Thiess Plant Apprentice Intake 2009/2010

As one of Australia’s largest mining and construction groups, Thiess manage sites throughout Australian and South East Asia.

Working with experienced colleagues at various projects, Thiess’ Apprenticeship Program offers the chance to participate in structured training towards a nationally recognised trade qualification.

You will need to be self-motivated, conscientious and committed to developing a career for yourself in the construction or resources industry. A mature attitude is essential and you must be willing to learn new skills and accept direction. Shortlisted applicants will progress through a structured recruitment process which includes participation in an assessment centre, formal interview and medical examination.

Mature aged candidates are encouraged to apply.

The following disciplines are on offer over a variety of our projects around the country. (Note: this is in indicative list only of positions and locations available.)

QUEENSLAND
Heavy Equipment Diesel Fitters
Burton Coal Project- 2 positions
Collinsville Coal Project - 2 positions
Curragh North Project - 1 position
Lake Vermont Project- 2 positions
South Walker Creek Project - 2 positions
Archerfield Workshop* - 1 position
Thiess Services Swanbank Workshop - 1 position

Fabricators (boilermaker/welders)
Burton Coal Project- 1 position
Archerfield Workshop* - 2 positions

Auto Electrical
Collinsville Coal Project- 1 position
Curragh North Project- 1 position
Archerfield Workshop* - 1 position

High Voltage Electrical
Collinsville Coal Project - 1 position
Lake Vermont Project- 1 position (note that the positions at the Archerfield Workshop will only be for 12months, at which time you will be transferred to a regional Thiess project in the Bowen basin)

NEW SOUTH WALES
Heavy Equipment Diesel Fitters
Mt Owen - 2 positions
Wilpinjong - 1 position

High Voltage Electrical
Mt Owen - 1 position

SOUTH AUSTRALIA
Heavy Equipment Diesel Fitters
Prominent Hill - 2 positions

Only online applications will be accepted. Applications close Friday 11 September 2009.