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Senior Driller

Location

Sydney, NSW (with travel across Greater Sydney & regional NSW)

Type

Full Time

Renumeration

Competitive, based on experience + vehicle + allowances

About the Role

As a Senior Driller, you will be responsible for managing drilling operations on site, ensuring safety, quality, and efficiency. You will supervise drilling crews, coordinate logistics, and liaise closely with project managers and engineers to deliver accurate subsurface data for environmental and construction projects.

Key Responsibilities

  • Lead and supervise drilling teams to ensure safe and efficient operations

  • Plan and organise drilling activities, equipment, and site logistics

  • Conduct drilling tasks including soil sampling, core drilling, and borehole installation

  • Ensure compliance with all health, safety, and environmental regulations

  • Maintain and service drilling rigs and related equipment

  • Interpret drilling data and prepare site documentation and reports

  • Communicate effectively with clients, engineers, and site personnel

Required Skills & Qualifications

  • Minimum 5 years’ experience in geotechnical or environmental drilling

  • Proven leadership and team management skills

  • Strong understanding of drilling techniques and equipment maintenance

  • Valid White Card (Construction Induction) and relevant drilling certifications

  • Current Australian driver’s licence (manual preferred)

  • Ability to read and interpret drilling logs and geotechnical reports

  • Excellent communication and problem-solving skills

  • Physically fit and able to work in outdoor and challenging conditions

Highly Regarded (but not essential)

  • Traffic Control certification

  • First Aid certification

  • Experience with environmental sampling protocols

  • Experience working on large infrastructure or civil projects

What We Offer

  • Competitive salary + overtime + travel allowances

  • Fully maintained work vehicle, tools, and uniform

  • Career development and training opportunities

  • Supportive and safety-driven team culture

  • Opportunities to work on high-profile projects with industry leaders

Apply for this role

Join a team that values accuracy, safety, and professionalism. Apply today to become part of Australia’s leading underground service provider.

Why Geotrace?

Geotrace Australia is a nationally recognised leader in underground utility locating and subsurface mapping. Established in 1985, we have proudly set the standard in safe excavation practices and asset protection. We work with top-tier clients across construction, civil, government, and utilities.

Ready to see what lies beneath?

With over 250,000 projects completed and more than 2,000 satisfied clients across Australia, Geotrace brings unmatched experience to every site. Our decades in the field mean you get proven accuracy, rapid turnaround, and the confidence to dig with zero surprises underground.

1300 562 284

info@geotrace.com.au

Proudly Sydney Based

We handle projects across Greater Sydney and take on large-scale assignments anywhere in Australia.

Address

B01, 5 Money Close Rouse Hill, NSW, 2155

Office Hours

Mon to Fri, 8:30am - 5:00pm

GEOTRACE

AUSTRALIA