About the project 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.
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.
This is an exciting opportunity to be part of defining, building, and operating a major mining operation.
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.
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.
Learn more about the Eva Copper Mine Project.
Join us and hone your skills and develop new ones.
Take on big challenges and grow through mentorship, collaboration, and empowerment.
While this role forms part of the Eva Copper Alliance, employment will be ongoing with Thiess, with recruitment and employment managed by Thiess.




As part of our commitment to supporting local communities, Thiess actively encourages applications from people living in North West Queensland, including members of the Kalkadoon community and other First Nations peoples.
We also welcome applications from individuals who are willing to relocate to the region and become part of the local community The opportunity Are you an Drill Operator with a passion for operational excellence and innovative solutions?
Thiess is seeking a highly skilled and motivated Blast Hole Drillers to join our dynamic team at the Eva Copper Mine Project in the Cloncurry region of Queensland, Australia.
In this role, you will play a key part in delivering protected, efficient, and sustainable mining operations, driving technical excellence and supporting project success.
As a key member of the Eva Copper Alliance team, you'll be responsible for delivering high-quality mine planning and mine engineering processes to support safe, efficient operations and ensure our workforce meets Thiess and industry standards.
Roster: 2:2 rotating roster | Location: Eva Copper Project | Employment Type: Permanent As the Drill Operator, you will: Reporting to the Drill

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