Apprenticeships
If going to uni isn't really your thing and you'd rather learn on the job, an apprenticeship with Thiess could be exactly what you're looking for. It's a great way to combine exceptional training with the security of paid work. You'll gain a recognised qualification and learn practical skills that will be highly valued in any workplace.
Our apprenticeship programs are a great way to kick-start your career and secure a pathway into our large and diverse workforce. By combining paid work and training, you will learn some of the practical skills that we require of our team and gain nationally recognised qualifications along the way.
We offer a number of apprenticeships annually through the program. We provide a structured apprenticeship or traineeship process, supported by block theory components through local TAFE colleges or registered training organisations. Qualifications include:
- Certificate III Engineering, Mechanical Trade (Diesel Fitter) – Apprenticeship
- Certificate III Automotive Electrical Technology – Apprenticeship
- Certificate III Engineering, Fabrication Trade (Boilermaking/Welding) – Apprenticeship
- Cert III in Electrotechnology (High Voltage)
We provide our apprentices with on-site and off-site training while they complete their qualification. This gives you the confidence that comes with ongoing support. The program is an invaluable opening to a life-long and rewarding career.
Is This For You?
Each year at Thiess, we employ a number of new apprentices who demonstrate the following:
- Mature/responsible attitude
- Good work ethic
- Self motivation
- Willingness to commit to structured training
- Solid communication skills
- Abilityto work in a team based environment
- Willingness to learn new skills
- Can accept direction
- A ‘can do’ attitude towards work
- Attention to detail
Where are the positions located?
Positions are located on various Thiess sites around Australia. Visit our projects to see where Thiess can take you.
What you can expect
At Thiess, we want our apprentices to reach their full potential. We've developed an Apprenticeship Program that offers something different.
As a Thiess apprentice, you'll be taking advantage of:
- Structured off-site training
- Learning a trade while being paid
- Paid college fees and travel related expenses
- Fully equipped toolkits
- Supplied uniform and personal protective equipment (PPE)
- Supportive mentoring and coaching from experienced tradespersons
- Apprentice Induction Program
- Financial Advice from finance industry professionals
- Annual Apprentice of the Year Awards
- Access to the Employee Assistance Program
The Application Process
The process of getting an apprenticeship goes like this:
- We post openings on our Careers pages as soon as they become available which is typically around August/September of each year
- You complete an online application form
- We contact you via phone, email or letter to advise if you are successful through to the next stage
- The recruitment process begin
Eligibility
Candidates must have completed year 12 (unless you are a mature aged applicant), with sound results in Mathematics and English.
Thiess encourages females, mature aged and Indigenous candidates to apply.
The Recruitment Process
The Recruitment Process begins around August/September each year and goes through until December. New apprentices start in early January.
- Your application will be acknowledged by email. Incomplete applications will not be considered.
- If you progress to the next stage, you will then be invited to attend an Apprentice Recruitment Day.
- The Recruitment Day includes receiving more information about the positions available, a one-on-one interview, group activities and psychometric testing.
- In the interview itself, you'll be asked for examples that demonstrate your knowledge, skills and experiences.
- If successful on the Recruitment Day, further assessment is required such as a pre-employment medical, which includes drug and alcohol testing.
- The next step is checking references you've provided in your application. Professional referees will usually be previous supervisors or managers who've observed your abilities in the work environment.
- If successful, you will be made a verbal offer explaining in detail the package being offered.
- If you verbally accept the offer, you'll receive a formal letter of offer. This is to be signed and returned to us to confirm your employment.
