Experienced Geotechnical / Environmental Driller

Had enough of full-time FIFO? Spend around 50% of your time working from Melbourne.

Great wages + overtime + productivity bonuses | Modern rigs | Full-time permanent role | Approx. 50% away work

If you're an experienced Geotechnical or Environmental Driller who enjoys working away but doesn't want the full-time FIFO lifestyle, this could be the opportunity you've been looking for.

Star Drilling offers the best of both worlds - a permanent role based from our Thomastown depot , with approximately 50% of your work undertaken in Melbourne/Victoria and 50% away on projects interstate.

You'll get the variety and earning opportunities that come with away work, while still spending a significant proportion of your working life at home.

Why join Star Drilling?

We want experienced drillers to build their careers with us, so we offer:

- Excellent wages and conditions
- Regular overtime and additional earning opportunities
- Company productivity bonuses
- Approximately 50% away work - not full-time FIFO
- Permanent, full-time employment with four weeks' annual leave
- A flexible RDO arrangement
- Modern, well-maintained drilling rigs and equipment
- Variety of projects, drilling methods and locations
- A supportive and approachable Management Team
- A friendly, experienced and collaborative crew
- Strong commitment to safety
- Ongoing training and development
- Genuine opportunities for career progression
- Modern and well-equipped Thomastown workshop and depot

About the role

Based from our Thomastown depot ,



you'll work across a diverse range of geotechnical and environmental drilling projects throughout Victoria and interstate.

Star Drilling operates a fleet of 18 drilling rigs , ranging from large sonic rigs through to smaller Geoprobes.

Our work gives experienced drillers the prospect to use and develop their skills across a range of drilling methods, including:

- Sonic drilling
- Auger drilling
- Rotary air
- Rotary Mud

Interstate work may include projects in NSW, Queensland, Northern Territory and South Australia , with approximately 50% of the role involving away work .

This is not a full-time FIFO position.

About you

We're looking for an experienced driller who takes pride in doing the job properly, works well with their crew and wants to be part of a professional drilling business.

Ideally, you will have:

- 3+ years' above-ground geotechnical and/or environmental drilling experience
- A minimum MR licence , with an HR manual licence strongly preferred
- Construction Industry Induction Card
- Driller's or Water Well Licence preferred, or willingness to obtain one
- Rail Industry Worker Card preferred
- Good mechanical aptitude and the ability to undertake basic preventative maintenance and servicing
- A strong commitment to safety and safe drilling practices
- The physical fitness required for drilling operations
- A positive, practical and proactive approach
- Flexibility to undertake regular overtime and some weekend work
- Flexibility to work interstate approximately 50% of the time
- Australian working rights

Applicants living in Melbourne or regional Victoria are encouraged to apply.

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📌 Drillers (Melbourne)
🏢 Star Drilling
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