Heading to Perth to get a Driller Offsider job in 2 weeks (No degrees/Green). Is my plan realistic?
Hey everyone,
I’m currently in Spain, no uni degrees, but physically fit and ready for hard work. 25 years old and 120kg on bench press so physically strong and fit. Motivated to start a long drilling career but with no experience. I’m Moving to Perth soon with the sole goal of getting a Driller Offsider role as fast as possible. I know how brutal the job is (12h shifts, heat, FIFO life), but I have the grit for it.
Since I can't sign a 6-month lease right away, I’m staying in a hostel first and doing a 2-week blitz to get hired.
My 14-day plan:
• Days 1-4: Get Telstra SIM, TFN, bank account, and smash out White Card + First Aid/CPR and Any further courses needed.
• Days 5-10: Put on work boots and walk in person into recruitment agencies in Perth (True Resources, Techforce, WorkPac, Aston). I'll pitch myself directly to blue-collar recruiters as ready to fly immediately.
• Days 11-14: Pass the medical/drug test, get inductions, and secure a roster.
• Plan B: Use the White Card for immediate city construction labor if mining onboarding takes longer, just to cover expenses.
• Housing: Once on a roster, find a sharehouse near PER airport with a FIFO discount.
My questions:
- Is a 2-week turnaround to get signed realistic for a "green" starter if I knock on doors in person?
- Do drilling companies mind the 6-month visa limit for entry-level roles, or do they bypass it?
- Any specific contractors I should visit directly?