Entry Level Drillers Offsider - FIFO | Surface & Underground | $120k+
Looking for an
entry level FIFO mining job
that actually leads somewhere? Niche Resources is hiring
entry level Drillers Offsiders
(Drillers Assistants /
trade assistants
) for surface and underground rigs on 2/1, 3/1 and 4/2 FIFO rosters across WA.
Our fast-track
traineeship
routes will allow you to become a qualified driller in no time Start next week or kick off the new year with a new
FIFO
mining career that will take you all over the state, country, and world if you desire.
You will earn the sort of
$$$
you have heard about and build a stable long-term career at the same time. If you have been searching for entry level
FIFO jobs
or
entry level mining jobs
, this is your pathway into drilling.
At Niche Resources, we gain you entry into paid traineeships, competitive weekly pay, and a salary range of up to
$116,000 - $130,000 per year.
You can earn up to and over
$180k
once you complete the two-year traineeship.
Our
Green Machine
program supports you from your first meeting with us and throughout your ongoing career in drilling. This program supports you in obtaining all the required tickets, including your truck licence So that you're job-ready from day one. Plus, we provide industry insight from our extensive drilling experience right here in WA
What you get
Over $7,000 per swing
Year one earnings around $116,000 to $130,000 + super
Clear pathway to driller in about 2 years - $180k+ once qualified
Paid traineeship and weekly pay
FIFO from Perth to multiple WA sites
All required tickets sorted before you fly, including your truck licence
Ongoing support from people who actually know drilling
What you will
Do the heavy lifting and labouring that keeps the rig turning
Work long days in heat, dust and mud
Learn from your driller every shift and take real steps toward your traineeship
If you enjoy hard work, being outdoors and being part of a tight crew, you will thrive. If you do not, this will not suit you.
What we require
Current Australian
C Class drivers licence
(no P plates)
Fit, healthy and ready to do the hard yardsWilling to commit to a highly paid 2-year traineeship
Currently in WA or with a real, thought-through plan to relocate
What we would love to see
Experience around drill rigs, mining, or FIFO in any capacity
Farming, construction, trades or other heavy labour background
Current National Police Clearance
HR licence (HR-B ok) or working toward it
Apply today to learn exactly what the pathway looks like, what you will earn at each step and how we can help you free up time to enjoy life on your weeks off. We will conduct pre-employment medicals and drug and alcohol screening as part of the recruitment process and there will be ongoing random testing while employed.
Working Holiday Visa holders cannot be considered for these roles.
Still reading? Still not sure what a Drillers Offsider does? Think of it as the trade assistant to the driller – you do the physical work, learn the trade day by day and move up the ladder toward your drilling traineeship and, eventually, your own rig.
Apply now and we will walk you through the rest
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