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Mining Operator

Thiess
Rockhampton, QLD
A$126,382.97-$151,813.84 p/a
Mining, Resources & Energy → Mining - Operations
Full-time
On-site

Posted 12 days ago


Ready to take your mining career to the next level? Thiess is seeking Excavator, Multi-Skilled, and Truck Operators to join our team at Lake Vermont, just 19km north of Dysart. 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 $126,382.97 - $151,813.84 (excluding super, skill-dependent)
  • Bonuses that reward you:

o Up to $10,000 per year in retention bonus - paid every 3 months

o Up to $8,000 per year in individual target/production coal KPIs, paid every 6 months

  • Enjoy a great roster: Even-time 7/7 day/night rotating shifts (12.5-hour days)
  • BIBO options available from Mackay, Yeppoon, Rockhampton, Townsville & Bundaberg
  • Upskill & grow with ongoing training and career development
  • Superannuation contributions to help you build your financial future
  • Salary sacrifice options (including novated leasing) to help you get more from your earnings
  • Exclusive corporate discounts on health insurance (Medibank), travel, retail & more

Key responsibilities and requirements

  • 12+ months’ experience on production mining equipment (Rear Dump Truck, Dozer, Grader, or Excavator)
  • SSE - signed competency transcript
  • Current open driver’s licence
  • Valid Standard 11 Certificate
  • A commitment to a positive safety culture

Apply Now!

Hit the ‘Apply’ button and take the next step in your career with Thiess!

Thiess follows a Pre-Employment Process for all successful applicants, which includes two employment references, a national police check, and a medical assessment.


About Thiess

Mackay, QLD, Australia
5001-10000 employees

Thiess is the world’s largest mining services provider. The team offers the widest range of in-house surface and underground mining capabilities across Australia, New Zealand, Indonesia, Mongolia, Botswana and Chile. Thiess’ expertise spans many of the world’s major bulk commodities including metallurgical and thermal coal, lignite, iron ore, copper, nickel, gold and diamonds.

Source: this is an extract from the company's own website

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