Downhole Mining Contract Temp Jobs in Australia - May 2026

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Blast Hole Drillers | FIFO Perth | Gold Mining

This is a Contract/Temp job

FIFO from Perth across WA gold mining operations
2/1 & 2/2 rosters with multiple positions available
Top hammer blast hole rig experience essential

FIFO from Perth across WA gold mining operations
2/1 & 2/2 rosters with multiple positions available
Top hammer blast hole rig experience essential

IronMerge is seeking experienced Blast Hole Drillers for FIFO opportunities across WA gold mining operations. These roles suit open pit drillers with

Recruited byMartyn Hill

subClassification: Mining - Drill & BlastMining - Drill & Blast

classification: Mining, Resources & Energy(Mining, Resources & Energy)

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Listed ten days ago

WA/SA - Underground Operators

at Techforce Personnel Pty.

This is a Contract/Temp job

Perth WA

Long-term opportunity to build skills and grow within the business
Work with a leading contractor offering consistent work and development
Build your underground mining experience in a fast-paced, environment

Long-term opportunity to build skills and grow within the business
Work with a leading contractor offering consistent work and development
Build your underground mining experience in a fast-paced, environment

Join Byrnecut as an Underground Operator in WA or SA, with opportunities in multiple roles with strong team support, safety focus, and career growth.

subClassification: Mining - OperationsMining - Operations

classification: Mining, Resources & Energy(Mining, Resources & Energy)

10d ago

Listed twenty seven days ago

Underground Longhole Driller

at Techforce Personnel Pty.

This is a Contract/Temp job

Perth WA

Up to $103.70/hr casual
2:2 FIFO roster across WA & SA sites with ongoing, long-term work
Well-run sites with strong crews + opportunities to upskill and develop

Up to $103.70/hr casual
2:2 FIFO roster across WA & SA sites with ongoing, long-term work
Well-run sites with strong crews + opportunities to upskill and develop

subClassification: Mining - OperationsMining - Operations

classification: Mining, Resources & Energy(Mining, Resources & Energy)

27d ago•Expiring

Listed one day ago

Blast Hole Drillers | FIFO Perth | Gold Mining

at IronMerge Pty Ltd

This is a Contract/Temp job

Perth WA

FIFO from Perth across WA gold mining operations
2/1 & 2/2 rosters with multiple positions available
Top hammer blast hole rig experience essential

FIFO from Perth across WA gold mining operations
2/1 & 2/2 rosters with multiple positions available
Top hammer blast hole rig experience essential

IronMerge is seeking experienced Blast Hole Drillers for FIFO opportunities across WA gold mining operations. These roles suit open pit drillers with

Recruited byMartyn Hill

subClassification: Mining - Drill & BlastMining - Drill & Blast

classification: Mining, Resources & Energy(Mining, Resources & Energy)

1d ago

Listed six days ago

FIFO Underground Long Hole Drillers

at Techforce Personnel Pty.

This is a Contract/Temp job

Perth WA

Competitive Rates
Temp - to - Perm - Secure Your Shirt!
Even Time Rosters

Competitive Rates
Temp - to - Perm - Secure Your Shirt!
Even Time Rosters

WA and SA Operations | Premium Rates | Flexible Rosters | Immediate Starts - Join the Elite Underground Crew with Techforce Personnel

subClassification: Mining - OperationsMining - Operations

classification: Mining, Resources & Energy(Mining, Resources & Energy)

6d ago

Listed two days ago

Blasthole Drillers

at TBS Workforce Pty Ltd

This is a Contract/Temp job

Perth WA

FIFO Ex Perth
2:1 roster
Superannuation paid on all hours worked

FIFO Ex Perth
2:1 roster
Superannuation paid on all hours worked

Experienced Blasthole Drillers wanted to Operate & Run drill rig. Grow your career and contribute to the success of our client's Drill & Blast teams.

subClassification: Mining - Drill & BlastMining - Drill & Blast

classification: Mining, Resources & Energy(Mining, Resources & Energy)

2d ago

Listed thirteen days ago

Blast Hole Driller

at MPI

This is a Contract/Temp job

Brisbane QLD

$65.00 per hour flat

Weekly pay + super on all hours worked
2/2 Roster
Amazing Camp – Gym , Wet Mess , Quality food

Weekly pay + super on all hours worked
2/2 Roster
Amazing Camp – Gym , Wet Mess , Quality food

