Leading Hand

Make your mark with Thiess

Everyday, all around the world, Thiess supports and celebrates our people. We recognise talent and reward transparency. We champion diversity and embrace change.

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

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About the role

As our next Leading Hand reporting to the Mining Supervisor, you will work collaboratively towards delivering high-quality production solutions and results within the mine site. The role requires you to effectively manage the mining operational personnel and ensure the timely execution of the mine plan in a safe and efficient manner.

Our Olive Downs Complex Project is situated in Moranbah, Central Queensland.

In this role, your responsibilities will include:

• Assist the Mining Supervisor with leading a mining crew to deliver production results in a safe and efficient manner.
• Carry out effective inspection and reporting processes in accordance with relevant site policies and procedures
• Co-ordination of production operators and equipment to deliver the production schedule in line with weekly plan.
• Conduct mining practices to reduce costs and improve efficiency.
• Actively seek continuous improvement.
• Assist with incident investigations within area of responsibility.

About you

To be considered for this role you are required to have:

• Previous experience as a leading hand in an open-cut coal mining environment is highly regarded.
• A solid understanding of the processes involved with open cut coal mining.
• Good organisational, communication and presentation skills coupled with approachable and motivational qualities.
• Proven leadership experience and people management skills is essential
• Qualifications that support your experience and success within the coal mining industry.
• Strong attention to detail and problem-solving skills.
• Current Coal Board Medical, Standard 11, S123 and G2

What Thiess can do for you

• Permanent opportunity on an even time, lifestyle 7/7 Day/Night Rotating Roster – 12hr shifts
• BIBO provided from Mackay
• Thiess’ commitment to training & development
• Salary sacrifice options
• Range of corporate discounts including health insurance (Medibank), travel & retail products

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 inspires our vision to harness the power of people and technology to drive sustainable change.

At Thiess, you will have the opportunity to play a part in the global energy transition. We are growing our commodities portfolio to include metals and minerals critical to the energy transition, and developing services to enable sustainable mining.

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’ll support you to hone your skills and develop new ones, take on challenges and grow, through mentorship, collaboration and empowerment. We offer our people ongoing technical training and development opportunities so they can reach their full potential. We also invest in the workforce of the future, with a range of programs for people starting their careers.

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 enable our people to bring their best self to work because they feel safe, included and empowered.

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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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Thiess follows a Pre-Employment Process for all successful applicants, which includes two employment references, a National Police Check and a medical assessment. These checks are essential to your application, and your recruiter will support you through the process.