Are you ready to lead with purpose and shape the future of Asset Operations for Australia East? We're looking for a strategic and people-focused leader to join our team as General Manager of Assets – Australia East. This is a critical role, forming part of the Australia East Leadership Team, with a direct impact on our operational performance and growth.

The Opportunity

As the General Manager of Assets – Australia East, you will:

• Provide strong, values-based leadership to our regional Asset teams across QLD and NSW.
• Build and sustain Asset Management capabilities that support business growth and operational excellence.
• Implement development and capability strategies to improve team performance and effectiveness and promotes succession planning.
• Champion a culture of safety, innovation, and continuous improvement.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with internal and external stakeholders to drive performance and outcomes.
• Lead with a forward-thinking mindset, developing talent pipelines and empowering teams.

What you’ll do:

• Demonstrate strong leadership and influence, in driving company results through active support of sites.
• Support regional asset managers to ensure all sites are appropriately resourced from a personnel perspective, from a capability and capacity perspective.
• Identify and align change strategies with the business vision and objectives and leads the team through business change
• Apply broad business, commercial and industry knowledge to support decisions and resource allocations
• Ensure all contracted spend is effectively managed with vendors and customers
• Ensure that maintenance objectives and activities are aligned with business objectives and KPIs. Address shortcomings with maintenance management teams for our sites

Who You Are:

You are a proven leader from a maintenance background, with either a Mechanical/Electrical Trade Certificate or a relevant Tertiary Qualification. With over 15 years of experience in Asset Management within the mining industry, you bring deep technical knowledge of mobile mining assets and a strong understanding of asset lifecycle management. Your expertise is grounded in practical experience and strategic thinking, allowing you to lead with confidence and deliver measurable results.

You’ve successfully led high-performing teams at a senior level and are known for your strong commercial acumen and ability to align asset strategies with broader business goals. Your communication and stakeholder engagement skills are a standout, enabling you to collaborate effectively across internal teams and external partners. You're ready to influence, innovate, and help shape the future of asset operations at Thiess.

Apply now and help us build something that lasts.

What we offer:

• Supportive, inclusive culture that values innovation and continuous improvement
• Career development and technical training opportunities.
• Collaborative, values-led culture with a global reach.
• Access to leading-edge technology and systems.
• Competitive salary and employee benefits package
  
  

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: Tuesday 17 March 2026