Looking to work in the NT? We have an exciting project kicking off with a family friendly roster with flights from WA and the eastern states.

subClassification: Mining - Drill & BlastMining - Drill & Blast

classification: Mining, Resources & Energy(Mining, Resources & Energy)

13d ago

Listed two hours ago

Servicepersons - Mt Carlton

at MYNDSHIFT GROUP

Be an early applicant

This is a Contract/Temp job

Townsville, Northern QLD

7/7 Rotating Dayshift/Nightshift Roster
Opportunity to be part of a mine restart in a historic gold region
Clear Pathway to Permanent Employment

7/7 Rotating Dayshift/Nightshift Roster
Opportunity to be part of a mine restart in a historic gold region
Clear Pathway to Permanent Employment

Servicepersons required ASAP for gold mine re-start 150km's SW of Townsville. 7/7 roster. CAT, Hitachi, Liebherr equipment on site.

subClassification: Mining - Engineering & MaintenanceMining - Engineering & Maintenance

classification: Mining, Resources & Energy(Mining, Resources & Energy)

2h ago

Listed seven hours ago

Underground Hard-Rock Mine Construction / Service Crew Operators

at Strategic Bridging Global Pty Ltd

This is a Contract/Temp job

Dubbo, Dubbo & Central NSW

$60 – $70 per hour + Super

$60-$70/h(Neg*) + Super! Contract to PERM!
7/7 roster options | Live-In, DIDO, FIFO | Central Western NSW regions!
Urgent Requirement !

$60-$70/h(Neg*) + Super! Contract to PERM!
7/7 roster options | Live-In, DIDO, FIFO | Central Western NSW regions!
Urgent Requirement !

Established Mining Company!

subClassification: Mining - OperationsMining - Operations

classification: Mining, Resources & Energy(Mining, Resources & Energy)

7h ago

Listed five days ago

Wireline Logging Technician

at Boss Energy Ltd

This is a Contract/Temp job

Adelaide SA

2/1 Lifestyle roster, FIFO Adelaide or DIDO Broken Hill
Hands-on field role with strong team culture and support
Build niche skills in a high-demand mining discipline

2/1 Lifestyle roster, FIFO Adelaide or DIDO Broken Hill
Hands-on field role with strong team culture and support
Build niche skills in a high-demand mining discipline

Support wireline logging operations in a hands-on field role. Join a high-performing team and build your career in uranium exploration at Honeymoon.

subClassification: Mining - Exploration & GeoscienceMining - Exploration & Geoscience

classification: Mining, Resources & Energy(Mining, Resources & Energy)

5d ago

Listed six days ago

Underground Long Hole Drillers - 2/2 & 2/1 rosters

at Taurus Recruitment

This is a Contract/Temp job

Perth Airport, Perth WA

Casual Flat rate $100 p/h ($1200 p/s) + super

Atlas Simba Long Hole exp essential.
FIFO Perth - interstate welcome to apply
14/14 (day shift only and day/nights) & 14/7 rosters

Atlas Simba Long Hole exp essential.
FIFO Perth - interstate welcome to apply
14/14 (day shift only and day/nights) & 14/7 rosters

Experienced UG Long Hole Drillers are required for Temp to Perm roles. Top $ rates on offer. Must have Atlas Simba experience.

subClassification: Mining - OperationsMining - Operations

classification: Mining, Resources & Energy(Mining, Resources & Energy)

6d ago

Listed two days ago

Directional Driller

at NES Fircroft

Be an early applicant

This is a Contract/Temp job

Auchenflower, Brisbane QLD

Competitive

Directional Driller contract role. BHA, real time data, wellbore steering, HSE focus, FIFO roster, oil and gas drilling operations across Australia

Recruited byCameron Anderson

subClassification: Oil & Gas - DrillingOil & Gas - Drilling

classification: Mining, Resources & Energy(Mining, Resources & Energy)

2d ago

Listed six days ago

Drill and Truck Mining Operators

at Programmed Skilled Workforce

This is a Contract/Temp job

Singleton, Newcastle, Maitland & Hunter NSW

Lower Hunter Mine Sites
Lifestyle Roster
Utilise Both Truck And Drill Skills .

Lower Hunter Mine Sites
Lifestyle Roster
Utilise Both Truck And Drill Skills .

