Scholarships

As the mining industry evolves, graduates like you are the future of our industry. Thiess believes in constantly developing bright minds, passionate innovators and team players.

Scholarships

#Supporting students

Our scholarships reward excellence, recognise potential and assist those who are passionate about their studies and need financial support. 

Scholarship students are also given the opportunity to be a part of our Vacation Program, gaining industry experience and networking opportunities.

Thiess offers scholarships across:

  • Surveying
  • Mining or Geotechnical Engineering
  • Women in Engineering
  • First Nations (multiple disciplines)

Applications for our 2023 scholarship program have now closed.

#Eligibility criteria: mining engineering and surveying

Are you a current full-time, undergraduate mining engineering or surveying student:

  • able to maintain a GPA of 4.5 or higher?
  • available to complete a 12-week vacation work placement with Thiess (before graduating)?
  • committed to joining Thiess as part of our Graduate Program?
  • eligible to work in Australia?

#Eligibility criteria: women in engineering

Are you a current full-time, undergraduate engineering student in your second year (or later) studying:

  • Mining engineering
  • Civil engineering
  • Geotechnical engineering
  • Mechanical or electrical engineering
  • Mechatronics engineering

Are you:

  • Able to maintain a GPA of 4.5 or higher?
  • Available to complete a 12-week vacation work placement with Thiess (before graduating)?
  • Committed to joining Thiess as part of our Graduate Program?
  • Eligible to work in Australia?
  • Able to demonstrate commitment to Thiess’ shared group principles of Integrity, Accountability, Innovation and Delivery?

#Eligibility criteria: Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders

Are you a current full-time, undergraduate student in your second year (or later) studying:

  • Engineering (mining, mechanical, electrical, mechatronics, civil or geotechnical)
  • Surveying
  • Geology
  • Health and safety
  • Accounting

Are you:

  • Able to maintain a GPA of 4.5 or higher?
  • Available to complete a 12-week vacation work placement with Thiess (before graduating)?
  • Committed to joining Thiess as part of our Graduate Program?
  • Eligible to work in Australia?
  • Able to demonstrate commitment to Thiess’ shared group principles of Integrity, Accountability, Innovation and Delivery?

#Benefits

Thiess’ scholarship program includes:

  • Financial support for the duration of studies up to a maximum amount (subject to successful completion of a semester)
  • Vacation placement at a Thiess project or office (depending on availability and discipline)
  • Opportunity to secure a permanent position as part of Thiess’ Graduate Program

#The application process

Completion of our online application, including evidence of study

  1. Online aptitude testing
  2. Online video interview
  3. Formal interview with a panel
  4. Reference checking
  5. Pre-employment medical.
Vacation students

Vacation students

Gain real, on-the-job experience in your university break. In a structured environment with expert support, you'll have the opportunity to do meaningful work that directly contributes to our company.

Apprentices

Apprentices

Our Apprenticeship Program is a great way to kick-start your career and secure a pathway into our large and diverse workforce.

Scholarships

Scholarships

As the mining industry evolves, graduates like you are the future of our industry. Thiess believes in constantly developing bright minds, passionate innovators and team players.