Group
Occupation
399231 Driller
Latest release
Consultation draft: Occupation Standard Classification for Australia (OSCA)
Reference period
August 2026
Released
17/08/2026
First release
399231 Driller
Assembles, positions and operates drilling rigs and related equipment for exploration or to extract ore, liquids or gases from the earth.
Registration or licensing may be required.
Specialisations
- Blast Hole Driller
- Diamond Driller
- Directional Driller
- Exploration Driller
- Jumbo Operator
- Rig Manager
Skill level: 3
Main tasks
- Operates drill rigs and related equipment to facilitate subsurface exploration and extraction of ore, liquids or gases
- Monitors drilling operations and adjusts equipment as necessary
- Inspects and maintains drilling equipment and tools
- Records drilling data and maintains accurate records
- Tests and evaluates drill samples to determine the composition of extracted material
- May supervise and direct the work of Driller's Offsiders