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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.
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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.
Build on your existing skills, learn new ones, take on big challenges and grow through mentorship, collaboration and empowerment.
Thiess is the place to make things happen..
About The Role
- Thiess is seeking Production Mining Operators – Haul Truck, Multi‑Skilled and Excavator – to join our team on a permanent full-time basis at the Caval Ridge Project (Moranbah, QLD).
- This role offers:
- Lifestyle 7/7 rotating roster (Days/Nights)
- 12.5-hour shifts
- DIDO or BIBO only (no FIFO)
- As a valued member of our team, you will:
- Operate heavy mining equipment safely and efficiently to maximise production
- Apply Thiess’ safety standards and operating procedures every day
About You
- To be successful, you will bring:
- Minimum 1 year experience operating Haul Trucks (mechanical), Dozers, Graders or Excavators in a coal mining environment
- SSE-signed, verified skills list (training transcripts) and LMS documentation
- Standard 11 – Statement of Attainment
• Current Driver’s Licence
- A strong commitment to safety and teamwork
- Previous Dispatch experience highly regarded
What Thiess Can Offer
- Competitive pay – skill-dependent, with potential earnings up to $172,000 + super
- BIBO from Mackay or Townsville
- Camp accommodation and meals at Buffle Park – only 5 minutes to site
- Ongoing training and development with Thiess
- Salary sacrificing options, including flights and novated leasing
- Access to a wide range of corporate discounts (Medibank, travel, retail, and more
About Us
- Thiess works with clients across Australia, Asia and the Americas in both open‑cut and underground mining.
- The pioneering spirit of our founders – the Thiess brothers – inspires our vision to harness the power of people and technology to drive sustainable change.
- At Thiess you’ll be part of:
- The global energy transition through our expanding critical minerals portfolio
- A culture of curiosity, learning and development
- A workplace that values diversity, inclusiveness and belonging
- We invest in your skills, support your career growth and provide opportunities to help you reach your full potential.
- Learn more:
- http://thiess.com/makeyourmark
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This is your chance to take the next step in your mining career.
With our culture of recognition, development and support, there has never been a better time to join Thiess.
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