Make your mark with Thiess  

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

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

Thiess is the place to make things happen.  

Become the Future Talent of Thiess

We are searching for a diverse range of enthusiastic and talented people to begin their trade career as part of the Thiess 2025 Mid-Year Apprenticeship Program. By completing an apprenticeship at one of the Thiess sites, you will join the Future Talent of Thiess.

We offer a 4-year structured program where we pride ourselves on producing some of the best tradespersons in the resources industry. 

Important Information

• 30 June 2025 start date
• Positions are not available for current apprentices who have already started an apprenticeship in the same field
• Paid fly-in fly-out is not available for these positions
  
  

What you receive upon completion

By combining paid work and training, you will learn practical skills alongside some of the best tradespersons in the industry and gain a nationally recognised qualification. All our block theory components are delivered through nationally registered training organisations and we offer a number of apprenticeships annually through the program.

Qualification outcomes may include:

• Certificate III Engineering - Mechanical Trade (Diesel Fitter)
• Certificate III Engineering - Fabrication Trade (Boilermaking/Welding)
• Certificate III in Electrotechnology Systems Electrician (High Voltage).

Thiess will also provide you with:

• Standard 11 (QLD only)
• First Aid Certificate
• Working at Heights Certificate
• 4WD Defensive Driver Training Course
• College fees and associated costs paid for by Thiess
  
  

Apprenticeship Disciplines Available

We are offering apprenticeships across our QLD and NSW projects however this is indication only and positions and locations are subject to change. Available positions may include:

• Heavy Equipment Diesel Fitter
• Fabricator/Boilermaker
• High Voltage Electrician
  
  

Eligibility Requirements

To apply for this opportunity you will have the following:

• Have completed year 10 (unless you are a mature aged applicant), with sound results in Mathematics and English.
• Hold a current Australian driver's licence (provisional accepted, manual preferred)
• You will need to be self-motivated and have a mature attitude to complete the required studies
• Hold full working rights in Australia upon commencement

Please note applications for this role will close at midnight on Sunday 30 March 2025.  

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 inspires our vision to harness the power of people and technology to drive sustainable change. 

At Thiess, you will have the opportunity to play a part in the global energy transition. We are growing our commodities portfolio to include metals and minerals critical to the energy transition, and developing services to enable sustainable mining. 

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’ll support you to hone your skills and develop new ones, take on challenges and grow, through mentorship, collaboration and empowerment. We offer our people ongoing technical training and development opportunities so they can reach their full potential. We also invest in the workforce of the future, with a range of programs for people starting their careers. 

We recognise the value of an inclusive and diverse workplace through our vision of everyone matters always. Across Thiess, safety underpins everything we do and 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. 

As a global services provider, we acknowledge and respect the history and contributions of First Nations peoples, read more in our 2022-24 Reconciliation Action Plan.

We work to create equal opportunities for employment, professional development and career progression, and embed respectful behaviours into our workplaces to create an inclusive culture.

Learn more http://thiess.com/makeyourmark

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

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.

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.

Please click the “apply” button to apply for this role.