drilling equipment to create boreholes in rock, soil, or other geological formations for mineral exploration, water well installation, geotechnical investigation, or civil construction. They set up, maintain, and operate drilling rigs on-site, manage drilling fluids and cuttings, and ensure compliance with workplace safety and environmental regulations. The role requires knowledge of drilling techniques, site geology, and heavy equipment operation in outdoor and sometimes remote Australian locations.
Pay
A$2,908 a week
This is the median for full-time employees who are not managers and are paid at the adult rate, before tax and salary sacrifice. It is a guide to what the work pays, not a wage rate.
Source: ABS Survey of Employee Earnings and Hours, May 2025, customised report.
What this role asks for
- Adaptability and Flexibilitycore
- Attention to Detailcore
- Incident Reportingcore
- Policy and Procedure Adherencecore
- Problem Solvingcore
- Record Managementcore
- Regulatory and Legislative Awarenesscore
- Risk Identificationcore
- Team Collaborationcore
- Time Management and Prioritisationcore
- Verbal Communicationcore
- Workload Self-Managementcore
- Active Listening
- Address problems critically
- Basic Arithmetic and Numerical Accuracy
- Chemistry
- Continuous Learning and Upskilling
- Data Entry and Accuracy
- Process Documentation
- Stakeholder Communication
- Written Communication