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The Opportunity
Reporting to the Group Principal – Tyres, you will play a critical role in improving operational performance across Thiess' global mining operations. Acting as a group-wide subject matter expert, you will support sites in enhancing asset performance, reducing damage, improving reliability and optimising a significant annual spend in tyre and tyre-related assets.
This role sits at the intersection of operations, asset management, supply chain and continuous improvement. You will work closely with site leaders, maintenance teams, suppliers and technical specialists to identify opportunities that improve productivity and reduce operational costs throughout the mining value chain, from material extraction through to product delivery.
As a highly visible group role, extensive travel to domestic and international operations will be required to support sites, drive best practice and implement performance improvement initiatives.
Additionally, you will:
- Lead operational performance improvement initiatives that enhance asset utilisation, reliability and tyre life across global operations.
- Partner with site teams to identify and address factors contributing to asset damage, operational inefficiencies and unplanned costs.
- Optimise tyre application strategies across varying mining environments to maximise performance and minimise total cost of ownership.
- Analyse operational conditions including haul roads, loading practices, cycle times, payloads and maintenance activities to identify improvement opportunities.
- Drive standardisation of tyre and asset management practices across Thiess operations globally.
- Collaborate with supply chain, operations and maintenance teams to improve asset lifecycle performance and value.
- Use operational and fleet data to identify trends, benchmark performance and translate insights into practical site-level actions.
- Lead trials of emerging technologies, products and solutions that support operational excellence and continuous improvement.
- Develop capability within site teams through coaching, mentoring and knowledge sharing.
About You
You are an operationally focused mining professional who understands how asset performance impacts productivity, cost and operational outcomes. You bring strong commercial awareness, mechanical aptitude and a passion for identifying practical solutions that deliver measurable improvements.
You will also have:
- Experience in mining operations, maintenance, asset management, reliability, heavy mobile equipment, or related operational environments.
- An understanding of operational performance drivers and continuous improvement principles, with the ability to identify opportunities to improve asset utilisation and productivity.
- Experience supporting operational improvement initiatives and delivering practical outcomes in complex environments.
- An appreciation for the mining value chain and how operational decisions influence performance, cost and reliability outcomes.
- Strong mechanical aptitude and an interest in equipment performance, reliability and lifecycle optimisation.
- The ability to analyse operational data, identify trends and contribute to sustainable improvement initiatives.
- Experience engaging with site teams, suppliers, contractors and stakeholders to achieve shared objectives.
- Strong communication and influencing skills, with the ability to build effective relationships across all organisational levels.
- A willingness and ability to travel across domestic and international operations
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.
Should you require assistance applying for this opportunity, please contact us at [email protected]
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 [email protected].
Applications close: Friday 28 August 2026
