Thiess Vacation Program - Expression of Interest

Program Overview

Thiess offers vacation students a chance to gain hands-on exposure to the mining industry through a structured 12-week paid program. The experience is based on an operational open-cut coal mine, and for some positions it may involve living in remote or regional areas. Students will also have the opportunity to build professional networks early in their careers by working alongside experienced leaders.

Available Disciplines

• Mining Engineering
• Mechanical Engineering
• Mechatronics Engineering
• Electrical Engineering
• Surveying
• Environment
• Finance
• Health & Safety
• Legal
• Human Resources
• Information & Communications Technology (ICT)
• Data Science

Eligibility

This opportunity is intended for university students in their second or third year who are studying one of the listed disciplines. Applicants must be prepared to relocate to site for the full duration of the program, be available for the entire 12-week period, and be ready to begin a career in mining. Only Australian citizens or permanent residents are eligible. Candidates must also be able to pass a pre-employment medical assessment.

About Thiess

Thiess operates across Australia, Asia, and the Americas in open-cut and underground mining. The company’s heritage is built on the vision of the Thiess brothers and continues through a focus on people, technology, and sustainable change. Thiess is expanding its commodities portfolio into metals and minerals that support the energy transition, while also developing services that contribute to more sustainable mining.

The organisation promotes a workplace culture centred on curiosity, shared knowledge, and continuous learning. It supports employees through mentorship, collaboration, empowerment, technical training, and development opportunities, and it invests in early-career programs to help build the workforce of the future. Thiess also emphasises inclusion and diversity, aiming to create an environment where everyone feels safe, included, and able to contribute fully.

Application Support

If you need help applying, you can contact the hiring team at hiring@thiess.com.

Selection Process

Successful applicants will go through a pre-employment process that includes two employment references, a National Police Check, and a medical assessment. These checks are part of the application process, and support will be provided by the recruiter.