DRILLING OFFSIDERS

WA Applicants for Drillers and Experienced offsiders will be fast tracked!

Experienced and Entry Level

Our positions offer an excellent opportunity to escape the city and experience the Australian Outback whilst earning excellent hourly rates including daily metre bonuses (if you have a HR licence)!

You will be trained to a high quality and will work closely with our highly experienced Drillers for learning and potential progression towards certificates in drilling modules.

FIFO Positions Available

DRILLING OFFSIDERS

WA Applicants for Drillers and Experienced offsiders will be fast tracked!

Terra Drilling Pty Ltd

Kalgoorlie, Goldfields & Esperance

Full Time

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Terra Drilling are seeking Offsiders to join our team.

To be Considered for these positions, you must:

  • Hold a valid Heavy Rigid Driver's license or at minimum be obtaining
  • Current First Aid Certificate
  • National Police Clearance (within 3 months old)
  • Proven experience in physically demanding roles
  • Have an understanding of the role and be willing to live in remote exploration environments. 
  • Work a continuous shift roster of day and nights
  • Ability to work in a small team environment
  • Ability to multi-task and work under pressure with a strong sense of urgency and initiative
  • Ability to understand and follow instructions
  • Be willing to put in the hard yards to show you are dedicated to progressing within our team.

All candidates must also have the ability to pass pre-employment medicals and drug/alcohol screening.

Goldfields Residential and Refer & Receive Incentives on offer.

Please note we will only contact shortlisted candidates for interview.

To be part of our friendly and supportive team environment, submit your resume by clicking the 'Apply now' button below.

If you have any queries about this role please email  or phone our office on 0438 146 370.

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Team Spotlight - George

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Team Spotlight - George

Be a part of our team and not just a number.

Terra Drilling is a locally owned and operated Company. Being a relatively small, family owned business, everyone is appreciated and are not just a number.

Opportunity for Advancement

Here at Terra Drilling, we place a huge emphasis on training and
promoting from within.

Have a team that invests in you and wants to see you grow. 

Join our amazing team

We have built a great team environment where everyone works together as a unit so we’ll look after each other onsite. 

Build relationships with people who care about what they do and want to help others succeed too.

Everyone is appreciated

Be a part of a team that believes in rewarding all their members. Every single member of the team is important to us.

We get to know you on a personal level and do all we can to support and encourage you in your career.

There will be people pushing you to work harder, but also rewarding your efforts so that you don't give up.

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No experience in the Drilling Industry?

That's OK. You will be trained by our team to a high quality. You'll learn the skills you need for your future career.

No Experience Required

We will employ recruits with little to no experience in the industry. With just a few tickets and licenses you can start as an offsider immediately.

All you need to get started are:

  • Senior First Aid
  • Heavy Rigid Licence
  • National Police Clearance
  • Be able to pass a drug and alcohol test and pre-employment medical.

On the Job Training

You will work closely with our highly experienced Drillers for learning and potential progression towards certificates in drilling modules.

At Terra Drilling, all team members are constantly learning and improving their skills. 

A step up into Drilling

Work as an offsider initially and you will gain the skills to be promoted within the company. 

Read Matt’s story about how he became a Supervisor here. Having no previous experience in the drilling industry he managed to work his way up to become a driller in a little over 2 years.

Continuous staff training, coaching, innovation, and open communication makes Terra Drilling a leader in the field.

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$1000 Goldfields Residential Bonus

Escape the city and experience the Australian Outback whilst earning excellent hourly rates.

Earn your potential

If you live in the Goldfields, you’ll be eligible to receive a $1000 residential bonus each swing. Not only this, but you won’t have to pay any accommodation or living expenses while you are working out on site. 

Whether you want to save for a deposit for a new home, pay off debt or just generally get ahead financially. Earn your full potential by starting on an amazing base salary with no previous experience required.

Experience the Goldfields

You only need to look at our photos to see how amazing the Western Australian Outback is. You’ll be working right out in the beautiful Western Australian Bush with all of the comforts of home.

Our remote accommodation consists of extremely well-maintained caravans. You’ll have your own room, cooking facilities and more. Longer-term projects have fully-equipped transportable camp facilities available.

Kalgoorlie-Boulder is a great place to live and work. It is a community minded town and very family friendly.

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What do I need for this industry

Terra Drilling are recruiting Offsiders and Drillers throughout the year. We also encourage
Heavy Vehicle Mechanics and Drill Supervisors to apply.

Tickets Required

The following tickets/licences are required as a basis to be eligible for these positions:

  • Senior First Aid
  • Heavy Rigid Licence
  • National Police Clearance

You will also be required to pass a drug & alhcohol test & pre-employment medical, which will be arranged by Terra Drilling after appointment to the role.

How to get your tickets

Simply Google ‘first aid courses near me’ to find out where you can obtain your Senior First Aid.

The same process applies for a HR Licence.

You can apply for a National Police Check online.

Pricing varies from provider to provider and is to be paid for by the applicant, however you can rest assured that you’ll make your money back in the first swing!

Obtaining the correct tickets/licences can take some time, so start preparing now to be ready for 2022!

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