Job Description

Working in a strategic Alliance with Thiess and Harmony, you will form part of a collaborative team, driven by shared objectives and values to deliver operational excellence at the Eva Copper Mine Project.

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The Alliance will set new benchmarks for safe, sustainable and efficient copper development, supported by commitments to local employment and procurement, new-to-industry and Indigenous workforce development and meaningful engagement in the local community.

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This is an exciting opportunity to be part of defining, building, and operating a major mining operation.

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The Eva Copper Mine Project is located on the traditional lands of the Kalkadoon People in North West Queensland, approximately 75 km north-west of Cloncurry and about 95 km north-east of Mount Isa.

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The Project is an iron-oxide copper-gold resource featuring multiple open pits and is poised to become the largest greenfield copper mine in Queensland.

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Learn more about the Eva Copper Mine Project.

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Join us and hone your skills and develop new ones. Take on big challenges and grow through mentorship, collaboration, and empowerment.

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While this role forms part of the Eva Copper Alliance, employment will be ongoing with Thiess, with recruitment and employment managed by Thiess.

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The opportunity

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We are building a high-performing mining team and are seeking experienced Excavator Operators to join us on the landmark Eva Copper Project in Queensland. If you're a skilled operator with experience on Hitachi EX5600 or equivalent-sized excavators, this is your opportunity to play a key role in bringing a major new mining operation to life.

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About you

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To be successful in the role, you will bring:

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- Previous experience operating large-scale mining equipment, including 600T Excavators or equivalent
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- A minimum of 12 months' experience in a mining production environment
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- Current SSE-signed training transcripts
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- A valid Australian Driver's Licence
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- A strong commitment to safety, teamwork, and operational excellence
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- A positive attitude and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced mining environment
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What's on offer

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At Thiess, our people are at the heart of everything we do. We're committed to creating a workplace where everyone can thrive — safely, confidently and with opportunities to grow.

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- Flights provided from Brisbane or Townsville
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- Competitive salary package.
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- Ongoing training & development opportunities.
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- A strong safety-first culture across all operations, built on care, respect and accountability.
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- Range of corporate discounts including health insurance and travel, plus access to exclusive savings at 750+ everyday retailers across Australia.
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About Thiess

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Thiess works with clients in Australia, Asia, and the Americas in the energetic field of open-cut and underground mining. The pioneering spirit of our founders – the legendary Thiess brothers – is our legacy and has inspired our vision to harness the power of people and technology to drive sustainable change for more than 90 years.

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Learn more about Our Vision, Purpose & Values.

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At Thiess, 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.

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We recognise the value of an inclusive and diverse workplace through our vision: 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.

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Learn more about working at Thiess.

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