Advance Your FIFO Mining Career with Our Entry Level Driller's Offsider Traineeship Positions
Are you ready for an adventure, looking for a change of scenery and motivated to build a long-term drilling career with some of the biggest names in mining?
Join our 2025 Driller's Offsider in-take today
We are seeking motivated individuals with previous experience to join our team as Driller's Offsiders, with the choice of casual or traineeship positions.
At True Resources, we aim to build the next generation of
Drillers
,
Supervisors
, and
Operations Managers
–
starting with you
. Whether you're looking to further develop your skills through a
traineeship
or step straight into
casual
work, you'll be part of a team that values growth, safety, and performance.
The Role
Working across Queensland, you'll take on one of the most physically demanding yet rewarding jobs in the industry. You'll work alongside experienced Drillers,
gain new skills
, and
earn great money
while
building long-term career opportunities
.
Here are the essentials you can expect:
Excellent base salary + bonuses and super.
Healthy and tasty meals are cooked and provided for you every day.
2:1 manageable FIFO shifts out of Brisbane or Townsville, QLD.
Salary sacrifice options available.
Comfortable accommodation including:
Mine-Site
Caravan
Exploration
Staff Housing
Career longevity and financial stability.
Our team's support and guidance.
Uniforms, PPE and training provided.
And more.
Once on-site,
you will learn from the best Drillers
,
work with the biggest names in drilling
, and
build life-long connections
while enjoying
incredible rates + performance bonuses and super
If you join the Traineeship we will also provide you with all of the required certifications
that you will need on-site.
Specifically, your Cert II.
So no need to stress about the nitty gritty
Our team will go above and beyond to
support you during this transition into the resources sector
What is expected of you on the job:
Listen to the Driller and follow their guidance
Conducting daily pre-start equipment checks
Completing necessary safety paperwork and processes
Assisting with routine rig / machine / equipment / tool maintenance and cleaning
Loading and unloading heavy vehicles
Assist in set up / dismantle / move rigs and associated equipment
Manual Handling of drill rods, sample bags, core trays etc
Other duties as required
What stands out to our team:
A background in a labour-intensive role, for example:
Concreting
Farming
Plumbing
Bricklayer
General Labouring
Any Previous FIFO mining experience in any role
If you currently hold any of the following:
WAH
4WD
First Aid
Standard 11 (S11)
Current Coal Board Medical
To be successful, you must have and provide:
HR-B Unrestricted Licence
with no restrictions
Prior Driller's Offsider experience
Currently reside in Queensland
Ability to pass a pre-employment medical
Clean Police Record from within the last 3 months
Australian Citizenship or Permanent Residency
Current and valid S11
Be willing to put in the hard yards in training.
Serious physical and mental fitness is a must to succeed in Offsiding. This role involves extensive manual labouring, so you will need to cope and perform with the demands of the position, confined spaces, dust and other environmental challenges.
If you meet the above requirements and believe this is the opportunity for you, apply today
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A Little About Us
True Resources is a West Australian-based mining recruitment and mobile-workforce agency with more than 40 years of on-site collective operational and drilling experience.
Since our founding in 2020, we are proud to have provided unparalleled services to our network of drilling specialists and mining support services clientele.
Our overarching mission is to deliver innovative, efficient, effective recruitment services and mobile support to employers and job seekers. We don't place candidates for the short term; we build the foundation for long-term careers.
True Resources invests in you.
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Want to Learn More about Drilling?
Watch this introductory video from ADIA to see what it's like on the job.
Additional information
Drilling Cert II Traineeship & Casual Positions with Career Transition Support
Work with the biggest names in drilling and enjoy career longevity & stability
Top remuneration of $110,000 - $130,000 + bonuses + super