Job highlights
Full time
Hail Creek, Queensland, Australia
Mining - Operator Production Maintenance
Job ID
JR104547
Closing date
22/09/2025
Last Updated
21/08/2025
At Hail Creek, everything we do is about developing our people, optimising our asset and improving our future. We positively impact our people and communities. We strive to be industry leaders – the Mine of Choice. It's a culture that fosters pragmatic outcomes where things happen quickly. We promote those 'out of the box' ideas to continuously improve and no day is ever the same. With a large and passionate workforce of over 1,000 people, there is a great opportunity for you to contribute and make an impact.
Glencore is committed to providing an environment that adheres to the Respect at Work Legislation.
Job Description
We are seeking an experienced Driller to support our production team in delivering safe, efficient, and high quality drilling outcomes.
Reporting to the Drill & Blast Supervisor, you will play a key role in achieving mine plans through accurate and consistent drilling activities.
THE ROLE
Operating blast hole drills to deliver planned production targets
Ensuring drilling is completed safely, efficiently, and to design specifications
Conducting pre-starts, inspections, and routine equipment care
Working closely with the Drill & Blast team to optimise patterns and productivity
Maintaining a strong commitment to safety, environmental, and compliance standards
ABOUT YOU
Proven experience operating rotary blast hole drills in an open cut mining environment
High commitment to safety and team-based work
Strong attention to detail and ability to follow drilling designs
Flexibility to work within rostered shifts and changing priorities
WHAT WE OFFER
Competitive remuneration package + site allowances
7/7 Day shift roster only
Supportive team culture with strong focus on safety and development
Annual short term performance bonus
Annual Health and Wellbeing bonus
Opportunities for career progression across Drill & Blast and wider mining operations
Be part of a team that values precision, safety, and results. now and drill into your next career opportunity.