Make your mark with Thiess

Every day, all around the world, Thiess supports and celebrates our people. We recognise talent, reward transparency, champion diversity and embrace change.

Join us and hone your skills and develop new ones. Take on big challenges and grow through mentorship, collaboration, and empowerment.

The Opportunity

Ready to take your mining career to the next level? Thiess is seeking Excavator Operators to join our team at Peak Downs Project in the Moranbah area. Offering permanent roles on a 7/7 Day/Night roster – 12.5hr shifts to those operators on the lookout for FIFO, BIBO & DIDO opportunity.

As part of the Thiess team, you'll play a crucial role in:

• Safely and efficiently operating 9800 & 9350 Liebherr & 5600 Hitachi Excavators plus other ancillary equipment to maximise productivity and support mine site performance.
• Adhering to Thiess’ safety standards and operational procedures.

About you

• Proven experience operating operating 9800 & 9350 Liebherr & 5600 Hitachi Excavators
• SSE - signed competency transcript
• Current open driver’s licence
• Valid Standard 11 Certificate
• A commitment to a positive safety culture

What's on offer

At Thiess, our people are the heart of everything we do. We're committed to creating a workplace where everyone can thrive - safely, confidently and with opportunities to grow.

• Competitive rates – opportunity to earn up to $188,000.00 for DIDO
• Or paid flights from Brisbane and opportunity to earn up to $178,000.00 
• Enjoy a great roster: Even-time 7/7 day/night rotating shifts (12.5-hour days)
• BIBO options available from Mackay & Proserpine
• Upskill & grow with ongoing training and career development
• Superannuation contributions to help you build your financial future
• Salary sacrifice options (including novated leasing) to help you get more from your earnings
• Exclusive corporate discounts on health insurance (Medibank), travel, retail & more
• A range of corporate discounts, including health insurance (Medibank), travel, and retail products.

About Us

Thiess works with clients in Australia, Asia, and the Americas in the dynamic field of open-cut and underground mining. The pioneering spirit of our founders - the legendary Thiess brothers - is our legacy and has inspired our vision to harness the power of people and technology to drive sustainable change for more than 90 years.

Learn more about Our Vision, Purpose & Values.

At Thiess, we're creating a culture of curiosity, knowledge-sharing and continuous learning - supporting our people to contribute to Thiess' success and continued growth in sustainable mining.

We recognise the value of an inclusive and diverse workplace through our vision: everyone matters always. We're focused on creating an inclusive environment to enable our people to bring their best self to work because they feel safe, included, and empowered.

Learn more about working at Thiess.

How to Apply

This role is an opportunity to take the next step in your career. With our culture of recognition, development, and a stimulating and satisfying work environment, there is no better time to join Thiess.

Please click the "apply" button below to apply for this role.

Thiess follows a Pre-Employment Process for all successful applicants, which includes two employment references, a National Police Check, and a medical assessment. These checks are essential to your application, and your recruiter will support you through the process.

Should you require assistance applying for this opportunity, please contact us at hiring@thiess.com.