Make Your Mark with Thiess

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The Opportunity

Thiess is seeking an experienced Senior HR Business Partner to support the QCoal Northern Hub Project, Collinsville providing both strategic and operational HR leadership in a growing project environment.

Working a 5/2 roster, you will rotate between our Brisbane Head Office and site. You will act as the primary HR advisor to operational and functional leaders, driving people outcomes that align with Thiess’ operational goals and our broader people strategy. Supporting a workforce of approximately 500 employees, this role will be pivotal in shaping workforce planning, cultural alignment, and capability uplift across the leadership, technical services, production & maintenance departments.

This is a hands-on, dynamic position ideal for someone who thrives in fast-paced environments and enjoys the breadth of true generalist HR work—from ER/IR to leadership coaching, performance, engagement, and governance.

About the Role

In this role, you will:

• Deliver Thiess’ people strategy and support workforce planning
• Lead investigations, ER/IR matters, grievances and Award/EA interpretation
• Oversee onboarding, HR processes, HRIS data and compliance
• Support pay/classification queries
• Coach leaders on performance, conduct and people leadership
• Support engagement, culture, inclusion and wellbeing initiatives
• Promote safety‑first behaviours and assist with relevant investigations
• Identify HR process improvements and support new system rollouts
• Provide workforce insights for planning, forecasting and budgeting
• Visible support and coaching provided to frontline leaders.

About You

We are ideally seeking candidates with:

• Tertiary qualifications in Human Resources, Business or a related field (or working toward one).
• Experience in generalist HR within a site-based, operational, mining, or heavy‑industry environment.
• Strong hands-on capability in ER/IR case management and investigations.
• Ability to interpret Awards/EAs and support high‑volume operational workforces.
• Excellent communication skills—confident, clear, and influential with leaders at all levels.
• Strong documentation, judgement, and stakeholder engagement skills.
• HR system proficiency, including HRIS and the Microsoft Office suite.
• A collaborative, values-based approach and a genuine desire to develop leaders and improve workforce outcomes.

What Thiess Can Do for You

• 5/2 roster split between site and Brisbane
• Site allowance
• Annual remuneration review and discretionary bonus eligibility
• Full camp accommodation
• Flexible arrangements
• Ongoing training and development, leadership programs and professional pathways
• Health and wellbeing rewards through AIA Vitality
• Salary continuance insurance
• Salary sacrifice options (novated leasing, superannuation)
• Access to a range of corporate discounts across health, travel and retail

About Us

Thiess works with clients across Australia, Asia and the Americas in the dynamic field of open‑cut and underground mining. Our pioneering spirit—shaped by the Thiess brothers—continues today as we harness the power of people and technology to drive sustainable change.

We’re contributing to the global energy transition, expanding into minerals critical to future energy systems, and investing in sustainable mining services and capabilities.

Thiess is committed to a culture of curiosity, knowledge sharing and continuous learning. We empower our people to build meaningful careers across technical, operational, and leadership pathways. Through our vision that everyone matters always, we aim to create an inclusive workplace where all people feel safe, valued, and able to bring their best selves to work.

Learn more: http://thiess.com/makeyourmark

How to Apply

This is an opportunity to take the next step in your HR career with a global leader in mining services. With our culture of recognition, development, and purposeful work, there is no better time to join Thiess.

To apply for this role, please click the ‘Apply’ button.

If you require assistance with your application, contact us at hiring@thiess.com

Thiess follows a Pre‑Employment Process that includes reference checks, a National Police Check, and a medical assessment. Your recruiter will guide you through each step.