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Expression of Interest - Thiess Vacation Program 2025
- Job ID
- 930920
- Job Type
- Permanent Part Time
- Location
- Australia - All
- Categories
- Graduates / Vacation
- Applications close
- 30 Jun 2026 AUS Eastern Standard Time
Make your mark with Thiess
At Thiess, we invest in future talent and provide vacation students with exposure to a world of experience and expertise.
About The Role
Our Vacation Program offers you the opportunity to gain real life experience on an operational open cut coal mine, as part of our structured, 12-week paid program. You will gain valuable experience working on site and for some roles, experience living in remote and regional locations. Build your networks and relationships early in your career by working with experienced industry leaders.
The Thiess Vacation Program has opportunities in the following disciplines for 2nd and 3rd year students:
- Mining Engineering
- Mechanical Engineering
- Mechatronics Engineering
- Electrical Engineering
- Surveying
- Environment
- Finance
- Health & Safety
- Legal
- Human Resources
- Information & Communications Technology (ICT)
- Data Science
About You
- Completing 2nd or 3rd year at university
- Studying a degree within one of the above disciplines
- Willing to work and relocate to site for the duration of the program
- Available to work for the entire 12-week period
- Ready to start your career in the mining industry
- A holder of Australian Citizenship or Permanent Residency
- Ability to pass a pre-employment medical examination
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
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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.
Please click the “apply” button to apply for this role.
How to apply
- Applications close
- 30 Jun 2026 AUS Eastern Standard Time
