Photogrammetry Specialist

Make your mark with Thiess

As a global business we are proud to offer diverse and rewarding career opportunities. We are committed to Thiess being a company that supports great people to succeed develop their careers and feel supported to reach their highest potential. We offer a safe and inclusive work environment where our employees feel strongly connected to our values and objectives and where the capability of our people is key to our success.

Every day 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.

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Why Thiess

Thiess is built on a proud history of delivering excellence in mining for over 90 years. With a team of 15000 across multiple continents we blend world-class talent and cutting-edge technology to shape a sustainable mining future.

The Opportunity

Provide data processing survey support to Thiess Mining Projects sites to ensure survey standards are maintained and supported through processing methods.

About The Role

• Develop positive relationships with Technical Services teams and specifically the survey teams.
• Active involvement in the implementation and maintenance of photogrammetry software.
• Proactively seek development and performance feedback.
• Adhere to site safety procedures and demonstrate visible leadership in safety behaviours.
• Ensure survey processes do not compromise the safety of personnel or equipment the environment or a Projects Environmental Management Plan.
• Ensure that all necessary records are collated and filed in accordance with company policy statutory and contractual requirements.
• Ensure all timesheets are accurate and completed within required timeframes.
• Maintain documentation of processing times.
• Manage cost expenditure (travel expense etc.) so it is fair and reasonable and in line with company policy.
• Effective use of survey software with regard to upgrades and new processing techniques.
• Coordinate with surveyors from mining projects to deliver reliable and cost effective photogrammetry processing.
• Undertake training from Survey Specialists.
• Ensure effective communication with all internal customers by maintaining a good working liaison with relevant personnel.

About You

• Tertiary qualification in GIS/Remote Sensing Surveying or equivalent.
  Experience in Photogrammetry processing.
• Must have understanding of survey mapping projections datums and transformations.
• Must have experience in processing photogrammetry projects and managing large point clouds.
• Proficiency with Agisoft Metashape and Blue Marble Global Mapper software. Knowledge of other similar photogrammetry software packages will be well regarded.
• Experience with point cloud software such as Maptek iSite Studio (or similar software packages).
• Exposure to Arc Map GIS software or similar would be well regarded.
• Proficient in MS Office.
• Knowledge of large data storage and handling.
• Photogrammetry processing of RPAS catpured imagery.
• Point cloud filtering and export.
• Orthomosaic generation and export

What Thiess Can Do for You

• Help to grow your career offering diverse and varied opportunities for advancement
• Flexible working arrangements
• Recently renovated corporate head office located in South Bank Brisbane
• World-class health & wellbeing programs
• On-site gymnasium
• Salary sacrifice options
• A range of corporate discounts including health insurance (Medibank) travel & retail products
• Referral bonus program

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 everyone matters always. Were focused on creating an inclusive environment to enable our people to bring their best selves 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.

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How to apply

Applications close

27 Feb 2026 India Standard Time