Bench Hand - Olive Downs

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The Opportunity:

Are you Bench Hand with an interest in developing your skills further in shotfiring and explosives? Thiess is seeking experienced and motivated Bench Hand to join our high-performing team at Olive Downs. 

As a key member of the Olive Downs team, you'll be responsible for assisting our shotfirers in the preparation of mining benches for shot firing across our site at Olive Downs.

Roster: 7/7 Day Shift Only| Location: Olive Downs Complex, QLD | Employment Type: Permanent Full Time

As a Bench Hand, you will:

• Prepare blast hole patterns for shot firing, including the loading of explosives under the guidance of authorised personnel.  
• Assist with pre and post blast inspections (including performing blast guard duties) 
• Performing stock taking activities of explosives and assisting with the loading of explosives into Stemming and MPU Trucks 

About You:

• Open C Class drivers licence
• Current SSAN Explosives Clearance
• Current S11 Surface Induction.
• Demonstrated previous employment experience as a bench hand within the mining industry in QLD. 
• Have a high level of attention to detail and compliance with safety procedures. 

What's on offer

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

• Competitive salary package. 
• BIBO available from regional centres (Mackay, Townsville and others) 
• Ongoing training & development opportunities.
• Salary sacrificing for vehicles. 
• 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.

About Us:

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.

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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.

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.

Learn more about working at Thiess.

How to Apply

This role is an opportunity to take the next 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.

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How to apply

Applications close

30 Nov 2026 E. Australia Standard Time