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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
Why Thiess?
Thiess is built on a proud history of delivering excellence in mining for over 90 years. With a team of 15,000+ across multiple continents, we blend world-class talent and cutting-edge technology to shape a sustainable mining future.
In this role, you’ll be joining our Corporate Technical Services Team, where digital transformation meets operational expertise. From spatial analytics to real-time data integration, we use GIS to solve complex challenges across a range of commodities and geographies.
We’re looking for a Senior GIS Analyst to join our Brisbane office and support the ongoing success of our integrated geospatial operations across Australia and internationally. You’ll play a key role in delivering digital spatial insights that drive responsible resource development, environmental compliance, and operational efficiency.
What you’ll do:
As a Senior GIS Analyst you will support a diverse range projects worldwide, assisting the daily work of professionals from disciplines such as survey, environmental, geological, geotechnical, drill and blast, mine planning and more. You can expect to grow your knowledge and demonstrate your talents through the following tasks:
- Develop GIS applications and tools for global projects and tenders.
- Provide remote and project-based technical assistance.
- Develop and maintain workflows, reports, dashboards, and maps.
- Troubleshoot and fix issues with end-user applications.
- Provide advice, support, and training for GIS applications.
- Identify areas for continual improvement and future enhancement.
- Provide GIS advice/support and training to global teams.
A bit about you:
The ideal candidate should possess a Tertiary qualification in Spatial Science, Environmental, Engineering, or an equivalent field. A minimum of ten years' experience in the GIS Industry is desired, however if you have worked in a junior role and you can demonstrate your emerging abilities and talents then we encourage you to apply.
Proven experience collecting, storing and presenting a diverse range of spatial data themes, including imagery, LiDAR, infrastructure, environmental, geotechnical, geology, health and safety, and mining, is crucial to excel in this role. It is essential that the candidate has a detailed knowledge of ArcMap/ArcPro, ArcGIS Server, ArcGIS ImageServer and SDE Database Management, and has created applications in the desktop, web and mobile space. Other tools you can expect to use on a daily basis include ArcGIS Portal / Online, ESRI Survey123, ESRI Field Maps, and ESRI Dashboards.
A track record of generating professional-looking maps and figures, along with the ability to configure and support web mapping applications, is essential. The candidate should exhibit proficiency in conveying the value of spatial data to non-GIS colleagues and should possess experience in providing training and ongoing support in the use of GIS tools. Previous experience in the resource sector is highly valued, reflecting a nuanced understanding of the industry's unique challenges and dynamics.
What we offer:
- Flexible, hybrid work model
- Access to cutting-edge geospatial tools and digital platforms
- Supportive, inclusive culture that values innovation and continuous improvement
- Opportunities to work on impactful projects across Australia, Asia and the Americas
- Competitive salary and employee benefits package
- Ongoing professional development and leadership pathways
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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Applications close: 21 May 2025