Local Driller Assistants Required for Cadia Mine

Entry-Level and Experienced Driller’s Offsiders Required | Mining & Drilling – Multiple Roles

Want to kickstart your mining career? Looking for a hands-on role with excellent pay, job security and career progression?

Deepcore Drilling is a leader in surface drilling and underground drilling across Australia’s East Coast — and we’re expanding! We have upcoming opportunities for motivated Entry-Level Driller’s Offsiders to join our crews on at our local Cadia NSW project.

No experience in mining or drilling? That’s okay. If you’re fit, reliable, and safety-focused, we’ll provide full training, qualifications and career pathways to set you up for success.

Why Join Deepcore Drilling?

• Permanent full-time mining jobs – long-term stability for local Orange based applicants
• Above-award pay rates – great $$$ potential
• Local rosters (DIDO) – home every night, no FIFO required whilst working on a 14/7.
• On-the-job training & nationally recognised qualifications
• Genuine career progression – we offer training packages to help you progress from an offsider into a driller. 
• Modern, well-maintained drill rigs & equipment
• Strong safety culture & supportive crews

What We’re Looking For

• Physically fit able to lift up to 35kgs
• Able to handle 12-hour shifts
• Strong focus on safety and teamwork
• Able to pass a full pre-employment medical & drug/alcohol screening
• Current manual driver’s licence (C-Class) as a minimum
• First Aid/CPR certificate (or willing to obtain)
• National Police Check & full Australian working rights

Experience in labouring, construction, FIFO/DIDO, or mining is highly regarded – but not essential.

What’s In It For You

• Above-award pay + annual & personal leave entitlements
• Secure, full-time employee contracts with a leading drilling contractor
• Supplied PPE & high-quality gear
• Career pathways into drilling, mining and supervision roles
• A safe, inclusive and team-focused workplace

If you’re ready to start an entry-level role in mining with a company that invests in your future — apply now and begin your drilling career with Deepcore Drilling.