Diamond Driller | Ex Darwin | 2/1 FIFO

About the Role

DDH1 Drilling, part of the Perenti group, is hiring an experienced Diamond Driller for an immediate start. The role is FIFO from Darwin on a 2/1 roster with short flights of about 90 minutes to site, so applicants must be based in Darwin. Work is secured through to December 2026. You run the rig, lead your drilling crew and train the offsiders and trainee drillers working with you.

Key Responsibilities

• Operate diamond drilling equipment safely and to OEM standards
• Lead the drill crew and keep safety at the front of every shift
• Carry out routine inspections and preventative maintenance on the rig and equipment
• Make sure drilling meets client specifications and project needs
• Train, mentor and support offsiders and trainee drillers
• Work with clients and site staff to deliver the project

About You

• Previous experience as a Diamond Driller
• Experience on a range of diamond rigs, including Sandvik DE880 and DE840
• A current HR licence or higher
• Certificate III in Drilling Operations, completed or nearly completed
• A current First Aid certificate (HLTAID011) and a current National Police Clearance
• Dogging, telehandler and other relevant tickets are a plus
• Based in Darwin

What's on Offer

• 2/1 FIFO roster from Darwin with short flights to site
• Immediate start with work secured through to December 2026
• A competitive pay package with retention and metreage bonuses
• Five weeks of annual leave
• Discounted corporate health insurance and an employee benefits program
• An employee referral bonus of up to $3,500

About DDH1 Drilling

DDH1 is a drilling contractor within the Perenti group, alongside businesses such as Barminco and Ausdrill.

Apply directly on Perenti's careers site using the apply link on this listing.