Make your Mark

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

Reporting to the Group Principal – Tyres, you will act as a group-wide subject matter expert, leading operational tyre performance improvement initiatives and translating asset strategy into practical, site-level outcomes.

You will regularly engage with sites and suppliers to identify opportunities, trial new technologies, and drive continuous improvement in live operational environments.

Additionally, you will:

• Lead tyre performance improvement initiatives to extend tyre life and reduce premature failures
• Analyse operational conditions (loads, speeds, haul roads, pressures, maintenance) to recommend practical improvements
• Develop and promote standardised tyre management practices across global operations
• Identify performance gaps between sites and drive targeted improvement actions
• Optimise tyre-related costs through improved lifecycle performance and reduced damage
• Use tyre and fleet data to identify trends, risks, and opportunities, translating insights into action
• Partner with tyre, rim, and technology suppliers to evaluate and implement new products and solutions
• Build capability across sites through coaching, mentoring, and knowledge sharing
  
  

About You

You are a technically strong tyre specialist with deep operational experience and a practical, solutions-focused mindset. You’re comfortable influencing across multiple stakeholders and thrive in complex, fast-paced environments.

• 10+ years’ experience in the OTR tyre industry
• Trade qualification (or equivalent) in a relevant field
• Strong knowledge of tyre performance drivers including TKPH, load/speed, heat and inflation management
• Proven ability to analyse wear patterns and failure modes to determine root causes
• Experience working with TMS, TPMS and fleet data systems
• Understanding of wheel and rim systems and safety considerations
• Demonstrated experience leading trials and continuous improvement initiatives
• Strong stakeholder engagement skills, with the ability to influence without direct authority
  
  

Please note that this role will be a full-time permanent position and applications for this role will close at midnight on Thursday 18 June 2026

What Thiess Can Do for You

• Help to grow your career, offering diverse and varied opportunities for advancement
• Flexible working arrangements
• Recently renovated corporate head office located in South Bank, Brisbane
• World-class health & wellbeing programs
• On-site gymnasium
• Salary sacrifice options
• A 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 – 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.

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