Regional Health & Safety Advisor, Australia East

## About Thiess 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: https://thiess.com/makeyourmark ## The Opportunity Thiess is seeking a highly motivated individual to join our team as a Regional Health & Safety Advisor. In this role, you will support projects across the Australia East region in implementing and maintaining effective health and safety management systems. You will provide direct site support to site management and HS functional teams, promoting a strong safety culture and ensuring compliance with legislation and company standards. This role requires mobility and regular travel to various project sites within the region. Based in our Brisbane office and working (at least) 50% of time on site, you will play a key role in risk management, audits, training, incident investigations and continuous improvement initiatives. ## About the Role ### Key Responsibilities - Support management in maintaining compliance with all health, safety and environmental laws and company standards. - Engage with key stakeholders as a subject matter expert. - Facilitate risk assessments and incident investigations (including ICAM). - Deliver Health and Safety training and assist with audits and compliance activities. - Ensure maintenance of documentation that aligns with project management systems. - Drive continuous improvement and contribute to HSE strategy development. - Take proactive corrective action for all potential hazardous situations. - Actively participate in meetings, toolbox talks, and community initiatives. ## About You - Tertiary qualification in health and safety management systems or environmental management/safety auditing and training. - Experience in health and safety within mining, heavy industry, or construction. - Strong knowledge of risk management, auditing, and incident investigation. - Familiarity with relevant legislation and contemporary HS practices. - Excellent communication and interpersonal skills. - Proficient in MS Office and related systems. - Ability to work autonomously and collaboratively across dispersed teams. ## What Thiess Can Offer your career with Thiess - Career development and diverse opportunities to expand your skill set. - Contemporary corporate head office in Brisbane’s vibrant South Bank precinct. - Health & wellbeing programs, flexible work arrangements, and on-site gym. - A range of corporate discounts including health insurance (Medibank), travel, and retail. ## 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: https://thiess.com/makeyourmark Please note that this role will be a full-time permanent position and applications for this role will close on **Thursday 17 September 2026.** Should you require assistance applying for this opportunity, please contact us at hiring@thiess.com ## How to Apply Please click the “apply” button 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.