Job Description
HR licence holders are being fast-tracked - limited spots available across Queensland.
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If you've worked in labouring, construction, or trades, this is your chance to step straight into drilling with full training, strong pay, and a clear pathway to $180K-$200K+.
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Join Aston's Driller Offsider JobFitTM Challenge and break into mining with leading drilling contractors across QLD.
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What You'll Earn
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$41-$45/hr + super + penalties
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$100K-$120K+ in your first year
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Promotion to Trainee Driller within 12 months
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Long-term earning potential up to $180K-$200K+
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Clear Career Pathway
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Year 1: Offsider - $100K+
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Year 2: Trainee - $120K+
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Year 3: Driller L1 - $140K+
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Year 4: Driller L2 - $160K+
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Year 5: Driller L3 - $180K+
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Why This Role Stands Out
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HR licence holders highly sought after (priority placement)
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Full training provided - no drilling experience needed
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FIFO & local rosters: 5:2 | 7:7 | 2:1 | 4:2
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Work across underground,



exploration & blast drilling
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Immediate starts available across QLD
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What You'll Be Doing
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Assisting with rig setup, operation & maintenance
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Handling drill rods, tooling and core samples
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Supporting sampling and daily drilling tasks
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Maintaining site safety, cleanliness and equipment
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What You'll Need
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Robust labouring or hands-on experience
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Physically fit and resilient
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Manual licence required (HR licence highly regarded)
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Ability to pass medical, police & D&A; checks
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Strong mechanical aptitude & safety mindset
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Australian working rights
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Why People Jump On This
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High-paying mining career with real progression
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Entry-level pathway with full support and training
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Work with top-tier drilling companies
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Long-term, stable career - not just a job
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📌 Fifo Driller Offsiders (Hr Licence Preferred) - Qld Roles | $100K+ Year 1 (Queensland)
🏢 Aston Advantage
📍 Queensland