2026 Graduate Program

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.

About the Graduate Program

The Thiess 2026 Graduate Program provides the opportunity to learn, develop and gain exposure to our business and the industry, working alongside senior professionals who will guide your learning and development journey. 

As a Thiess Graduate, you will have access to structured, on-the-job training, guided learning plans, a mentor and additional professional development opportunities. Over our two-year program, you will experience up to two 12-month rotations with placements in various roles across Australia in Coal and Minerals Mining projects. Having the opportunity to rotate across different teams as well as projects will provide you with greater opportunities to build your career. 

As a Thiess Graduate, you will have: 

• A motivated mindset to learn new skills, be flexible and adaptive in situations while communicating effectively
• The ability to problem solve and analyse, with a proactive outlook to innovate and propose creative solutions 
• The capacity for self-directed task management in a fast-paced environment and the ability to work effectively and collaboratively within a team. 
• A commitment to Thiess’ shared group principles of Integrity, Accountability, Innovation and Delivery 
• Be willing to relocate to various sites and projects, as required by program rotations

About the Opportunities

As a Graduate, you'll be an integral part of our team. Working alongside experienced professionals, you'll be involved in a wide range of mining operation activities. Our Program offers an exceptional blend of hands-on experience, mentorship, and exposure to the entire mining lifecycle.

We are looking for students who are eager to start their career in the mining industry, which may include roles in the following disciplines:

• Engineering – mining, mechanical, mechatronics, and geotechnical
• Geology
• Surveying

We offer opportunities across our QLD and NSW projects, however; this is an indication only and positions and locations are subject to change.

About You

Our ideal applicant will:

• Hold a relevant Bachelor’s degree or related discipline upon commencement
• Have demonstrated a Grade Point Average of 4.5 or higher (QLD) or equivalent Weighted Average Mark (NSW)
• Hold a driver’s licence and an ability to travel to site  
• Eligible for full working rights in Australia upon commencement 
• Be free from a bond or commitment to any other employer 
• Be willing to relocate to your placement location for the duration of the Program
• Be available to commence in our 2026 intake period

Please note applications for this role will close on Sunday 27 April 2025.

* If you have applied for our Graduate Program Expression of Interest there is no need to reapply. Your application has been included in our 2026 Graduate Program*

What Thiess Can Do for You

• Help to grow your career, offering diverse and varied opportunities for advancement
• Flexible working arrangements
• World-class health & wellbeing programs
• Salary sacrifice options
• A range of corporate discounts, including health insurance (Medibank), travel & retail products

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.