If you can make a Pantera sing and keep holes straight, clean and on spec, this is your next pit stop.
You'll join a crew that actually values a good driller, not just the metres you punch in a shift.
Sink your teeth into this
* $65–$75 p/h – solid coin for someone who knows their way around a Pantera.
* 2:1 roster (potential to move to 2:2) so you can lock in a steady swing and plan life between runs.
* Strong safety culture, proper training and real career development, not just "tick the box and blast".
* Residential Kambalda – no more village shuffle; go home to your own place after swing.
What you'll be drilling into
* Operating a Pantera rig for blast holes – clean patterns, correct depths, all to plan.
* Keeping the rig in top nick with basic checks and care so you're not stuck on breakdowns instead of drilling.
* Working closely with your supervisor and shotfirers to make sure every pattern is set up to fire smooth.
Non‑negotiables (before we even talk metres)
* Minimum 2 years on a Pantera rig – this isn't a "learn as you go" gig.
* Cert III in Drilling.
* Valid driver's licence and a clean National Police Check.
* Able to pass a full pre-employment medical (including extra cardio checks if you're 45+).
* Preferably Kambalda or nearby – we're chasing someone who's already local, FIFO maybe considered for the right candidate.
About you
* You take pride in straight holes, tidy benches and safe patterns – not cowboy stuff.
* You're the "head down, get it done" type who still has a laugh on the bus and in the crib room.
* You back safety, look out for your crew and don't mind mentoring a less experienced offsider when needed.
You'll be part of a crew with good banter, strong systems and leaders who'll actually back you with training and progression.
Roster, hours and pay
* 2:1 swing, 12‑hour shifts.
* Kambalda-based drill and blast operation.
* $65–$75 p/h depending on your experience and tickets.
Ready to line up your next pattern? If you've got the Pantera hours and want a local role where you're more than just another bum on a seat, we want to talk.
Hit apply and the team at Itch will be in touch quickly – this one will fire fast.