Trade Assistant- Curragh North
- 933109
- Australia - Blackwater, QLD
- Permanent Full Time
- Closing on: 2 Nov 2026
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The Opportunity
Are you a reliable and safety-focused Trade Assistant who enjoys working in a hands-on maintenance environment? Thiess is seeking motivated Trade Assistants to join our high-performing team at Curragh North Coal Project, located 10km north of Blackwater in the Bowen Basin.
As a key member of the Curragh North Maintenance team, you'll play an important role in supporting safe and efficient maintenance activities across the operation while contributing to a strong safety culture and high housekeeping standards.
Roster: 7/7 Day & Night Rotating | Location: Curragh North Coal Project, QLD | Employment Type: Permanent
As the Trade Assistant, you will:
- Support tradespeople with workshop repairs, maintenance activities and general workshop tasks
- Assist stores personnel with inventory management and warehouse operations
- Complete general site maintenance activities including mowing, spraying and minor repairs
- Maintain high housekeeping standards across all workshop and operational areas
- Demonstrate a positive, safety-focused attitude while contributing to team success
About you
- Previous experience as a Trade Assistant within mining, heavy industry or construction environments (highly regarded)
- Commitment to maintaining a safe and productive workplace
- Ability to work collaboratively within a team environment
- Strong work ethic with a willingness to learn and support multiple maintenance functions
- Commitment to Thiess' values of Integrity, Accountability, Innovation and Delivery
Desirable Qualifications
- HR Driver Licence
- Current Forklift Licence (LF)
- Current Standard 11 (or willingness to obtain)
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 salary package.
- Permanent full-time employment.
- 12.25-hour day and night shifts.
- Even time lifestyle roster.
- BIBO from Yeppoon, Rockhampton and Mackay.
- Salary sacrifice options including flights and novated leasing.
- Full camp accommodation and meals provided.
- Living Out of Camp Allowance where applicable.
- Ongoing training and development opportunities.
- A strong safety-first culture across all operations, built on care, respect and accountability.
- Range of corporate discounts including health insurance and travel, plus access to exclusive savings at 750+ everyday retailers across Australia.
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.
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