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. 

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Thiess is the place to make things happen.

About The Role

This role will be key in developing and leading the implementation of a coordinated, evidence-based strategy to manage Occupational Health (OH) and health risks across Thiess operations globally.

In this leadership role, you’ll manage health assessments and health management services, ensuring the highest standards of medical monitoring, risk evaluation, and surveillance. You will oversee the team’s efforts to control medical and health hazards, focusing on preventing work-related injuries and illnesses, while driving a culture where occupational health is prioritised alongside safety.

• Lead and support the Manager of Health & Compensation to ensure the integration of OH within the company's safety culture.
• Oversee the delivery of medical monitoring, health assessments (pre-employment, periodic), and wellbeing programs.
• Ensure OH considerations are integrated into project tenders and planning.
• Monitor and report on OH compliance, ensuring adherence to legal obligations, and manage audits to assess the effectiveness of OH management systems.
• Liaise with both internal and external stakeholders, including health providers, medical facilities, insurers, and regulators.
• Lead training initiatives to build OH capability within the company, coaching project leadership teams and Health & Safety staff to improve their OH management knowledge.

About You

To be successful in this role, you will need formal qualifications in occupational or allied health management, with technical competencies in hygiene and health management. We are seeking candidates with at least 5 years of experience in an occupational health or allied health role, and a minimum of 5 years’ experience in medical case management or leadership, ideally in international operations. Experience within the mining sector is highly desirable, particularly at both the project and corporate level, as well as a proven track record of managing health risks and assessments in complex environments.

In addition to your experience, you will need expertise in health and wellbeing hazard and risk management, along with a strong understanding of OHS systems such as AS/NZS 45001 and 45003. Familiarity with hygiene management, medical case management, and auditing is essential. Proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Word and Excel, is required, alongside excellent communication and influencing skills to effectively engage with internal teams, external stakeholders, and regulatory bodies.

Please note that this role will be a 12 month contract position and applications for this role will close at midnight on Friday 29 November 2024.

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

At Thiess, we partner with our clients to deliver excellence in open cut and underground mining in Australia, Asia and the Americas. For more than 85 years, we have operated in diverse commodities, geologies, environments and cultures. Our team uses global insight to optimise solutions and create value for each project, positioning them for optimal efficiency, productivity and cost performance, backed by how we meet our commitments. Thiess is committed to being at the forefront of sustainable mining, leveraging the power of our people and technology to support clients in their journey to more sustainable enterprises.

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 allow our people to bring their best self to work because they feel safe, included and empowered.

Visit our website to learn more – http://www.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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