Glencore’s McArthur River Mine (MRM) is a world-class zinc-lead mine with a strong future. Located in the Gulf of Carpentaria, approximately 900 km southeast of Darwin and 64 km from Borroloola, we produce and process zinc, lead, and silver from our open-cut operation. Our products are transported to our Bing Bong loading facility and shipped globally, playing a crucial role in essential commodities used for mobility, infrastructure, and communications.
Benefits:
Modern, well maintained / new equipment
Supportive and safety-driven team environment
Ongoing training and development opportunities
13% Superannuation
7 Days 7 Nights On / 14 Days Off Roster
Salary sacrificing options for vehicles
Benefits program, including discounts with health insurance providers and online/in-store savings through Glencore Rewards
About the Role
We are seeking a reliable and safety-focused Drill Support / Service Person to assist our Production and Horizontal Drilling teams. This role is critical in ensuring drilling operations run efficiently by providing timely support, maintaining equipment readiness, and assisting operators and maintenance teams in achieving safety and production targets.
You will work closely with drillers, maintenance teams and supervisors to support blast hole and horizontal drilling activities, contributing to safe, productive, and compliant operations.
Key Responsibilities
Assist drill operators with daily drilling activities and setup
Conduct pre-start checks, refuelling, greasing, water fill ups and general servicing of drill rigs and support equipment
Maintain clean and organised drill sites, including housekeeping around rigs
Manage consumables such as drill rods, bits, fluids, and tooling
Assist with rod handling, alignment, and equipment positioning
Monitor and report hazards, ground conditions, and equipment issues
Support breakdown response and minor maintenance tasks
Ensure compliance with site safety procedures, environmental controls, and operational standards
Work collaboratively with Production Drillers, HDD Operators, and site personnel
Required Experience & Skills
Experience working in mining, civil, or drilling environments (highly regarded)
Exposure to drill support, off siding, or service crew roles preferred
Current Open Driver’s Licence (HR desirable)
Strong understanding of safety, hazard identification, and site procedures
Mechanical aptitude and ability to perform basic maintenance tasks
Ability to work in physically demanding environments
Current RII for (highly regarded)
Forklift
Slew / Non Slew Crane
Vehicle Loading Crane
Riggers/Doggers ticket
Telehandler
Strong teamwork and communication skills
Willingness to learn and develop within drilling operations
We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace and welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives. We strongly encourage applications from Veterans, First Nations peoples, LGBTQIA+ individuals, and people from culturally and linguistically diverse communities. We believe that embracing diversity strengthens our organisation and creates a supportive environment where everyone feels valued, respected, and empowered to succeed.
At MRM, we are Territory First – we encourage and prioritise applications from current Northern Territory residents or those willing to relocate.
Current Glencore employees are encouraged to discuss their interest in this position with their manager prior to applying.
To learn more, contact us at
[email protected] Note: We may commence interviews and make appointments prior to the closing date.
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