Human Resources Business Partner

Make your mark with Thiess

Every day all around the world Thiess supports and celebrates our people. We recognise talent reward transparency champion diversity and embrace change.

Join us and hone your skills and develop new ones. Take on big challenges and grow through mentorship collaboration and empowerment.

The opportunity

As a HR Business Partner at Thiess youll take a lead role in partnering with our corporate functions to build the people capability needed to deliver on our strategic and operational goals. You will have the opportunity to partner with senior leaders and shape and embed initiatives that strengthen culture lift performance and futureproof our workforce. If you thrive in a complex fastpaced environment where influence matters and your work truly makes a difference this role is for you.

This Brisbane-based role offers true business partnering balancing strategic work with practical on-the-ground support across our corporate teams.

Key Responsibilities

• Build strong influential partnerships with corporate leaders providing proactive and strategic HR guidance
• Serve as the primary HR contact on-site offering hands-on support to leaders and employees
• Lead complex workplace investigations and contribute to business development planning and negotiations
• Deliver expert coaching across the full employee lifecycle including performance capability development engagement remuneration policy and ER matters
• Provide confident solutions-focused assistance on conflict resolution disciplinary processes and workplace disputes
• Collaborate closely with the Queensland HR and IR teams to drive consistent and cohesive HR support
• Champion people culture and capability initiatives including diversity inclusion wellbeing and community programs
• Support the HR Manager in identifying and delivering continuous improvement opportunities across HR practices
• Actively model and promote Thiess values in all interactions

About you

Youre a proactive confident and adaptable HR professional who thrives in a fast-paced environment and values the balance between strategic input and operational delivery.

To be successful you will bring:

• A tertiary qualification in Human Resources Business or a related field
• Experience in a senior HR advisory or business partnering role ideally within the mining construction or heavy industry sectors
• Proven ability to work autonomously while building strong on-site and remote relationships
• Confidence in managing sensitive employee matters with professionalism and discretion
• Strong capability in Microsoft Office and HRIS systems
• High-level organisational skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities effectively

Whats on offer

At Thiess our people are at the heart of everything we do. Were 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 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.

We recognise the value of an inclusive and diverse workplace through our vision: everyone matters always. 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.

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.

Please click the apply button below to apply for this role.

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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Applications close: Tuesday 17 March 2026

How to apply

Applications close

17 Mar 2026 E. Australia Standard Time