Become the Future Talent of Thiess

We are looking for a diverse group of enthusiastic and talented individuals to kick-start their trade careers through the Thiess 2026 Mid-Year Apprenticeship Program. Completing an apprenticeship at one of our mines in Queensland or New South Wales means joining the Future Talent of Thiess.

Thiess offers a four-year structured program, designed to develop some of the best tradespersons in the resources industry.

Important Information

• The program commences on Monday, 29 June 2026

Requirements

• Have completed a minimum of Year 10 with good results in English and Mathematics. (For current Year 10 students, a provisional Australian driver’s licence is required. Not required for mature-age applicants over 21.)
• Hold a current Australian driver’s licence (provisional accepted).
• Be self-motivated and demonstrate a mature attitude to complete the required studies.

What you receive upon completion

• A Nationally recognised Trade Qualification
• Standard 11 (QLD only)
• First Aid Certificate
• Working at Heights Certificate
• College fees and associated costs paid for by Thiess
• The chance to work with and learn from some of the best tradespersons in the industry

Apprenticeship Disciplines Available

• Heavy Equipment Diesel Fitter
• Fabricator/Boilermaker
• Automotive Electrician
• High Voltage Electrician
• Light Vehicle Mechanic

Apprenticeships are offered across QLD and NSW projects, with positions and locations subject to change.

QLD Sites:

• Caval Ridge
• Olive Downs
• QCoal Northern Hub
• Lake Vermont – Workshop
• Eva Copper

NSW Sites:

• Mt Pleasant

Preference will be given to applicants living near the above sites due to travel and relocation considerations

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 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. 

Learn more http://thiess.com/makeyourmark

Should you require assistance applying for this opportunity, please contact us at [email protected]

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.

Please click the “apply” button to apply for this role.

Please note applications for this role will close at midnight on Thursday 26 March 2026.