Trade Assistant - QCoal
Job ID: 931702
Job Type: Permanent Full Time
Location: Australia - Bowen QLD, Australia - Mackay QLD Regional
Categories: Mining Maintenance
Applications close: 26 Oct 2025 • Time zone: 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
Our QCoal Northern Hub Coal Project is situated 10km south of Collinsville in the Bowen Basin.
Thiess is seeking two Trade Assistants for permanent employment opportunity working on our QCoal open‑cut coal mining. Our next Trade Assistant will report to the Maintenance Supervisor and will work collaboratively towards delivering high‑quality solutions and results.
In this role you will :
- Support tradespeople with workshop tasks and repairs
- Assist store personnel with inventory & warehouse duties
- Perform general site maintenance including mowing / spraying / repairs
- Ensure good housekeeping standards are maintained at all times
- Bring a positive can‑do attitude with a strong focus on safety
- General workshop duties as required
ABOUT YOU
To be considered for these opportunities you are required to have :
- Prior experience working as a Trade Assistant on a mine site or construction industry (highly regarded)
- HR drivers licence preferable
- A commitment to a positive safety culture
- Be committed to our principles of Integrity Accountability Innovation & Delivery
Desirable Qualifications
- Forklift - High Risk
- Current Standard 11 (or willing to obtain)
WHAT THIESS CAN DO FOR YOU
- 7 on 7 off rotating shift roster
- 12-hour day & night shift
- Permanent shirt from commencement no labour hire
- Camp accommodation inclusive of meals provided
- BIBO from Townsville
- Thiess commitment to training & developing
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 well 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 protected, included and empowered.
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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Experience: years
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