Excavator Operator

Australia, Australia, Australia • Posted June 03, 2026

Job Type: Permanent Full Time

Location: Australia, Australia

Posted: June 03, 2026

Category: Extraction Workers

Application Deadline: July 13, 2026

Role Description

About the role
As our next Excavator Operator to proudly represent our Production Mining Team, you will live for challenges and thrive on the variety of work available. Like all of us at Thiess, you’re a passionate and energetic person, that appreciates responsibility, recognition and reward. 

In this role, you will:
Operating machinery efficiently and safely as a highly skilled production operator 

Complying with Thiess’ policies and procedures 

Responding to instructions from Mining Supervisor 

Excavating to design boundaries of ore bodies, berms and pit walls 

Ensuring floor levels are maintained 

Minimising dilution and achieving design parameters within acceptable tolerances 

Setting and maintain high housekeeping standards 

Carrying out pre-start checks 
About you
Minimum of 5 years mining experience as mining production excavator ope...
                

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