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Thiess is seeking an experienced Group Manager, Talent Acquisition to lead our global Talent Acquisition strategy and capability. Reporting to the Group Executive, People & Capability, this senior leadership role will shape how we attract, source and mobilise the talent required to support Thiess’ 2030 business strategy across Australia, Asia and the Americas.

The Opportunity

As Group Manager, Talent Acquisition, you will provide strategic leadership across Thiess’ global Talent Acquisition function, ensuring we have the right people, in the right roles, at the right time.

Working closely with executive, operational and People & Capability leaders, you will shape workforce and talent priorities across projects, regions and functions. Your remit will extend beyond recruitment delivery to encompass workforce planning, strategic sourcing, internal mobility, talent pipelines, employer brand, recruitment technology and labour market intelligence.

You will play an important role in positioning Thiess for future growth, including new projects and jurisdictions, while building a consistent, scalable and commercially effective approach to Talent Acquisition globally.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and execute Thiess’ global Talent Acquisition strategy aligned with business growth, operational plans and regional workforce priorities.
• Establish and oversee recruitment governance, selection standards and candidate assessment frameworks that support safety, quality and the Thiess values.
• Manage recruitment agencies, executive search partners and specialist suppliers, driving strong commercial outcomes and reducing avoidable agency reliance.
• Lead optimisation of recruitment technology and processes from sourcing to onboarding, candidate relationship management capability, and the use recruitment analytics to drive continuous improvement.
• Partner with Executive leaders to forecast workforce demand, identify capability gaps and build long-term talent pipelines for business critical roles.
• Lead strategic sourcing, talent attraction, employer brand and recruitment marketing initiatives.
• Use labour market intelligence to advise leaders on talent shortages, remuneration movements, emerging workforce risks and location-specific attraction strategies.
• Develop sourcing and selection approaches that support Thiess’ diversity and inclusion objectives and strengthen representation across our workforce.

About You

You are an experienced Talent Acquisition leader with the ability to balance strategic thinking with practical delivery. You are comfortable operating within a complex, matrixed and geographically diverse organisation and bring the credibility to partner with and influence senior leaders.

To be successful in this role, you will have:

• Demonstrated experience leading recruitment teams across a global mining or construction contracting business.
• A commercial mindset geared towards optimising value and return on investment for the business.
• Experience developing and delivering Talent Acquisition and strategic sourcing strategies within a complex or matrix organisation.
• Strong workforce planning and talent pipeline capability, with the ability to translate business strategy into practical talent solutions.
• Excellent stakeholder management and influencing skills, including experience partnering with executive and senior operational leaders.
• Strong commercial capability, including management of recruitment agencies, executive search partners and external suppliers.
• An understanding of recruitment technology, analytics and data-led decision making.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• A Bachelor of Business or related qualification will be highly regarded but is not essential.

What we offer

At Thiess, our people are the heart of everything we do. We're committed to creating a workplace where everyone can thrive - safely, confidently and with opportunities to grow.

• Competitive salary package.
• Ongoing training & development opportunities.
• A strong safety-first culture across all operations, built on care, respect and accountability.
• Range of corporate discounts including health insurance (Medibank), travel & retail products.

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 has inspired our vision to harness the power of people and technology to drive sustainable change for more than 90 years.

Learn more about Our Vision, Purpose & Values.

At Thiess, 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 recognise the value of an inclusive and diverse workplace through our vision: 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 about working at Thiess.

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.

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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.