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.

What you’ll do

Reporting to the Payroll Delivery Lead, this role is responsible for the timely and accurate processing of fortnightly payroll for our Australian workforce. You will work closely with site teams to ensure time and attendance data is accurate, complete and delivered on time, contributing to a seamless payroll experience for employees.

This is a high-volume, detail-focused role where your ability to interpret Enterprise Agreements and Awards, manage competing deadlines, and resolve payroll queries will be critical.

What you’ll be doing

• Process fortnightly payroll, including off-cycle payments, ensuring accuracy and timeliness
• Import and validate time and attendance data received from mine sites
• Review payroll reports and journals to confirm correct employee payments
• Maintain employee records in line with HR and IR requirements
• Respond to payroll-related queries from employees, HR and line leaders
• Apply Enterprise Agreements, Awards and legislative requirements to payroll processing
• Support compliance activities and maintain up-to-date payroll knowledge
• Identify opportunities to improve payroll processes and efficiency

What You’ll Need to Succeed

• Previous payroll experience (minimum 2 years), ideally in a high-volume environment
• Strong working knowledge of Australian payroll legislation, Awards and Enterprise Agreements
• Experience with payroll systems such as Oracle HRIS, Preceda or Dayforce (desirable)
• Intermediate Excel skills and strong systems capability
• High attention to detail and numerical accuracy
• Strong time management and ability to meet tight deadlines
• Effective communication skills and a customer-focused approach
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively within a team

Mining or resources industry experience will be highly regarded.

What we offer

• Flexible, hybrid work model
• Supportive, inclusive culture that values innovation and continuous improvement
• Opportunity to work with an amazing team on a high impact project 
• Collaborative, values-led culture with a global reach.
• Access to leading-edge technology and systems.
• Competitive salary and employee benefits package

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 better together. 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.

Please click the “apply” button to apply for this role.

Applications close: Thursday 18 June 2026