Make your mark with Thiess 

Everyday, 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.

Thiess is the place to make things happen.

About The Role

Are you a dynamic HR leader looking to make a real impact?

We are seeking an experienced HR Manager to join the team at our Lake Vermont project, located in Dysart. Reporting to the Project Manager, this role is integral in shaping a high-performance culture, driving workforce strategies, and fostering employee engagement.

As a true HR generalist, you will oversee performance and talent management, employee relations, workforce planning, diversity & inclusion, people analytics, while also supporting local community initiatives. A key focus of this role is building a culture where every contribution is valued and championing local employment opportunities.

The primary functions of this role will see you:

• Develop and execute HR strategies that align with business objectives and drive a high-performance, diverse and inclusive culture.
• Lead and manage employee relations, providing expert HR/ ER advice, building leadership capability and fostering a positive workplace environment.
• Champion cultural alignment and engagement, working closely with leaders to develop capability and embed company values.
• Build leadership capability through coaching and development
• Implement workforce engagement and planning initiative to enhance attendance, attraction and retention.
• Lead, mentor, and develop the HR team, building a high performing HR function.
• Oversee and optimise HR operational processes, ensuring efficient execution while identifying opportunities for continuous improvement and standardisation.

About you

To be considered for this role you are required to have:

• Tertiary qualifications in Human Resources Management
• Proven experience in HR leadership within fast-paced environments
• Previous experience in mining, resources, or heavy industry
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with a strategic mindset
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to engage stakeholders at all levels
• High attention to detail, effective time management, and the ability to manage multiple priorities
• Strong proficiency in HR systems

What Thiess can do for you

• Permanent full-time position working a 9 day fortnight (5/2, 4/3 roster) or the flexibility to work a 5/2 roster week on & week off from our Brisbane Head office & the project
• Competitive salary package + site allowance
• Eligible for Annual Remuneration Review and Discretionary Bonus'
• Individual flexibility arrangements on offer - (Live Local, FIFO or DIDO)
• Thiess’ commitment to ongoing training & development
• Health & wellbeing rewards program through AIA Vitality
• Salary continuance insurance
• Salary sacrifice options – Novated leasing and superannuation  
• Range of corporate discounts including health insurance (Medibank), travel & retail products.

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 and their families – 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

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.

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