Talent Acquisition Advisor

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

As a Talent Acquisition Advisor, you will play a pivotal role in attracting, assessing, and acquiring top-tier talent for blue collar roles at Thiess. You will be responsible for the end-to-end recruitment process, ensuring a seamless experience for candidates and hiring managers alike.

In this role, you will work closely with hiring managers to understand their talent needs, develop effective recruitment strategies, and build a robust talent pipeline. Your exceptional communication, interpersonal, and analytical skills will be critical in identifying and engaging exceptional candidates who align with our values and objectives.

Additionally, the role will:

• Collaborate with hiring managers to understand their talent requirements.


• Utilise various sourcing strategies to identify and attract high-quality candidates, including job boards, social media, networking, and employee referrals.


• Conduct thorough candidate assessments, including resume screening, phone interviews, assessment centres and in-person/remote interviews.


• Manage the entire recruitment process, including interview coordination, feedback collection, reference checks, and offer negotiations.


• Build and maintain strong relationships with candidates, providing a positive candidate experience throughout the recruitment journey.


• Collaborate with the HR team to enhance the overall recruitment process, implement recruitment tools, and improve efficiency.

About You

You will have completed a bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field, or equivalent proven experience as a Talent Acquisition Advisor or similar role, with a solid understanding of end-to-end recruitment processes.

Your strong knowledge of sourcing techniques, including social media platforms, professional networks, and online job portals, as well as proficiency in applicant tracking systems (ATS) and other HR software will ensure you have the foundations required to achieve great success.

Additionally, you will have;

• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to engage and influence candidates and stakeholders.


• Exceptional interpersonal skills with the ability to build relationships and work collaboratively with diverse teams.


• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities, with a keen eye for detail and the ability to make data-driven decisions.


• High level of professionalism, integrity, and discretion when handling sensitive and confidential information.


• A proactive mindset, with the ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

We offer a collaborative and inclusive work environment that values integrity, accountability, innovation, and delivery. Take this exciting opportunity to shape the future of mining.

Please note that this role will be permanent positions and applications for this role will close at midnight on Thursday 5 December 2024.  

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  

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 everyone matters always. 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.

How to apply

Applications close

05 Dec 2024 E. Australia Standard Time