Site Services Carpenter - Lake Vermont

Make your mark with Thiess  

Every day, 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

Our Lake Vermont Project, situated in Dysart, North Queensland is currently seeking a Carpenter to join their site services department.

As our next Carpenter, reporting to the Site Services Supervisor working a 7/7 even time roster, you will work collaboratively towards delivering high-quality solutions and results.

Duties in your day-to-day role will include:

• Working safely and complying with the Site Safety Health and Management System.


• Carry out maintenance and repair of our camp facilities located in Dysart and at Lake Vermont Mine.


• General building and construction duties in a commercial setting


• Roofing, flashings and gutter maintenance and repair


• Ensure good housekeeping standards are maintained at all times.


• Complete tasks to a high standard.


• Assist other trades as required

 Why work for Thiess Lake Vermont?

• Permanent full-time position


• Thiess provided flights from Brisbane

• BIBO from Townsville, Mackay, Bundaberg, Rockhampton & Yeppoon 

• Even time 7/7 roster – 12 hour shifts - day shift only


• Full camp facilities provided


• Living out of camp allowance, if applicable


• Thiess’ commitment to training & developing


• Salary sacrifice options – Flights & novated leasing


• Range of corporate discounts including health insurance (Medibank), travel & retail products

About you

To be successful in this role you are required to have:

• Recognised Trade Qualification


• Drivers licence


• Licence to erect, alter and dismantle scaffolding – desirable


• Elevated Work Platform / Working at heights – desirable


• Post-trade experience working in a similar role.

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.

Learn more http://thiess.com/makeyourmark 

Should you require assistance applying for this opportunity, please contact us at hiring@thiess.com

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.

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.

To apply for this role, please click the ‘Apply’ button or the link below.   

How to apply

Applications close

27 Oct 2024 E. Australia Standard Time