Production Operators

1 week ago

Moranbah Queensland, Australia Thiess Full time $104,000 - $154,790 per year

Make your mark at Curragh North with Thiess
Are you an experienced
Truck
,
Multi-Skilled
, or
Excavator Operator
ready for your next big opportunity? Join the Thiess team at
Curragh North
, just 15km north of Blackwater, and take your mining career to the next level.

With great pay, world-class benefits, and long-term stability, this is your chance to step into a role where your skills are valued — and your future is supported.

BE APART OF SOMETHING BIGGER
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

About You

  • Minimum of 1 year of prior working experience operating Haul Trucks, Dozers, Graders, Loaders, or Excavators in a coal mining environment.
  • Verified machinery skills list (training transcripts) LMS documents, signed by SSE or Delegate.
  • Current Standard 11
  • Current Drivers Licence
  • A proactive attitude with the desire to work reliably as part of a team
  • A strong commitment to a positive safety culture

What We Can Offer

  • Competitive rates – skill-dependent, with the opportunity to earn up to $154,790.00 plus superannuation.
  • Monthly Production Bonus - up to $9200.00/year
  • Enjoy a great roster: Even-time 7/7 day/night rotating shifts (12.5-hour days)
  • BIBO options available from Mackay, Yeppoon, Rockhampton
  • 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

About Us
To find out more about our company, visit the following links;

Our History

Our Vision, purpose, values

Our Projects

Sustainability

& MORE

Thiess recognises 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.

APPLY TODAY AND MAKE YOUR MARK
To apply for this role, please click the 'Apply' button or the link below.

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.

The Strong & Sustainable Resource Communities Act 2017 principles apply to this position.

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