Production Operators

Production Operators - Caval Ridge

Job ID 931599
Job Type Permanent Full Time
Location Australia - Blackwater, QLD, Australia - Dysart, QLD, Australia - Mackay, Australia - Moranbah, Australia - Moranbah, QLD
Categories Mining Operations, Operator - All Round / Multi Skilled, Operator - Dump Truck

Applications close
07 Nov 2025 E. Australia Standard Time

Make your mark with Thiess

Everyday, 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

Thiess is seeking Production Mining Operators - Truck, Multi Skilled and Excavator operators to join our team on a permanent full-time basis at our Caval Ridge Project in Moranbah, QLD. This role offers a lifestyle 7/7 Day Night rotating roster, with 12.5-hour shifts.

We're currently seeking DIDO and BIBO applicants only for this position.

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

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

ABOUT YOU

• Minimum of 1 year of prior working experience operating Haul Trucks, Dozers, Graders or Excavators in a coal mining environment
• Current and valid SSE signed verified machinery skills list (training transcripts), LMS documents
• Current Standard 11 – Statement of Attainment
• Current Driver's Licence
• A commitment to a positive safety culture

WHAT WE CAN OFFER

• Brand new EA for Guaranteed pay rises (4% per year for the next 3 years)
• Competitive rates – skill-dependent, with the opportunity to earn up to $172,000.00 plus superannuation.
• BIBO from Mackay or Townsville
• Camp accommodation and meals provided at Buffle Park - only 5 minutes bus ride to site
• Thiess' commitment to training and development.
• Salary sacrifice options – including flights and novated leasing.
• 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 – 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 better together. 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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APPLY TODAY AND MAKE YOUR MARK

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.

To apply for this role, please click the 'Apply' button or the link below

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

How to apply

Applications close
07 Nov 2025 E. Australia Standard Time

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