Make your mark with Thiess  

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

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

The Opportunity

We are seeking motivated candidates interested in commencing a Heavy Duty Diesel Fitter or a Boilermaker apprenticeship on one of our mining projects, operating on a 2/1 FIFO roster or at our Hazelmere workshop on a 5/2 roster.

As an Apprentice, you will gain valuable hands-on experience in a large-scale mining environment while completing a nationally recognised trade qualification. Working alongside experienced tradespeople, you will develop your skills and knowledge through practical on the job training and structured learning.

About You

• A commitment to working safely and following site health and safety procedures at all times.
• A proactive attitude and willingness to learn in a fast-paced mining environment.
• The ability to work effectively within a team and follow instructions from supervisors and tradespeople.
• Hold a current driver’s licence (C class preferred).
• Previous exposure to mechanical or heavy equipment environments (desirable but not required).
• A National Police Clearance.

What we offer

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

• Ongoing training & development opportunities.
• A strong safety-first culture across all operations, built on care, respect and accountability.
• 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 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.

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.