Drill Rig Operator Contract Temp Jobs in Australia - May 2026

Listed two days ago

Driller's Offsider - Entry Level & Experienced

at LH Partners

This is a Contract/Temp job

Perth WA

$120k to $140k + Super

Supercharge your path to six-figure success
Launch a FIFO career you'll love
Earn nationally recognised qualifications and in-demand skills

Supercharge your path to six-figure success
Launch a FIFO career you'll love
Earn nationally recognised qualifications and in-demand skills

Launch your career in drilling one of the most demanding yet rewarding fields in the resources industry.

subClassification: Mining - Exploration & GeoscienceMining - Exploration & Geoscience

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

2d ago

Listed two days ago

Driller offsider

at Brunel

This is a Contract/Temp job

Perth WA

SEEK salary line

2:2 Roster FIFO / DIDO
Work For a Tier 1 Mining Company
Opportunities for training and progression to Senior Offsider or Driller roles

2:2 Roster FIFO / DIDO
Work For a Tier 1 Mining Company
Opportunities for training and progression to Senior Offsider or Driller roles

Drilling Offsider FIFO 2:2 WA Goldfields assisting VR-330 rig operations. Hands-on role in remote mining. Physically fit, safety-focused, HR-B req

subClassification: Mining - OperationsMining - Operations

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

2d ago

Listed five 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)

5d ago

Listed one day ago

Drillers & Drillers Offsiders

at Ozijobs

This is a Contract/Temp job

Perth WA

2:1 Roster
Excellent Rates
Long term opportunities

2:1 Roster
Excellent Rates
Long term opportunities

Multiple opportunities for experienced Drillers and Drillers Offsiders

subClassification: Mining - Exploration & GeoscienceMining - Exploration & Geoscience

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

1d ago

Listed seven days ago

Oil and Gas and Renewable Energy Workers for Australia

at Oil Consultants Pty Ltd

This is a Contract/Temp job

Brisbane QLD

Ideal for candidates seeking long-term field opportunities
Competitive employment conditions including excellent day rates
flexible even-time rosters,

Ideal for candidates seeking long-term field opportunities
Competitive employment conditions including excellent day rates
flexible even-time rosters,

Excellent Day Rates Flexible Rotations Free Work Insurance and Emergency Medical Cover Reliable Payment Terms Comprehensive Training

subClassification: Oil & Gas - OperationsOil & Gas - Operations

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

7d ago

Listed nine 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)

9d ago

Listed two 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)

2d ago

Listed one day 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)

1d ago

Listed two 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)

2d ago

Listed twenty two days ago

Drill & Blast Roles

at Programmed

This is a Contract/Temp job

Karratha, Port Hedland, Karratha & Pilbara WA

$55 - $58.02 p.h.

Programmed Energy & Resources are seeking candidates to join a high-performing drill & blast team across various roles on a 2:1 FIFO roster

subClassification: Mining - Drill & BlastMining - Drill & Blast

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

22d 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 seven days ago

Driller's Offsider - Entry Level & Experienced

at LH Partners

This is a Contract/Temp job

Perth WA

$120,000 to $140,000 + super, weekly pay

Upskill with expert guidance and work with some of the best in the industry.
Build the right qualifications and step into the world of FIFO work.
Earn six figures in your first year in a challenging, rewarding role.

Upskill with expert guidance and work with some of the best in the industry.
Build the right qualifications and step into the world of FIFO work.
Earn six figures in your first year in a challenging, rewarding role.

Physically demanding work with expert training, clear career progression, and six-figure earning potential in your first year.

Recruited byPhoebe McKiernan

subClassification: Mining - Exploration & GeoscienceMining - Exploration & Geoscience

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

7d ago

Listed seven 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)

7d ago

Listed five 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)

5d ago

Listed twelve days ago

Production Driller

at MPI

This is a Contract/Temp job

Perth WA

$1000 - $1200/day

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

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

Multiple opportunities across WA offering flexible roster, competitive rates, options to work for contractors or owner-operators - the choice is yours

subClassification: Mining - OperationsMining - Operations

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

12d ago

Listed sixteen days ago

Driller's Offsider - Entry Level & Experienced

at LH Partners

This is a Contract/Temp job

Perth WA

$120k to $140k + Super

Supercharge your path to six-figure success
Launch a FIFO career you'll love
Earn nationally recognised qualifications and in-demand skills

Supercharge your path to six-figure success
Launch a FIFO career you'll love
Earn nationally recognised qualifications and in-demand skills

Launch your career in drilling one of the most demanding yet rewarding fields in the resources industry.

Recruited byPhoebe McKiernan

subClassification: Mining - Exploration & GeoscienceMining - Exploration & Geoscience

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

16d ago

Listed twenty six days ago

Driller - FIFO

at Core Talent

This is a Contract/Temp job

Perth WA

Competitive Hourly Rates Available

2:1 FIFO roster - Competitive rates available
L7 & D65 Driller roles with immediate starts
Ongoing work with a reputable WA drilling contractor

2:1 FIFO roster - Competitive rates available
L7 & D65 Driller roles with immediate starts
Ongoing work with a reputable WA drilling contractor

FIFO Drillers needed for L7 & D65 rigs in Kalgoorlie. 2:1 roster, flights from Perth, immediate start available.

subClassification: Mining - Drill & BlastMining - Drill & Blast

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

26d ago•Expiring

Listed one day ago

All Round Operators

at Anytime Exploration Services

This is a Contract/Temp job

Perth WA

Primary 2/2 roster with multiple other roster options available.
WA Based
Immediate Start!

Primary 2/2 roster with multiple other roster options available.
WA Based
Immediate Start!

