Drill Fitters | FIFO ex Perth | Gruyere Gold Mine | Multiple Rosters

Ausdrill forms part of the Perenti Group, a diversified global mining services company, and is one of the largest drilling service providers in Australia founded in Kalgoorlie in 1987. The Perenti Group operates across a wide range of mining sectors and offers unique career progression opportunities.

Build Your Future with Ausdrill at Gruyere Gold Mine

This is not just another FIFO role. This is your opportunity to step into a key Drill Fitter position on one of Western Australia’s most significant gold operations.

Located deep within the Yamarna Greenstone Belt, approximately 180km from Laverton, Gruyere Gold Mine is a large-scale open pit operation delivering consistent production and performance in a true remote mining environment.

Ausdrill has secured a major project on site and is building a high-performing maintenance team to support it. We are now seeking experienced Drill Fitters who want to be part of something from the ground up.

FIFO ex Perth, you will have the flexibility to work a 2:1, 2:2 or 8:6 roster.

The Role

As a Drill Fitter, you will play a critical role in maintaining and optimising a modern drill fleet in a fast-paced production environment.

You will be hands-on, accountable and trusted to deliver quality work that keeps the operation moving.

You will be working across:

• Epiroc DML drill rigs
• Pantera 1500 drill rigs
• Rock Commander drill rigs

What You’ll Be Responsible For

• Carrying out servicing, repairs and preventative maintenance
• Diagnosing faults across hydraulic, electrical and mechanical systems
• Attending breakdowns and minimising downtime
• Maintaining high safety and compliance standards at all times
• Working closely with drillers and supervisors to ensure fleet reliability

What You Bring

• Australian recognised HD Trade Certificate
• Hold a current and valid Australian HC licence
• Proven experience as a Drill Fitter or HD Fitter on drill rigs in an open pit environment
• Strong experience on Epiroc, Pantera or similar equipment
• Solid fault-finding and diagnostic capability
• Commitment to safety, teamwork and accountability
• Ability to work in a remote FIFO environment

Why Ausdrill

• Secure role on a major long-term project
• Strong hourly rates plus hourly site AND project allowances and 12% super on all hours worked
• Be part of building a new, high-performing team from day one
• Work on premium drill equipment in a production environment
• Career progression across Ausdrill and the wider Perenti Group
• Employee benefits, discounts and referral bonuses

This Role is Different.  This is not a “plug and play” role.

This is your chance to step into a project where your experience, attitude and work ethic will directly shape the success of the team.

If you’re the kind of Drill Fitter who takes pride in your work, owns your equipment and thrives in a high-performance environment, we want to hear from you.

Pre-Employment Requirements

As part of the recruitment process, you will be required to complete:

• Pre-employment medical including laboratory drug and alcohol screening
• National Police Clearance
• Verification of full and unrestricted working rights in Australia

Please note:

• Applications requiring visa sponsorship cannot be considered at this time
• Agency submissions will not be accepted

Click Apply and take the next step in your career with Ausdrill.