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.

About the role

Thiess is seeking an experienced and motivated Human Resources Coordinator to join our Australia East Operations team. Based in our Brisbane office and reporting to the HR Manager, you'll provide operational HR support across our Queensland mining operations, partnering closely with site leaders, employees and the broader HR team.

This role offers a diverse mix of employee relations, HR advisory, workforce reporting, compliance and continuous improvement activities. You'll play an important part in delivering consistent, accurate and compliant HR services that support our people and business performance.

Occasional site travel may be required to support operational needs across our Queensland projects.

Key responsibilities:

• Provide first-line HR advice and support to employees and leaders on policies, procedures and employment matters
• Assist managers with performance management, employee relations matters and workplace investigations
• Support grievance resolution and help maintain fair and consistent HR practices
• Maintain accurate employee records and ensure data integrity across HR systems
• Review employment documentation to ensure compliance with legislation, enterprise agreements and company policies
• Investigate and resolve payroll-related queries in collaboration with site and payroll teams
• Prepare workforce reports including headcount, turnover, absenteeism and compliance metrics
• Analyse HR data and provide insights to support workforce planning and decision-making
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives that enhance HR service delivery and employee experience
• Build effective relationships with operational leaders, employees and key stakeholders across the business.

About You

You are a proactive HR professional who enjoys working in a fast-paced operational environment. You have strong communication skills, attention to detail and the ability to build trusted relationships across all levels of the business.

You’ll ideally have:

• Experience in a HR coordination, advisory or administration role
• Confidence working in a fast‑paced environment with shifting priorities
• Excellent communication skills and high attention to detail
• Strong organisational and time‑management abilities
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook)
• Experience with HRIS or business systems (e.g. SAP, Workday) – desirable
• Previous exposure to mining or heavy industry – highly regarded but not essential

We're open to capable candidates who are keen to learn and understand the dynamics of an operational, site‑aligned workforce.

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: Friday, 28 August 2026