Mining Operator

Mining Operator

Job ID 931835
Job Type Permanent Full Time
Location Australia - Moranbah, QLD
Categories Mining Operations, Operator - All Round / Multi Skilled, Operator - Dump Truck, Operator - Production / Excavator

Applications close
18 Dec 2025 E. Australia Standard Time

Ready to take your mining career to the next level? Thiess is seeking Truck, Multi-Skilled & Excavator Operators to join our team at Peak Downs Project in the Moranbah area. Offering permanent roles on a 7/7 Day/Night roster – 12.5hr shifts to those operators on the lookout for FIFO, BIBO & DIDO opportunity.

As part of the Thiess team, you'll play a crucial role in:

• Operating heavy machinery safely and efficiently to maximise productivity.
• Adhering to Thiess' safety standards and operational procedures.

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

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

What Thiess Can Offer You

• Brand new EA enjoy guaranteed annual 4% pay increases for the next 3 years
• Competitive rates – skill-dependent, with the opportunity to earn up to $172,437.25 excluding superannuation
• Enjoy a great roster: Even-time 7/7 day/night rotating shifts (12.5-hour days)
• Thiess paid flights from Brisbane
• BIBO options available from Mackay & Proserpine
• 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
• A range of corporate discounts, including health insurance (Medibank), travel, and 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 and their families– 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.

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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.

How to apply

Applications close
18 Dec 2025 E. Australia Standard Time

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