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

At Thiess, we believe we are Better Together. By embracing diverse skills, experiences and perspectives, we create an inclusive workplace where people feel safe, respected and empowered to do their best work.

We're seeking an experienced Senior Diversity, Equity & Inclusion (DEI) Advisor to lead the development and implementation of our global DEI strategy, helping shape a culture of belonging across our operations in Australia, Asia and the Americas

Reporting to the Group Manager Social Performance, you'll partner with leaders across the business to embed inclusive practices into how we attract, develop and retain talent while supporting our broader ESG commitments and business objectives.

Key responsibilities:

• Lead the development and delivery of Thiess' global Diversity, Equity & Inclusion strategy.
• Partner with senior leaders to embed DEI into workforce planning, talent pipelines and business operations.
• Drive initiatives that improve workforce diversity, including gender equity, Indigenous employment and pathways for underrepresented groups.
• Support and enhance Employee Resource Groups and key inclusion initiatives including Allies, All-Abilities and Women networks.
• Develop meaningful metrics, reporting frameworks and insights to measure impact and inform continuous improvement.
• Build strong partnerships with regional teams, clients, industry associations and community organisations.
• Represent Thiess in client engagements and external forums on DEI matters.
• Contribute to a culture that prioritises inclusion, belonging and sustainable business outcomes

What you'll need to succeed

You are a passionate and strategic DEI professional who can influence at all levels of an organisation and translate vision into practical outcomes. You thrive in complex environments, build trusted relationships and are motivated by creating meaningful, lasting change.

You'll bring:

• Tertiary qualifications in Human Resources, Social Science or a related discipline
• Demonstrated experience in senior DEI, diversity, inclusion or social impact roles.
• Strong knowledge of cultural safety, gender equity, Indigenous engagement and inclusive workplace practices.
• Experience developing and implementing strategies, policies and programs across complex organisations.
• Outstanding stakeholder engagement, communication and influencing skills.
• Strong analytical, project management and reporting capabilities.
• Experience within mining, construction, engineering or similarly operational industries will be highly regarded.

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: Monday, 10 August 2026