Employee and Industrial Relations, Senior Advisor

We are seeking an experienced Employee and Industrial Relations, Senior Advisor (WA & Global) to join our People team. This is a unique opportunity to partner with operational leaders across Western Australia and globally, providing expert employment and industrial relations advice that enables business success while ensuring compliance and proactive risk management.

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

Reporting to the Employee and Industrial Relations Compliance Specialist, you will play a critical role in maintaining and analysing wage rate information for Thiess employees nationally. You'll work closely with Employee Relations, Industrial Relations, Human Resources, Payroll and Talent Acquisition teams to ensure compliance with industrial instruments while driving data-led insights and continuous improvement initiatives.

Reporting to the Group Manager, Employee & Industrial Relations, you will play a key role in shaping and delivering employee and industrial relations strategies, enterprise bargaining activities, workplace investigations, advocacy matters and capability development across the business.

In this diverse and influential role, you will:

• Provide expert employee and industrial relations advice across Thiess operations and wholly owned subsidiaries
• Lead and support enterprise bargaining activities, negotiations and agreement administration
• Conduct and manage complex workplace investigations, grievances and employee relations matters
• Partner with operational and People leaders to implement strategic ER/IR initiatives and workforce solutions
• Represent and advocate for the business in matters before the Fair Work Commission, Human Rights Commission and other industrial tribunals
• Assist in responding to union activity, industrial disputes and other workplace relations matters
• Contribute to labour and workforce strategies for new projects and tender opportunities
• Develop organisational capability through coaching, mentoring and the delivery of ER/IR training programs
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders including Legal, People, Health and operational teams, along with external legal providers and regulatory bodies
• Contribute to ER/IR projects and identify opportunities to improve processes, systems and ways of working.

About You

To be successful in this role, you will bring:

• Significant experience in employee relations, industrial relations, employment law or workplace relations
• Demonstrated experience managing workplace investigations, bargaining, dispute resolution and compliance activities
• Experience appearing before or supporting matters involving the Fair Work Commission and other employment-related tribunals
• Strong knowledge of Australian employment and industrial relations legislation and its practical application
• The ability to provide commercially sound advice while balancing business objectives and legal risk
• Excellent stakeholder management, influencing and relationship-building skills
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills
• Tertiary qualifications in Law, with admission as a solicitor highly regarded

What we offer

At Thiess, our people are the heart of everything we do. We're 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, 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 recognise the value of an inclusive and diverse workplace through our vision: 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 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.

Should you require assistance applying for this opportunity, please contact us at hiring@thiess.com. 

How to apply

Applications close

25 Sep 2026 W. Australia Standard Time