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Ventia Leasehand: FIFO lifestyle

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FIFO lifestyle

What you should know about the Leasehand position.

We're always open to expressions of interest from motivated, safety-focused individuals who want to be considered for upcoming Leasehand opportunities across our well servicing and drilling operations, in this page you can find all relevant details to the role and opportunities to join our team.

At Ventia, many employees begin as Leasehands and progress through the crew hierarchy into more senior positions. Ventia provides ongoing training and development opportunities for individuals who demonstrate commitment, teamwork and leadership potential.

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About the role

FIFO Lifestyle

The recruitment process

Our people

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Find your further as a Leasehand

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The leasehand position

A Leasehand is the entry-level position on a drilling or well servicing rig. You'll support the crew with a variety of tasks including equipment handling, site preparation, cleaning and housekeeping, loading supplies, manual labour and assisting with day-to-day rig operations.

This role is often the first step towards a long-term career in the oil and gas industry.

Hours and roster

Employees generally work a 2 weeks on, 2 weeks off roster.

While on roster you can expect:
  • Minimum 12-hour shifts
  • Both day and night shift rotations
  • Early starts and long days
  • Travel between camp and worksite

Depending on operational requirements, shifts may extend beyond 12 hours.

Safety expectations

Safety is our highest priority.
All Ventia employees are expected to:
  • Follow strict safety procedures
  • Speak up when something doesn't look right
  • Participate in safety meetings and discussions
  • Complete a pre-employment medical assessment
  • Complete drug and alcohol testing

Ventia maintains a zero-tolerance approach to drugs and alcohol in the workplace.



A sense of mutual respect and mindfulness permeates our culture-in fact, it’s the key to our success.

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The work environment

This is physically demanding work completed outdoors in remote locations. You may work in extreme heat, cold, dust, rain, mud, wind and noisy environments.
The role requires:
  • Lifting and carrying equipment
  • Pushing and pulling loads
  • Climbing stairs and ladders
  • Squatting and repetitive movements
  • Working on your feet for extended periods

Success in this role requires a strong work ethic, resilience and a commitment to safety.
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FIFO Lifestyle

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Known challenges

Many new Leasehands find the role challenging because of:

  • Physically demanding work and long days
  • Day and night shift rotations
  • Living and working in remote locations
  • Being away from family and friends
  • Adjusting to camp life
  • Learning new equipment and procedures
  • Working within experienced crews
  • Harsh weather conditions
  • Managing fatigue and maintaining mental resilience

The most successful Leasehands are those who begin this career pathway with realistic expectations, a willingness to learn, a strong safety mindset and the determination to push through the initial adjustment period.

Living away from home

While on roster, you'll live in remote camp accommodation and spend extended periods away from family and friends.

This may involve:
  • Missing birthdays, holidays and special occasions
  • Limited phone or internet reception in some locations
  • Shared accommodation arrangements
  • Adapting to a different lifestyle and routine

Many successful employees prepare themselves and their families for these realities before commencing work.



A sense of mutual respect and mindfulness permeates our culture-in fact, it’s the key to our success.

The recruitment process

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1. Preparation

Explore our business

Learn more about what we do at Ventia, our people, work, and values and make sure that your expectations of the position align with the role requirements.

2. Application

To be considered for a position at Ventia, you must submit your application online. 
 
  • If you need an alternative way to submit your application because of accessibility needs or personal circumstances, please contact recruitment@ventia.com.

    Talent Pool Consideration
    As this is an Expression of Interest campaign, suitable candidates may be placed in our talent pool and considered for future opportunities as they become available.

3. Online assesment

if your application progresses, you'll receive an invitation to complete an online assessment, which can be conveniently completed on your mobile device. The assessment is designed to help us better understand your suitability for the role, including your motivation, understanding of the position, and alignment with our safety-focused culture.

4. Interview 

Candidates who are successful at the assessment stage will be invited to participate in an interview with a member of our Talent Acquisition team. This conversation is an opportunity for us to learn more about your background, experience, availability, and suitability for the role, while also giving you the chance to ask questions about working at Ventia.

Depending on the role requirements and hiring demand at the time, you may also be invited to participate in a second interview with members of our Operations team.

5. Background checks

As part of the recruitment process, successful candidates will be required to complete pre-employment checks, which includes reference checks, a police check, medical and functional assessments, and drug and alcohol testing.

6. Offers and onboarding

If you're successful, we’ll extend a formal offer.

Once you accept, the team will ensure you have everything you need to start strong, from system access to team introductions.
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Career journeys

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Charlotte Curran

Driller's Offsider

Charlotte supports the safe and efficient operation of drilling rigs across a range of projects. She assists with drilling activities, equipment operation, core handling and rig maintenance, while contributing to daily safety planning and risk management. Her hands-on role highlights the important contribution Offsiders make to successful drilling operations.
Les Irwin

Operations Manager

Starting as a Derrickman in 2003, Les has built a more than 20-year career with Ventia. His journey through roles including Driller, Rig Manager and Field Superintendent reflects his deep industry expertise and commitment to operational excellence. In his current role, Les is leading teams that support critical energy operations across Australia.
Kyle Koziol

EGM Resources

Kyle oversees more than 700 employees and 35 rigs, delivering contracts for some of the world's largest resources and energy companies, while also championing Ventia's social performance program; something he states is of huge importance for the business and himself personally.
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