2027 Graduate Mining Engineer

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 Graduate Program

The Thiess 2027 Graduate Program provides the opportunity to learn, develop and gain exposure to one of Australia's leading mining contractors, working alongside experienced Mining Engineers and technical specialists who will support your professional development journey.

As a Thiess Graduate Mining Engineer, you will gain hands-on experience across a range of open-cut coal and mineral mining operations. You'll contribute to real projects while developing your technical capabilities in mine planning, drill and blast, scheduling, production optimisation, operational improvement, and mine development.

Throughout our two-year program, you will complete up to two 12-month rotations across Thiess operations in Queensland and New South Wales, providing valuable exposure to different commodities, mining methods, teams and site environments.

As a Thiess Graduate Mining Engineer, you will have:

• A motivated mindset and eagerness to learn from experienced mining professionals
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with a proactive approach to identifying and implementing improvements
• An interest in mine planning, production, operational excellence and mining technology
• The ability to effectively communicate and collaborate with operational and technical teams
• A commitment to Thiess' shared principles of Integrity, Accountability, Innovation and Delivery
• A willingness to relocate to various sites and projects throughout the program

About the Opportunities

As a Graduate Mining Engineer, you'll be an integral part of our technical and operational teams, gaining practical experience across the mining lifecycle while contributing to the safe, efficient and sustainable delivery of our projects.

Working alongside experienced Mining Engineers, Technical Services professionals and site leaders, you'll have the opportunity to:

• Support short and medium-term mine planning activities
• Assist with drill and blast design and implementation
• Analyse production performance and operational data
• Contribute to mine design, scheduling and optimisation projects
• Participate in continuous improvement initiatives
• Gain exposure to emerging mining technologies and sustainable mining practices

This program offers a unique opportunity to build a strong technical foundation while developing the leadership and operational skills required for a successful career in mining engineering.

Opportunities are available across our Queensland and New South Wales operations, however locations are indicative only and subject to business requirements.

About You

Our ideal applicant will:

• Be completing or have completed a Bachelor of Engineering (Mining Engineering) or equivalent qualification prior to commencement
• Have demonstrated a Grade Point Average of 4.5 or higher (QLD) or equivalent Weighted Average Mark (NSW)
• Possess strong analytical, numerical and problem-solving skills
• Hold a current driver's licence and be able to travel to site
• Be eligible for full working rights in Australia upon commencement
• Be free from a bond or commitment to any other employer
• Be willing to relocate to site locations for the duration of the program
• Be available to commence in our 2027 Graduate intake, with opportunities for selected candidates to commence earlier in 2026

Please note applications for this role will close on Monday 21 September 2026.

What Thiess Can Do for You

• Help to grow your career, offering diverse and varied opportunities for advancement
• Flexible working arrangements
• World-class health & wellbeing programs
• Salary sacrifice options
• A range of corporate discounts, including health insurance (Medibank), travel & 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 everyone matters always. Across Thiess, safety underpins everything we do and 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.

As a global services provider, we acknowledge and respect the history and contributions of First Nations peoples.

We work to create equal opportunities for employment, professional development and career progression, and embed respectful behaviours into our workplaces to create an inclusive culture.

Learn more http://thiess.com/makeyourmark

Should you require assistance applying for this opportunity, please contact us at hiring@thiess.com

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

21 Sep 2026 E. Australia Standard Time