Programmed Energy & Resources is currently taking applications for Experienced Drillers also holding Dump Truck skills in the Lower Hunter Valley.

subClassification: Mining - Drill & BlastMining - Drill & Blast

classification: Mining, Resources & Energy(Mining, Resources & Energy)

6d ago

Listed three days ago

Underground Truck Drivers & Loader Operators

at Hays | Resources & Mining

This is a Contract/Temp job

Townsville, Northern QLD

FIFO Townsville/Cairns or DIDO Mt Isa/Cloncurry
8/6/7/7 Roster
On-Going Opportunities

FIFO Townsville/Cairns or DIDO Mt Isa/Cloncurry
8/6/7/7 Roster
On-Going Opportunities

Underground Truck Drivers and Loader Operators required for a mine site in North West Queensland

subClassification: Mining - OperationsMining - Operations

classification: Mining, Resources & Energy(Mining, Resources & Energy)

3d ago

Listed nine days ago

Critical Mine Development and Rehabilitation Services - Underground Roles

at Secure Mine Solutions

This is a Contract/Temp job

Mount Isa, Western QLD

$120,000 – $280,000 per year

Stability and work/life balance
Work on active underground projects in a high-demand region
Strong safety culture with skilled crews and career progression opportunities

Stability and work/life balance
Work on active underground projects in a high-demand region
Strong safety culture with skilled crews and career progression opportunities

Be part of a skilled, safety-focused team offering a rewarding working environment, balanced rosters, and great career growth potential.

subClassification: Mining - OperationsMining - Operations

classification: Mining, Resources & Energy(Mining, Resources & Energy)

9d ago

Listed nine days ago

FIFO Underground Crew

at Techforce Personnel Pty.

This is a Contract/Temp job

Perth WA

Competitive Rates
2/2 Even Time Rosters
Temp to Perm - Secure your shirt!

Competitive Rates
2/2 Even Time Rosters
Temp to Perm - Secure your shirt!

Techforce Personnel have officially joined forces with an underground industry heavyweight — and we're building a crew of the best in WA!

subClassification: Mining - OperationsMining - Operations

classification: Mining, Resources & Energy(Mining, Resources & Energy)

9d ago

Listed twenty seven days ago

Blast Hole Driller

at MPI

This is a Contract/Temp job

Perth WA

$65.00 per hour flat

7/7 Roster
$65.00 per hour
Weekly Pay + Super On All Hours Worked

7/7 Roster
$65.00 per hour
Weekly Pay + Super On All Hours Worked

$65.00 per hour | 7/7 Roster | DIDO from Perth | Weekly pay + Super on all hours worked

subClassification: Mining - OperationsMining - Operations

classification: Mining, Resources & Energy(Mining, Resources & Energy)

27d ago•Expiring

Listed seven days ago

Underground Service Crew

at TP Human Capital

This is a Contract/Temp job

Townsville, Northern QLD

AUD 73 - 74 per hour

FIFO Underground Service Crew role | $73.64/hr + super | 7/7 roster | Flights, meals & accommodation provided | Brisbane, Cairns & Townsville FIFO

subClassification: Mining - Engineering & MaintenanceMining - Engineering & Maintenance

classification: Mining, Resources & Energy(Mining, Resources & Energy)

7d ago

Listed three days ago

Civil Operator - Perth Metro & FIFO

at Core Talent

This is a Contract/Temp job

Perth WA

AUD 50 - 65 per hour

Competitive Rates Available
Metro and Regional Works
Short and Long Term Work Available

Competitive Rates Available
Metro and Regional Works
Short and Long Term Work Available

Core Talent is hiring All Round Operators for local and regional works

subClassification: OtherOther

classification: Trades & Services(Trades & Services)

3d ago

Listed thirteen days ago

Blast Hole Driller

at Techforce Personnel Pty.

This is a Contract/Temp job

Perth WA

This role is paying $66.50 - $80.25 p/h - experience dependent!
2:1 roster
Opportunity to work for a sector leading company

This role is paying $66.50 - $80.25 p/h - experience dependent!
2:1 roster
Opportunity to work for a sector leading company

Seeking skilled Blast Hole Drillers to join our team on a 2:1 roster across mining projects in Western Australia.

subClassification: Mining - Drill & BlastMining - Drill & Blast

classification: Mining, Resources & Energy(Mining, Resources & Energy)

13d ago

Listed three days ago

Driller

at Programmed

This is a Contract/Temp job

Karratha, Port Hedland, Karratha & Pilbara WA

$61.65 - $65.02 p.h.

