Graduate Program (Feb 2026)

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With a global business, we offer diverse and rewarding careers. We are committed to Thiess being a company and a culture where great people can excel and where they are developed and supported to reach their highest potential. Join our team today.

About our Graduate Program

Our graduate program provides the opportunity to learn, develop and gain exposure to our business and the industry, working alongside senior professionals who will guide your learning and development journey.

As a Thiess graduate, you will have access to structured, on-the-job training, guided learning plans, a mentor and additional professional development opportunities. Over our two-year program, you will experience up to two 12-month rotations with placements in various roles and projects. Having the opportunity to rotate across different teams as well as projects will provide you with greater opportunities to build your career.

As a Thiess Graduate, you will need to have the ability to:

• Learn new skills, be flexible and adaptive
• Problem solve and analyse
• Work collaboratively
• Innovate and propose creative solutions
• Communicate effectively
• Relocate to various sites and projects, as required by program rotations.

Thiess is now looking across Australia for students or recent graduates across the following disciplines:

• Engineering (Civil & Mining, Electrical, Mechanical, Mechatronics)
• Geology
• Surveying
• Environment
• Digital & Technology (Cyber Security, Digital Transformation, ICT Operations)
• Finance & Accounting
• Health & Safety

Locations for these roles include South-East & Central Queensland and Hunter Valley, New South Wales.

What Thiess can do for you

• Thiess’ commitment to ongoing training & development
• Role-specific training
• Health & wellbeing rewards program through AIA Vitality
• Salary continuance insurance
• Salary sacrifice options – Flights & novated leasing
• Range of corporate discounts including health insurance (Medibank), travel & retail products.

About us

We partner with our clients to deliver excellence in open cut and underground mining in Australia, Asia, Africa and the Americas. For more than 80 years, we’ve operated in diverse commodities, geologies, environments and cultures. Our team uses that insight to optimise solutions for each project and create lasting value for our clients and the communities in which we live and work.

We recognise the value of an inclusive and diverse workplace through our vision of everyone matters always. We’re focused on creating an inclusive environment to allow our people to bring their best selves to work because they feel safe, included and empowered. 

Visit our website to learn more.

How to apply

Our program is an opportunity to take the first 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.

Pre-register now and we will let you know once this opportunity opens!