About the role
We are seeking an experienced UG Production Driller to operate long‑hole production drill rigs as part of Ernest Henry’s underground operations.
This role is responsible for safely and efficiently drilling production, service and cable holes to meet set production targets. You will operate Sandvik Solo and Epiroc Simba mobile, articulated drill rigs, positioning equipment underground and completing drilling activities once connected to services.
With additional production drill capacity being added to the fleet, this role offers the opportunity to join a high‑performing underground team at a long‑life operation.
This role is on an 8/7 / 7/6 roster, with 12 hour days.
About you
You’re an experienced underground operator who can step onto a production drill and operate confidently from day one.
Ideally, you will bring:
About us
From humble beginnings in 2011, Evolution Mining is now a leading gold producer, operating six mines across Australia and Canada. Enacting our vision to be inspired people creating a premier global gold company, we are a bold team with a bright future. Our operational diversity offers employees access to many experiences and career opportunities within the one company.
At Ernest Henry
At Ernest Henry, our mine life extension to 2040 and a doubling of ore reserves offers more operational diversity on site, and a bright future for our people and the community.
Your Benefits
At Evolution, we support, develop and reward everyone who chooses to be part of our bright future. Your benefits include relocation assistance, salary packaging (i.e. novated car leasing, remote area housing), quarterly bonuses, employee share scheme, referral bonuses, recognition programs, study assistance, discounted health insurance, and allowances for DIDO and local employees.
At Ernest Henry, you can choose what suits your priorities. Work an attractive fly-in/fly-out (FIFO) roster from Brisbane, Townsville or Cairns or a drive-in/drive-out (DIDO) roster and take advantage of our top-class camp, or live local in the close-knit community of Cloncurry and be home every night.
We understand that flexible work means something different to everyone and encourage you to have a conversation about the flexible work options available.
To find out more about us and our Ernest Henry Operation, click here
Established in 2011, Evolution Mining is a leading globally relevant gold producer with a reputation for delivering value to all stakeholders.
We operate six mines in Australia and Canada with a portfolio vision of up to eight assets in Tier 1 jurisdictions generating superior returns.
With a vision of inspired people creating a premier global gold company, we drive a high-performing culture with values and reputation as non-negotiables.
At Evolution, we integrate sustainability into everything we do.