Join AES as an Allround Operator in WA! Work on exploration projects, including earth moving, pad cleaning, sump building, and rehabilitation.

subClassification: Mining - OperationsMining - Operations

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

1d ago

Listed one day ago

Dump Truck Operators

at NUCREW

This is a Contract/Temp job

Perth WA

5 star camp facilities and Telstra mobile coverage
Earn up to $63.34 p/h + weekly pay + super on all hours worked
Consistent, long-term work with potential to transition to permanency

5 star camp facilities and Telstra mobile coverage
Earn up to $63.34 p/h + weekly pay + super on all hours worked
Consistent, long-term work with potential to transition to permanency

Dump Truck Operators wanted for NUCREW in the Goldfields. 2:1 FIFO Ex Perth OR DIDO ex Kalgoorlie & surrounds, Work for an established owner operator

subClassification: Mining - OperationsMining - Operations

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

1d ago

Listed twenty three hours 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)

23h ago

Listed twenty six 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)

26d ago•Expiring

Listed five 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)

5d ago

Listed twenty six days ago

Blast Hole Drill Operator

at DRD Group Australia Pty Ltd

This is a Contract/Temp job

Perth WA

FIFO WA roles, 7 days on / 7 nights on / 14 days off roster
Competitive rates of pay
Temp - perm opportunities

FIFO WA roles, 7 days on / 7 nights on / 14 days off roster
Competitive rates of pay
Temp - perm opportunities

Experienced D65 Blast Hole Drillers needed to join a top tier mining company based in the Pilbara

subClassification: Mining - Drill & BlastMining - Drill & Blast

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

26d ago•Expiring

Listed two days ago

Civil Operators | 3:1 Roster | DIDO | Paid Travel

at SNP RECRUITMENT PTY LTD

This is a Contract/Temp job

Perth WA(Remote)

65

$45 - $65Hr
Weekly pay!
Immediate starts available!

$45 - $65Hr
Weekly pay!
Immediate starts available!

SNP Recruitment is currently seeking experienced Civil Operators for ongoing project work on a 3:1 roster across multiple WA sites.

subClassification: Mining - OperationsMining - Operations

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

2d 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 thirteen 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)

13d ago

Listed two days ago

RC Drillers

at TBS Workforce Pty Ltd

Be an early applicant

This is a Contract/Temp job

Perth WA(Remote)

Competitive Rates
Temp to Perm
Immediate Start

Competitive Rates
Temp to Perm
Immediate Start

Support and lead the team in the operation of the rig to drive success.

subClassification: Mining - Exploration & GeoscienceMining - Exploration & Geoscience

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

2d ago

Listed one day ago

All Round Operators

at NUCREW

This is a Contract/Temp job

Perth WA

Up to $87.27/hr + Super | Weekly Pay

5 star camp facilities and Telstra mobile coverage
Earn up to $87.27 p/h + weekly pay + super on all hours worked
Consistent, long-term work with potential to transition to permanency

5 star camp facilities and Telstra mobile coverage
Earn up to $87.27 p/h + weekly pay + super on all hours worked
Consistent, long-term work with potential to transition to permanency

Production All-Rounder, Dozer Operators & Excavator Operators wanted for NUCREW in the Goldfields. 2:1 FIFO Ex Perth OR DIDO ex Kalgoorlie & surrounds

subClassification: Mining - OperationsMining - Operations

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

1d ago

Listed nine days ago

Crushing & Screening Operators

at Programmed

This is a Contract/Temp job

Karratha, Port Hedland, Karratha & Pilbara WA

$59.15 - $62.36 p.h.

Programmed Energy & Resources are currently seeking experienced crushing & screening operators to join our dynamic team and support ongoing production

subClassification: Mining - ProcessingMining - Processing

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

9d ago

Listed three days ago

Watercart/Vac Truck Operator

at Eve Services Pty Ltd

Immediate start

This is a Contract/Temp job

Wakerley, Brisbane QLD

$40 – $50 per hour

10 and 4 roster with weekend always on off swing
New Campsite with all meals and accomodation included
DIDO travel to and from site on paid time

10 and 4 roster with weekend always on off swing
New Campsite with all meals and accomodation included
DIDO travel to and from site on paid time

Operate Vac truck, Watercart and Skidsteer to support geotechnical drilling operations. Competitive pay, attractive roster and new site facilities.

subClassification: Plant & Machinery OperatorsPlant & Machinery Operators

classification: Construction(Construction)

3d ago

Listed one day ago

FIFO Moxy / Loader Operator

at Corestaff Darwin

This is a Contract/Temp job

Darwin NT

$48.50

Remote NT Mine
Short Term 3-4 months
Dayshift & Nightshift required

Remote NT Mine
Short Term 3-4 months
Dayshift & Nightshift required

Moxy / Loader Operator | 20:8 Roster | FIFO ex Darwin | $48.50 p/h

subClassification: Mining - OperationsMining - Operations

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

1d ago

Listed fifteen days ago

Driller

at Techforce Personnel Pty.

This is a Contract/Temp job

Perth WA

Flexible Rosters - 2:1, 4:2, or 2:2
Diverse Projects - RC, AC, Diamond, Water Bore, Conventional drillin
FIFO/DIDO options

Flexible Rosters - 2:1, 4:2, or 2:2
Diverse Projects - RC, AC, Diamond, Water Bore, Conventional drillin
FIFO/DIDO options

We're looking for skilled Drillers to join our high-performing clients across Western Australia.

subClassification: Mining - Exploration & GeoscienceMining - Exploration & Geoscience

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

15d ago

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