Drilling-only
Diamond, RC, drill and blast, geotechnical and water bore operations.
For drilling companies
Permanent drilling crews, hired with less noise
DownHole Recruitment helps Australian drilling companies find permanent drillers and offsiders who fit the method, roster and site. Drilling-only, founder-led and backed by a 12-week replacement guarantee.
The hiring problem
Tickets matter. Fit keeps crews steady.
A drilling hire has to suit the work, the roster, the crew and the site reality. DownHole screens beyond the resume, then sends a small shortlist of people worth speaking to.
Why companies choose DownHole
A simpler way to find drilling people.
Direct communication
Founder-led contact, so the brief does not get lost between account managers.
Better shortlists
Drillers and offsiders screened for attitude, reliability, roster suitability and site fit.
Permanent crews
Permanent placements for companies building stable long-term crews.
Australia-wide
FIFO and non-FIFO coverage across Australian drilling operations.
Discreet and honest
Fast response, clear updates and a professional process for clients and candidates.
Approach
Brief the role. See people who fit.
DownHole keeps the process narrow and useful.
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Brief the role
Roster, method, site conditions, tickets and crew fit.
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Screen for fit
Experience, attitude, reliability and roster suitability.
- 03
Send a useful shortlist
Fewer resumes. Better matched people.
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Back the placement
Permanent placements include the 12-week replacement guarantee.
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Replacement guarantee
12 weeks of extra confidence.
If a permanent placement resigns or is terminated for performance, conduct or suitability reasons within the first 12 weeks, DownHole will provide a replacement candidate at no additional recruitment fee.
Simple exclusions
Role requirement changes after placement, redundancies, and site or project closures are excluded.
Operations covered
Built for drilling work across Australia.
Diamond drillingRC drillingDrill and blastGeotechnical drillingWater bore operationsFIFO and non-FIFO work
Employer FAQ
Straight answers before you send a brief.
What roles does DownHole focus on?
Drilling roles, including drillers and offsiders across common Australian drilling operations.
Is this for permanent or short-term labour hire?
The current focus is permanent placements for companies building stable long-term crews.
How many candidates will we receive?
The approach is quality over volume: a smaller shortlist of people screened for the role, roster and site fit.
Next step
Tell DownHole what you need on the rig.
Send the role, method, roster and site context. This takes you to the employer enquiry form so Billy can come back with the next step.