Working in a strategic Alliance with Thiess and Harmony, you will form part of a collaborative team, driven by shared objectives and values, to deliver operational excellence at the Eva Copper Mine Project. 

The Alliance will set new benchmarks for safe, sustainable and efficient copper development, supported by commitments to local employment and procurement, new-to-industry and Indigenous workforce development and meaningful engagement in the local community. 

This is an exciting opportunity to be part of defining, building and operating a major mining operation. 

The Eva Copper Mine Project is located on the traditional lands of the Kalkadoon People in North West Queensland, approximately 75 km north-west of Cloncurry and about 95 km north-east of Mount Isa. 

The Project is an iron-oxide copper-gold resource featuring multiple open pits and is poised to become the largest greenfield copper mine in Queensland. Learn more about the Eva Copper Mine Project. 

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

While this role forms part of the Eva Copper Alliance, employment will be ongoing with Thiess, with recruitment and employment managed by Thiess. 

About the role 

Thiess is currently recruiting a Site Engineer for our exciting new Eva Copper Mine Project, located on the traditional lands of the Kalkadoon People, 75 kilometres north of Cloncurry and 95 kilometres north-east of Mount Isa. 

This role is being offered as a max-term contract through to October 2027, providing a great opportunity to be part of an exciting new project! 

We strongly encourage locals in Northwest Queensland, including members of the Kalkadoon community and other First Nations people, to apply for this role on a BIBO basis. Depending on the successful candidate's location, the role can also be offered on a FIFO roster from either Townsville or Brisbane, with on-site accommodation provided. 

Reporting to the Project Engineer, you will work collaboratively to deliver high-quality plans and designs for our civil works. 

  Key responsibilities in this role will include: 

 Design civil construction components for both permanent and temporary works. 

• Liaise with the Construction Manager to improve processes and clarify design requirements. 

• Ensure civil operations are executed efficiently and cost-effectively. 

• Perform duties as a Quality Management Representative. 

• Report daily progress, non-compliance issues, and work delays to the Construction Manager. 

• Conduct regular inspections of job sites to assess compliance and identify areas for improvement. 

• Actively monitor the work environment to identify and mitigate hazards. 

• Assist with quality and safety audits. 

• Implement technical and safety requirements for the project. 

• Oversee and monitor daily quality control procedures. 

• Track daily production and ensure adherence to cost and schedule targets. 

• Actively contribute to the continuous improvement and innovation of work practices. 

 About you 

•  Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or equivalent. 

• 1–2 years of experience in civil construction projects, preferably in a mining environment. 

• A current, valid Australian driver’s licence. 

• Possession of a White Card. 

• Strong written and verbal communication skills, including presentation abilities. 

• Excellent organisational and planning skills. 

• Proficient in the Microsoft Office suite, with intermediate to advanced skills. 

What Thiess can do for you: 

• 2/1 roster  

• Full camp accommodation provided 

• Individual flexibility arrangements on offer - (Live Local, FIFO, DIDO, BIBO) 

• Help to grow your career, offering diverse and varied opportunities for advancement 

• The flexibility of working within a global mining services provider 

• A range of corporate discounts, including health insurance (Medibank), travel & retail products 

• Salary sacrifice options for novated leasing 

• Competitive package with the eligibility for annual bonus scheme 

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. 

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 and the Eva Copper Alliance. 

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.