Drill Support & Blast Crew | FIFO ex Perth or DIDO ex Karratha

Programmed Energy & Resources are seeking motivated and safety-focused individuals for long term FIFO opportunities with one of Western Australia's largest magnetite mining operations.

Whether you're looking to build a career in Drilling or Drill & Blast, we have opportunities with genuine long-term career progression.

What's on Offer

Drill Support & Blast Crew

Rates: $57.79/hr Days | $60.98/hr Nights

Roster: 2:1 FIFO or DIDO (primarily days)

For Both Roles

Weekly pay

Super paid on all hours worked

Camp accommodation and meals provided

Flights from Perth / DIDO from Karratha

PPE supplied

Long-term ongoing work

Training and career development opportunities

Supportive, safety-first culture

About the Roles

Drill Support

Assist production drilling operations

Support drill maintenance and servicing

Work alongside experienced Drillers

Build skills towards a future Driller role

Blast Crew

Assist with blast preparation and charging activities

Support Shotfirers and Blast Crew members

Set up exclusion zones and safety barriers

Conduct equipment checks and housekeeping duties

Build skills towards a future Shotfirer role

Requirements

HR Licence (Drill Support) or C Class Licence (Blast Crew)

White Card

DGSC or willingness to obtain

National Police Clearance (or willingness to obtain)

Full Australian working rights

Good communication and teamwork skills

Strong work ethic and willingness to learn

Ability to perform physically demanding work in remote conditions

Ability to pass a pre-employment medical and D&A screening

Must be clean shaven for site requirements

Previous mining, construction, civil, agriculture, quarrying or heavy industry experience is highly regarded but not essential.

If you're looking for a long term FIFO opportunity and want to build a career in drilling or blasting, apply now.

Job Reference: GOREF 76431

Who we are

As one of Australia's largest employers, we work with great companies all around Australia and New Zealand to give you the best opportunities to work when and where you want to.

At Programmed, we are committed to creating a safe and inclusive environment which values and respects diverse styles, backgrounds, experiences and perspectives.

We welcome and encourage women, people of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander descent and people from diverse backgrounds to apply.

So it's over to you. If you would like to join our team, APPLY now.

To learn more about working with Programmed, we encourage you to visit our website.

Consultant

Jocelyn.Hoskins@programmed.com.au

Reference number: 76431
Profession:Mining and ResourcesMining - Production

Company: Programmed / PERSOLKELLY
Date posted: 30th Sep, 2026