Excavator Operator

Live North West QLD; Cloncurry Shire; Hybrid; AUD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flights from Brisbane or Townsville

Competitive salary package

Ongoing training & development

Strong safety-first culture

Job summary

Thiess is seeking experienced Excavator Operators to join the Eva Copper Project in Queensland. If you're skilled on Hitachi EX5600 or equivalent-sized excavators, this is your opportunity to play a key role in bringing a major mining operation to life.

Roster: 2:2 | Location: Eva Copper, QLD | Employment Type: Full-time. You will have prior experience operating large-scale mining equipment (600T class), at least 12 months in mining production, SSE training transcripts, a valid Australian

Qualifications

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

Skills

Excavator operation

Safety awareness

Teamwork

Education

SSE-signed training transcripts

Job description

Job Description

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About the Employer

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.

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

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., 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 has inspired our vision to harness the power of people and technology to drive sustainable change for more than 90 years.

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.

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.

About the Candidate

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.

Roster: 2:2 | Location: Eva Copper, QLD | Employment Type: Fulltime,

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

Work Environment

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.

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