Make your mark with Thiess  

Every day, 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 Role

Ready to kick your career into gear? Thiess is on the lookout for a skilled and safety-focused Tyre Fitter to join our team on a permanent full-time basis at the QCoal Northern Hub – an open-cut coal mining project just 10 minutes south of Collinsville in the Bowen Basin.

Reporting to the Tyre Supervisor, you’ll be a key player in keeping our fleet moving, working hands-on with some of the biggest equipment in mining.

Your day-to-day will include:

• Removing and fitting rims and wheel assemblies on heavy earthmoving equipment

• Refitting and maintaining tyres to the highest safety standards

• Performing regular tyre pressure checks, adjustments, and reports

• Using technical manuals, bulletins, and computer-based systems to guide your work

• Proactively identifying issues before they become problems

• Following all site procedures to ensure safety and compliance

About You

We’re looking for someone who brings experience, precision, and a passion for getting the job done right.

To be successful, you’ll have:

• A minimum of 2 years’ experience as a tyre fitter (mining or heavy earthmoving preferred)

• Hold current AUR21920 Cert II in Automotive Tyre Servicing or AURKTJ011 & AURKTJ012

• A HR driver’s licence (preferred but not essential)

• Solid post-trade experience in the mining, heavy earthmoving, or hydraulic excavator industries

• A proactive, safety-first attitude and strong teamwork skills

What Thiess Can Offer You

At Thiess, we know that great people deserve great rewards. When you join our team, you’ll get:

• Even Time 7/7 Roster – achieve true work/life balance

• Camp Accommodation just 10 minutes from site

• BIBO from Townsville – sit back and relax on your way to work

• 12-hour day and night shifts

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. 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 http://thiess.com/makeyourmark 

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.

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

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.