Driller

Job description

Agency Department of Lands, Planning and Environment Work unit Drilling Services

Job title Driller Designation Technical 3

Job type Full time Duration Ongoing

Salary $79,927 - $87,579 Location Darwin

Position number 13042 RTF Closing 08/10/2025

Contact officer Lachlan Griffiths on or

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APPLICATIONS MUST INCLUDE A ONE-PAGE SUMMARY ABOUT YOU, A DETAILED RESUME AND COPIES OF YOUR

TERTIARY QUALIFICATIONS.

Information for applicants – inclusion and diversity and Special Measures recruitment plans

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people with disability by making reasonable workplace adjustments. If you require an adjustment for the recruitment process or

job, please discuss this with the contact officer. For more information about applying for this position and the merit process, go

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Primary objective

Under the direction of the Manager Drilling Services provide a water well drilling service at a high standard and in a safe and

efficient manner for the assessment, development and environmental protection of ground water resources throughout the

Northern Territory.

Key duties and responsibilities

1. Operate the Department's drilling rig on a day-to-day basis for the drilling, construction, rehabilitation, and test pumping of

groundwater resources, including during the absence of the Drilling Supervisor.

2. Ensure daily/weekly maintenance programs for the drilling rig and associated equipment are adhered to, to provide efficient

and long-term operation of the department's assets.

3. Maintain progressive drill logs, strata encountered, aquifer depths and conditions, water quality and volumes.

4. Train Drilling Assistants on-site in the operation of the drilling equipment along with the use of various drilling tools and

materials.

5. Maintain work health and safety responsibilities at the drilling /test site.

Selection criteria

Essential

1. A Certificate in Groundwater Technology or relevant qualification awarded by an Australian institution, or equivalent, or

extensive experience in the water well drilling industry.

2. A current Class 1 Water Well Driller's Licence, or sufficient drilling time and experience in order to obtain.

3. Demonstrated appropriate interpersonal, organisational, supervisory and training skills to establish and encourage a safe and

efficient team and work environment.

4. Mechanical aptitude and basic computer skills.

5. Current NT Drivers Licence, Multi Combination level; or Heavy Rigid for a minimum of 12 months with the experience and

capability to obtain a Multi Combination Licence.

6. Proven ability to be physically able to perform the duties of the role, including arduous field work and maintaining positive

working relationships in remote locations for continuous periods of up to 6 weeks.

Desirable

1. A current Class 2 Water Well Driller's Licence.

2. An appropriate trade or technical competency certificate.

3. Hold a current First Aid Certificate or ability to obtain.

Further information

To be successful, applicants will be required to undertake and pass a pre-employment screening including a medical/fitness

assessment and drug testing.