Building the next generation of STEM professionals

In 2025, we proudly partnered with the Australian Resources and Energy Employer Association (AREEA) to deliver the Bright Future Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) Program at schools in Brisbane, Queensland and the Upper Hunter Valley, New South Wales, Australia.

This initiative is designed to spark curiosity and inspire students to explore the many pathways into the mining industry. Through hands-on activities and real-life insights, we demonstrated how mining can operate responsibly and how innovation is shaping a more sustainable future.

Our sustainability team engaged students with interactive sessions that encouraged big-picture thinking and introduced them to sustainability focused roles in the mining industry. The Thiess Technical Services team from the Mount Pleasant Operation spent a week visiting schools to deliver an exciting roadshow where students heard about a range of career pathways including health and safety and social performance, and role progression such as from geologist or mine engineer to technical services manager. Programs like this are vital for building the next generation of STEM professionals and empowering young minds to make a difference.