Operator Traineeship

Make your mark with Thiess - Trainee Operators – Peak Downs
Wanting to join the mining sector but have no experience? Applications are now open for entry level production operator positions at Peak Downs.

This is your chance to join us as a Trainee Operator. Hone your skills and develop new ones. Take on big challenges and grow, through mentorship, collaboration, and empowerment.

About The Role
Embark on an exhilarating journey as we open the door to exciting opportunities for new-to-industry candidates. Our 12-month Traineeship Operator program is your gateway to a career filled with innovation and growth. Join hands with industry leaders, kickstarting your professional journey within Thiess. Through our cutting-edge New-to-Industry Program, you'll undergo industry-leading training, building confidence to collaborate and deliver top-tier solutions and results.

Successful applicants must hold a current open driver's licence.

Are you:

• Someone with a burning desire for a mining career but unsure where to start?
• 18 years or older and ready for a transformative journey?
• A proud holder of a current driver's license?
• You will be required to complete a drug and alcohol test, medical assessments, national police history checks and other screening processes such as aptitude and work safety tests.

Apply to join us today

About You:
Whether you're new to the mining industry or a seasoned professional seeking a change, Thiess welcomes you with open arms. No prior mining experience? No problem All we ask is that you hold a valid driver's license, bring a proactive attitude, and possess a burning desire to work reliably within our world-class team. Cultivate a genuine interest in building a lasting career with Thiess, where dedication and passion are key. Commit to fostering a positive safety culture, ensuring the well-being of yourself and your teammates. Join us in shaping tomorrow together. At Thiess, we believe in creating a workplace where everyone can thrive, learn, and contribute to the success of our dynamic team.

What Thiess can do for you:

• Help to grow your career, offering diverse and varied opportunities for advancement.
• Attractive rates.
• Embrace work-life balance with our even time 7/7 roster and 12.25 hr days/nights on offer.
• Secure a permanent role, offering stability and growth.
• Camp accommodation provided with gymnasium.
• Travel hassle-free with a bus provided from Mackay, Rockhampton or Yeppoon to the site.
• Health and well-being rewards program through AIA Vitality.
• Salary sacrifice options.
• 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 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 are 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 will 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 are focused on creating an environment to enable our people to bring their best self to work because they feel safe, included, and empowered.

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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.

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.

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