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. 

The opportunity: 

Roster: 14 Days on, 7 Days off | Location: Eva Copper, Queensland | Employment Type: Max Term Contract through to October 2027

Thiess is seeking a Cost Engineer to join our high-performing team at the Eva Copper Mine Project in the Cloncurry region of Queensland, Australia.

Working an 14/7 your duties will include:    

•  Maintain accurate and up-to-date cost records, ensuring reports are delivered on time and aligned with project controls processes
• Support the preparation, monitoring, and control of project budgets, estimates, and total expenditure
• Verify and process invoices, claims, and expenditures to ensure accurate cost capture and forecasting
• Contribute to month-end processes including accruals, journals, and cost recovery
• Provide detailed cost analysis and inputs for internal and external reporting
• Assist with presentation materials and management reporting requirements
• Analyse cost risks, variances, and trends, providing timely insights and recommendations
• Support change management processes, including issuing Site Instructions and maintaining registers
• Prepare supporting documentation for project change notices
• Contribute to change management reporting with clear analysis and commentary
• Work closely with finance, planning, contracts, and estimating teams to ensure alignment on cost impacts
• Facilitate change review meetings and ensure systems are updated accordingly
• Monitor and report cost-related risks across the project lifecycle

About you 

• Formal qualifications in Finance, Accounting, Commerce, Engineering, or a related discipline, or equivalent experience
• 3–5 years’ experience in project cost control within mining, oil & gas, infrastructure, or civil environments
• Previous site-based construction experience
• Experience developing and working with project controls and cost control procedures
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to solve complex problems
• Confident communicator who can build effective working relationships
• Comfortable working to strict deadlines and reporting cycles
• Advanced Excel skills, including VBA
• Experience with JDE, Primavera P6, and Prism
• Working knowledge of Australian Standard contracts
• Exposure to Power BI for reporting and data visualisation

What Thiess can do for you 

At Thiess, our people are at the heart of everything we do. We’re committed to creating a workplace where everyone can thrive — safely, confidently and with opportunities to grow. 

• Help to build on your career, offering diverse opportunities to expand your skill set
• 2:1 Roster (2 weeks on, 1 week off)
• Will be required to stay in camp whilst on roster - (DIDO or FIFO)
• FIFO from Brisbane or Townsville (with other locations considered)- Thiess paid flights 
• Thiess’s commitment to ongoing training & development as part of delivering a modern autonomous mine
• Health & well-being rewards program through AIA Vitality 
• Salary sacrifice options
• Range of corporate discounts including health insurance (Medibank), travel & retail products

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 has inspired our vision to harness the power of people and technology to drive sustainable change for more than 90 years.  

Learn more about Our Vision, Purpose & Values.  

At Thiess, 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 recognise the value of an inclusive and diverse workplace through our vision: everyone matters always. 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.  

Learn more about working at Thiess. 

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. 

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

Please note:

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!