Ready to take your mining career to the next level? Thiess is seeking Excavator, Multi-Skilled, and Truck Operators to join our team at Lake Vermont, just 19km north of Dysart. With competitive pay, industry-leading benefits, and long-term job security, now is the time to make your move!

Why Thiess?

Thiess is more than just a job—it’s a career built on safety, growth, and opportunity. As a global leader in mining services, we offer:

• Long-term job security with a company that has been at the forefront of mining for over 90 years
• A strong safety-first culture, ensuring every team member goes home safely
• Support to grow your career, with access to training, upskilling, and development programs
• A team that values you, with leadership that listens and invests in its people
• Sustainability and innovation, using the latest technology and responsible mining practices to create a better future

What Thiess can do for you

• Competitive pay: Salaries ranging from $126,382.97 - $151,813.84 (excluding super, skill-dependent)
• Bonuses that reward you:

o Up to $10,000 per year in retention bonus - paid every 3 months

o Up to $8,000 per year in individual target/production coal KPIs, paid every 6 months

• Enjoy a great roster: Even-time 7/7 day/night rotating shifts (12.5-hour days)
• BIBO options available from Mackay, Yeppoon, Rockhampton, Townsville & Bundaberg
• 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

Key responsibilities and requirements

• 12+ months’ experience on production mining equipment (Rear Dump Truck, Dozer, Grader, or Excavator)
• SSE - signed competency transcript
• Current open driver’s licence
• Valid Standard 11 Certificate
• A commitment to a positive safety culture

Apply Now!

Hit the ‘Apply’ button and take the next step in your career with Thiess!

Thiess follows a Pre-Employment Process for all successful applicants, which includes two employment references, a national police check, and a medical assessment.