Travel and Accommodation Supervisor
Travel and Accommodation Supervisor
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Job Description
Travel and Accommodation Supervisor
- Job ID
- 931524
- Job Type
- Permanent Full Time
- Location
- Australia - Brisbane
- Categories
- Administration / Support / Secretarial
- Applications close
- E. Australia Standard Time
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.
What youll do
We are seeking a Travel and Accommodation Supervisor to lead our Brisbane logistics team and ensure seamless coordination of logistics for site-based this vital role you will oversee flights accommodation and bus movements across multiple operational sites ensuring smooth crew transitions particularly during high-risk changeover periods.
With strong autonomy and oversight of a small support team youll act as the first escalation point for disruptions troubleshoot issues in real time and provide top-tier service to internal stakeholders.
Key Responsibilities
Leadership & Team Coordination
- Supervise and guide a team of 3 Travel Officers providing direction training and support.
- Actively monitor performance and identify opportunities for improvement.
Logistics Operations
- Manage end-to-end crew travel arrangements: flight manifests camp allocations and bus rosters.
- Proactively resolve travel disruptions booking conflicts or delays.
- Act as the primary escalation point ensuring smooth execution during critical changeover periods.
Communication & Stakeholder Engagement
- Build and foster relationships with internal teams (HR Finance and site leaders) and external service providers.
- Maintain clear timely communication on crew logistics and handle queries effectively.
Operational Efficiency
- Implement standard operating procedures (SOPs) tools and flowcharts for efficient workflows.
- Identify areas for process improvement including sustainable logistics solutions and tech integration.
Financial Responsibility
- Support cost-effective travel and accommodation decisions escalating where necessary.
- Maintain accurate records of logistics costs for proper attribution.
What Youll Need to Succeed
We are looking for a motivated skilled professional who thrives in team leadership and logistics coordination. You will have a strong background in logistics or site services coupled with proven experience supervising small teams. With excellent communication skills a calm approach under pressure and proficiency in essential systems and tools youll ensure smooth and efficient operations. Your ability to build trust share knowledge and understand the commercial impact of your decisions will set you up for success in this role.
Education & Experience:
- Certificate IV in Business Logistics or Project Management (desirable).
- At least 3 years of experience in logistics site services or coordination ideally in FIFO or mining environments.
- Proven experience in supervising or mentoring small teams.
Skills & Knowledge:
- Confident communicator across diverse teams and external vendors.
- Highly organised detail-oriented and able to stay calm under pressure.
- Proficient in systems and tools (e.g. Excel Outlook roster planners booking platforms).
- Team-oriented with a strong ability to build trust and share knowledge.
- Solid understanding of the commercial impact of decisions and operational priorities.
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.
Were creating a culture of curiosity knowledge-sharing and continuous learning supporting our people to contribute to Thiess success and continued growth in sustainable mining.
Well 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. Were focused on creating an inclusive environment to enable our people to bring their best self to work because they feel safe included and empowered.
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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 2 September 2025
How to apply
- Applications close
- E. Australia Standard Time
Required Experience:
Manager
Employment Type
Full-Time
