Calling all Entry-Level and Experienced Driller’s Offsiders
Want to kickstart your drilling career? Or looking for the next step for your drilling career? Looking for a hands-on role with excellent pay, job security and career progression?
Mitchell Services (MSV) is a trusted leader in drilling services, proudly supporting the global exploration, mining, and energy industries for over 50 years. With a modern fleet of 100 rigs and strong partnerships with Tier 1 clients across Australia, we’re continuing to grow and are looking for dedicated drilling professionals to join our team.
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 Mitchell Services?
* Permanent full-time mining jobs – long-term job stability and currently looking for Far North Queensland applicants.
* Above-award pay rates – great $$$ potential
* FIFO and DIDO rosters available – FIFO available for Brisbane based applicants with flights and accommodation provided. If you live within four hours of one of our sites you can be DIDO.
* On-the-job training & nationally recognised qualifications
* Genuine career progression – we offer training packages to help you progress from an offsider into a driller.
What We’re Looking For
* Physically fit able to lift up to 30kgs
* 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 for underground roles.
* First Aid/CPR certificate (or willing to obtain)
* National Police Check & full Australian working rights.
* Local applicants based in the Townsville/Charters Towers region. Desirable but not essential.
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 Mitchell Services.