Rhino Drill Operator

Raising Australia is a specialist raise-drilling contractor within the Byrnecut Group, offering expert services to assist with the extraction of minerals underground. We have completed projects across Australia and Indonesia, using our modern fleet of machinery including electric-hydraulic drill rigs capable of box hole boring and conventional raise drilling. 

The Role 

We currently have a great opportunity for qualified Rhino Operators to join our growing team on our Rhino Drill rigs.

Location: FIFO from Perth / DIDO from Kalgoorlie 

FIFO ex. Perth 14:7 roster NS DS

We Offer:

• Permanent Full-time position within a growing business

• Great company culture and team working environment 

• Excellent hourly rates & leave entitlements

• Ongoing OEM and internal mechanical training

• Salary sacrifice options available

• Discounted health insurance with Bupa, HBF and Medibank

• Novated vehicle leasing through SG Fleet & Toyota Fleet Management

• Discounted vehicles & servicing through Eagers Automotive Group Dealership

• Discounted Accor Hotels & Crown Perth accommodation 

• Discounted Hertz & Budget car hire 

• Career development opportunities 

Key responsibilities

As a boxhole driller, you will:

• Operate and maintain Rhino 100HM Box hole Drill 

• Toyota Land Cruiser VDJ79 utilities

• Operate Integrated Tool Carriers

• Ancillary Equipment

• Transporting machinery and parts between sites  

Qualifications and Skills Required:

• Full Australian working rights

• Valid Australian manual driver’s licence

• Minimum 2 years’ experience operating underground machinery

• Current Senior First Aid certificate

• Current national police clearance (within 6 months)

• Experience operating Sandvik, Robbins Drills, light vehicles and wheel loaders in an underground environment is highly desired but not essential

• Work effectively with multiple clients across different mine sites 

• Great communication skills 

About the Byrnecut Group

The Byrnecut group have evolved over the past 30 years to be a full-service underground mining contractor, providing diverse services to major mine owners across multiple continents and conditions. We employ thousands of people, operating a multimillion-dollar fleet of specialised underground mining equipment to assist in optimising the development and production of mineral resources globally.

The successful candidates will be required to meet our pre-employment criteria including drug and alcohol screening prior to an Offer of Employment being made.