About This Opportunity

Ready to take your mining career to the next level? Thiess is seeking Excavator 600T +, Multi-Skilled with Dozer and Grader experience to join our team at Curragh North, just 15km north of Blackwater. 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 $135,305.04 – 154,791.52 (excluding super, skill-dependent)
• Production Bonus of up to $9200.00 per year paid monthly
• Enjoy a great roster: Even-time 7/7 day/night rotating shifts (12.25-hour days)
• BIBO options available from Mackay, Yeppoon, Rockhampton
• Upskill & grow with ongoing training and career development
• Superannuation contributions to help you build your financial future

About You

• SSE Signed Training Transcripts
• Experience on Liebherr 9600, Cat 6060, or similar large excavators (minimum).
• Large haul truck (Cat 789+) and either Dozer (D10-D11) or Grader (16-24m) experience required; Excavator experience a plus for Multi-Skilled Roles.
• A proactive attitude with the desire to work reliably as part of a team
• Current Standard 11 and current drivers licence
• A commitment to a positive safety culture
• Alignment to our principles: Integrity, Accountability, Innovation & Delivery

About Thiess 

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'll contribute to the global energy transition by working on projects critical to sustainable mining. We foster a culture of learning and growth by empowering our people through mentorship, training, and development opportunities to reach their full potential. We champion diversity and inclusion, ensuring everyone feels safe, included, and empowered.

Learn more http://thiess.com/makeyourmark 

HOW TO APPLY

To apply for this role, please click the ‘Apply’ button or the link below. 

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.

The Strong & Sustainable Resource Communities Act 2017 principles apply to this position.