Boart Longyear is the global industry leader in safety, drilling innovation and productivity. But more importantly, our values define what matters most in our continued success and serve as a guide for our business operations. We demonstrate a commitment to our values and use them as guiding principles in our decision making and actions, each and every day. We value health and safety, integrity, customer focus, and teamwork.

If this is what drives you too, then come join our team!

seeking enthusiastic and experienced Coal Driller Assistants to join team our working in the Bowen Basin Region. We offer training opportunities, including Nationally Certified training, working with a fleet of current Boart Longyear LF160 rigs, enjoy an even time 2:2 roster giving you that work life balance, you will also receive a competitive shift rate with bonus eligibility and leave entitlements.

This role is FIFO from Brisbane with meals, accommodation and flights paid for. Local DIDO workers are encouraged to apply.

Want to know a bit more?

- Safety first with involvement in daily pre-start equipment checks, general maintenance, completion of safety documentation and compliance with safe work practices
- Operate ancillary equipment including onsite trucks
- Assist to set up/dismantle/move drill rigs and equipment
- Assisting with loading and unloading heavy vehicles
- Follow Safe Work Instructions
- Add/remove drill rods/augers and other downhole tools
- Clean drill rigs, vehicles, equipment, and tooling
- Assist in routine maintenance on drill rigs, equipment, vehicles and tools
- Assist with mixing drilling fluids and cement as required
- Maintaining adequate water supply for drilling operations
- Assist in maintaining the drill site, drill rig, vehicles, ancillary equipment and work area

A few things we’re looking for:





- HR Drivers Licence (essential)
- Current First Aid & CPR or willing to obtain
- Ability to provide a satisfactory National Police Clearance
- Certificate II / III in Drilling Operations
- Section 11 Inductions completed (highly desirable)
- Previous experience in the Drilling industry
- Demonstrated personal commitment to working safely
- Be a team player with valuable interpersonal skills

All candidates will be required to submit a recent National Police Clearance with their application, and be willing to undergo a pre-employment medical, including Coal Board medical.

What’s in it for you?

- Great shift rates, bonus eligibility, annual / sick / personal leave entitlements
- Flights (from Brisbane if applicable), site accommodation, and all meals provided
- Working for one of the world's leading providers of drilling products and services
- Excellent ongoing training and developmental opportunities for you to succeed in your role and advance your career.

At Boart Longyear, “Making Safety Personal” is a core value. Fostering a safety culture that emphasizes why we work safely is more than just a safety program – it’s the way we work every day. To make it safe, make it personal, and make it home – for ourselves, our families, and for each other. We are looking for someone who makes safety just as personal as we do.
An opportunity is available for an experienced Environment, Health & Safety (EHS) Advisor to join our dynamic team, based across our client sites on an 8 day on/ 6 day off roster. This is a FIFO field-based role that partners with operational leaders to manage EHS risk in the workplace, through implementation of our EHS management systems and programs. Building a successful relationship with our customers is crucial in delivering a strong EHS culture in the field.

📌 Driller Assistant - Coal (Brisbane)
🏢 Boart Longyear
📍 Brisbane