Senior Advisor – Community, Diversity and Inclusion

Grow your career with Thiess

With a global business, we offer diverse and rewarding careers. We are committed to Thiess being a company and a culture where great people can excel and where they are developed and supported to reach their highest potential. Join our team today.

The Opportunity

In this important role you will contribute to the development of national and regional community, diversity and inclusion strategies, plans and programs.  These will include, but not limited to, community and stakeholder engagement, community partnerships, employment programs targeting under-represented groups, supplier diversity, inclusion and respectful workplace programs.

You will draw on your expert project management, engagement and influencing skills in order to collaborate and communicate effectively with both internal and external stakeholders and provide specialist guidance to the business to achieve implementation and deliver strategic programs and outcomes for Thiess (Australia West + National priorities).

About You

• Demonstrated experience gained in social performance related roles with operational exposure.
• Commercial acumen/strengths in order to negotiate effectively with external suppliers in addition to procurement and operations. 
• Tender writing experience or similar, with strengths in communications (written and verbal) essential.
• Desktop scoping and analysis experience with the ability to develop a strategic plan from bid phase through to operational execution
• Ability to clearly articulate a strategic direction and plan.
• Exposure to the mining, construction, and /or engineering industries highly desirable.
• Previous experience in Human Resources, Stakeholder Engagement, Communications, or Corporate Affairs/Public Affairs delivering approved community and stakeholder engagement or diversity and inclusion plans
• Strong project management experience with the intuitive ability to identify opportunities and areas for improvement whilst concurrently measuring ROI
• Sound research and reporting skills

What Thiess can do for you

• Thiess’ commitment to ongoing training & development
• Flexible working hours and hybrid working office/home
• Health & wellbeing rewards program through AIA Vitality
• Salary continuance insurance
• Salary sacrifice options – Novated leasing super and vehicles
• Range of corporate discounts including health insurance (Medibank), travel & retail products.
• Thiess Employee Referral bonus program – earn $5k for a successful referral (Conditions apply)

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

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.

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