Careers at GeoDrill

The trade is real.
So is the opportunity.

We're not a training ground. We're a workplace where experienced people come to do serious work — and stay. Low crew turnover, structured progression, FIFO programs, and a MD who knows your name.

70+
Team members across field and office
FIFO
Rosters with structured rotations — not ad-hoc
4 gen
Drilling expertise passed down since 1939
Low
Crew turnover — the same names year after year
What it's actually like

No surprises.
Here's the reality.

We'd rather you know what you're getting into before you apply. This is what working at GeoDrill actually looks like.

Small team. Direct access.

You're not a number. The MD is on every program. Your supervisor knows your name and your history. Decisions get made by people who've drilled themselves — not by a board that's never been on a rig.

FIFO — done properly.

Structured rosters, not ad-hoc callouts. We run programs with BHP, Austral and Stanmore — Tier 1 sites with proper inductions, safety systems and accommodation. Remote work that's actually organised.

Real progression. Not promises.

DA to driller to supervisor to DIC. We invest in tickets and external certification — not as a recruitment pitch, but because the alternative is a crew that can't do the job. Your progression is tracked and supported.

Safety is the standard.

ISO 45001:2018 certified. Hands-free rod handling on every surface rig — not an optional upgrade. Pre-shift briefings on every shift. This isn't performance for clients. It's how we operate.

Modern gear. In-house maintained.

12 active rigs — Hydrapower HP850s, Schramm T685WS, Sandvik DE840, Boart Longyear KWL 1600H. 170+ pieces of company-owned equipment. Maintained in-house by people who take ownership of the gear they run.

Culture worth coming back to.

Low crew turnover isn't accidental. We invest in the people who show up and do the work. Training, ticket support, fair rosters and a culture where people are treated as professionals — not bodies to fill a seat.

Career progression

Where you can go
from here.

GeoDrill is where careers are built — not just started. The MD himself came up through the ranks. Progression is structured, supported and real.

Start

Driller's Assistant

On-site learning from experienced drillers. Hands-on with real rigs on real programs. Certificate III in Drilling Operations supported by the company.

Step 2

Driller

Operating your own rig. Method-specific certifications. Mentorship from senior drillers with deep experience across RC, Diamond, coal and geotech.

Step 3

Senior Driller / Supervisor

Leading a crew. Advanced Diploma in Drilling Management. Responsibility for program delivery, safety compliance and crew wellbeing on-site.

Top

Driller-in-Charge / Operations

Full program accountability. Multi-rig coordination. The people running operations at GeoDrill today started where you're starting. That's not marketing — it's the actual org chart.

Open positions

We're always looking
for the right people.

GeoDrill runs active programs year-round. Even when we don't have a specific vacancy listed, we want to hear from experienced people. Strong candidates go straight to the top of the list when programs ramp up.

Field · Active

Experienced Driller

RC, Diamond or combination programs. You've got your tickets, you know your gear, and you don't need to be babysat on-site. We match crew to programs by method experience — not just availability.

FIFO RC · Diamond QLD · SA · NT
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Field · Active

Driller's Assistant

Starting out or coming back to the industry. You'll work alongside experienced drillers on active Tier 1 programs. Cert III in Drilling Operations supported. Hard work rewarded with real progression.

FIFO Entry level welcome Cert III supported
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Field · Active

Field Maintenance

Keeping 170+ pieces of equipment running in the field. Diesel, hydraulics, pneumatics. FIFO rotation with a maintenance crew that takes ownership of the gear — not just the shift.

FIFO Diesel / Hydraulics Trade cert required
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Office · Expression of interest

Office & Administration

Sunshine Coast HQ. Supporting operations, scheduling, compliance and business administration. Small team, direct involvement in a fast-moving exploration drilling business.

Chevallum QLD Office-based
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