Programmed E&R are currently seeking Drillers for a long-term FIFO opportunity with Western Australia's largest magnetite operations in the Pilbara.

subClassification: Mining - Drill & BlastMining - Drill & Blast

classification: Mining, Resources & Energy(Mining, Resources & Energy)

3d ago

Listed eight days ago

Experienced Dump Truck Operators

at Programmed Skilled Workforce

This is a Contract/Temp job

Singleton, Newcastle, Maitland & Hunter NSW

Lower and Upper Hunter Sites Available
Fantastic Pay Rates
Various Roster Patterns Available

Lower and Upper Hunter Sites Available
Fantastic Pay Rates
Various Roster Patterns Available

Programmed Energy & Resources is currently taking applications for Experienced Dump Truck Operators in the Lower & Upper Hunter Valley.

subClassification: Mining - OperationsMining - Operations

classification: Mining, Resources & Energy(Mining, Resources & Energy)

8d ago

Listed more than thirty days ago

Rig Geologist

at Fetch Metals Pty Ltd

This is a Contract/Temp job

Cloncurry, Western QLD

$110,000 – $125,000 per year

Dry season contract for on-site supervision of copper exploration drilling works, logging and sampling.

subClassification: Mining - Exploration & GeoscienceMining - Exploration & Geoscience

classification: Mining, Resources & Energy(Mining, Resources & Energy)

30d+ ago•Expiring

Listed fourteen days ago

Long Hole Driller

at LH Partners

This is a Contract/Temp job

Perth WA

$80 - $85 Per Hour

Long Hole Driller - Underground Gold Mine
FIFO from anywhere in Australia (flights covered)
2 weeks on / 2 weeks off FIFO roster

Long Hole Driller - Underground Gold Mine
FIFO from anywhere in Australia (flights covered)
2 weeks on / 2 weeks off FIFO roster

Long Hole Driller | $80-$85/hr | 2/2 FIFO | Underground gold project in WA seeking experienced drillers for production stoping on Sandvik rigs.

subClassification: Mining - OperationsMining - Operations

classification: Mining, Resources & Energy(Mining, Resources & Energy)

14d ago

Listed twenty days ago

Underground Operators

at Scotford Fennessy Recruitment

This is a Contract/Temp job

Perth WA

Permanent roles with an owner-operated underground gold mine
FIFO Mid-West WA site with modern camp with short commute to site
Competitive package including bonuses, health cover and salary sacrificing

Permanent roles with an owner-operated underground gold mine
FIFO Mid-West WA site with modern camp with short commute to site
Competitive package including bonuses, health cover and salary sacrificing

Permanent FIFO opportunities with an owner-operated underground gold mine in WA's Mid-West, offering long-term stability and career development

Recruited byTom Fitzgerald

subClassification: Mining - OperationsMining - Operations

classification: Mining, Resources & Energy(Mining, Resources & Energy)

20d ago

Listed nine days ago

Service Crew & Nippers - WA & SA

at Techforce Personnel Pty.

This is a Contract/Temp job

Perth WA

$50-60p/h

2:2 Roster on ongoing projects
Competitive Salaries across multiple WA & SA sites
Temp to Perm

2:2 Roster on ongoing projects
Competitive Salaries across multiple WA & SA sites
Temp to Perm

Long-term work on projects based across WA & SA. Opportunities for progression with a Tier 1 contractor on large-scale projects.

subClassification: Mining - OperationsMining - Operations

classification: Mining, Resources & Energy(Mining, Resources & Energy)

9d ago

Listed twenty one days ago

New to Industry Miners

at Anglo American

This is a Contract/Temp job

Moranbah, Mackay & Coalfields QLD

7 on, 7 off roster
Strong earning potential from day one
Open the door to a long‑term career in mining

7 on, 7 off roster
Strong earning potential from day one
Open the door to a long‑term career in mining

Entry-level role into the mining industry with no qualifications necessary, offering a two-year fixed term contract.

subClassification: Mining - OperationsMining - Operations

classification: Mining, Resources & Energy(Mining, Resources & Energy)

21d ago

Listed fifteen days ago

Blast Hole Driller

at MPI

This is a Contract/Temp job

Perth WA

$65.00 per hour flat

2/1 or 2/2 roster
$65.00 per hour
Weekly Pay + Super On All Hours Worked

2/1 or 2/2 roster
$65.00 per hour
Weekly Pay + Super On All Hours Worked

Want Flexible Rosters and a long term opportunity? Long term contract in Marble Bar.

subClassification: Mining - Drill & BlastMining - Drill & Blast

classification: Mining, Resources & Energy(Mining, Resources & Energy)

15d ago

Listed fifteen days ago

All Rounder / Multiskilled Operators - Underground Mining

at Strategic Bridging Global Pty Ltd

This is a Contract/Temp job

Cobar, Dubbo & Central NSW

$75 – $100 per hour + Super

$70-$100 per hour (Neg*) + Super! (Depend on position and experience) !
7/7 & 14/14 roster options | Live-In, DIDO, FIFO | Central Western NSW regions!
Urgent Requirement !

$70-$100 per hour (Neg*) + Super! (Depend on position and experience) !
7/7 & 14/14 roster options | Live-In, DIDO, FIFO | Central Western NSW regions!
Urgent Requirement !

Established Mining Company! $70-$100/h(Neg*) + Super! Contract to PERM! ! 7/7, 14/14 day/night roster! Live-In, FIFO, DIDO options!

subClassification: Mining - OperationsMining - Operations

classification: Mining, Resources & Energy(Mining, Resources & Energy)

15d ago

Listed thirteen days ago

Charge Up

at MPI

This is a Contract/Temp job

Perth WA

$900 - 1020/day

Various Rosters | Located around WA
Great Camp/Facilities
Ongoing Growth Opportunities

Various Rosters | Located around WA
Great Camp/Facilities
Ongoing Growth Opportunities

Charge Up opportunities across WA with a range of roster, rates, contractors/owner operators and site conditions. Apply today for a confidential chat

subClassification: Mining - OperationsMining - Operations

classification: Mining, Resources & Energy(Mining, Resources & Energy)

13d ago

Listed twenty nine days ago

Service Crew | Underground | Multiple FIFO Sites

at Nobul

This is a Contract/Temp job

Perth WA

Up to $60/hr + Super on all hours
FIFO | 2/2, 7/7, 8/6 rosters
Long-term roles with temp-to-perm options

Up to $60/hr + Super on all hours
FIFO | 2/2, 7/7, 8/6 rosters
Long-term roles with temp-to-perm options

FIFO Service Crew & Nippers | Super paid on all hours | Long-term underground opportunities

subClassification: Mining - OperationsMining - Operations

classification: Mining, Resources & Energy(Mining, Resources & Energy)

29d ago•Expiring

Listed twenty nine days ago

Mining Site Services

at Programmed Skilled Workforce

This is a Contract/Temp job

Singleton, Newcastle, Maitland & Hunter NSW

Local Hunter Valley Mine
Permanent Opportunities
Day Shift Only

Local Hunter Valley Mine
Permanent Opportunities
Day Shift Only

Programmed Energy & Resources is currently seeking Mining Site Services for exciting opportunities with our leading mining client in the Hunter Valley

subClassification: Mining - OperationsMining - Operations

classification: Mining, Resources & Energy(Mining, Resources & Energy)

29d ago•Expiring

35 downhole mining jobs in Australia - Contract Temp

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Blast Hole Drillers | FIFO Perth | Gold Mining

WA/SA - Underground Operators

Underground Longhole Driller

Blast Hole Drillers | FIFO Perth | Gold Mining

FIFO Underground Long Hole Drillers

Blasthole Drillers

Blast Hole Driller

Servicepersons - Mt Carlton

Underground Hard-Rock Mine Construction / Service Crew Operators

Wireline Logging Technician

Underground Long Hole Drillers - 2/2 & 2/1 rosters

Directional Driller

Drill and Truck Mining Operators

Underground Truck Drivers & Loader Operators

Critical Mine Development and Rehabilitation Services - Underground Roles

FIFO Underground Crew

Blast Hole Driller

Underground Service Crew

Civil Operator - Perth Metro & FIFO

Blast Hole Driller

Driller

Experienced Dump Truck Operators

Rig Geologist

Long Hole Driller

Underground Operators

Service Crew & Nippers - WA & SA

New to Industry Miners

Blast Hole Driller

All Rounder / Multiskilled Operators - Underground Mining

Charge Up

Service Crew | Underground | Multiple FIFO Sites

Mining Site Services

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