Future Digital Mine Operations Principal

Grow your career with Thiess

As a global business, we are proud to offer diverse and rewarding career opportunities. We are committed to Thiess being a company which supports great people to succeed, develop their careers, and feel supported to reach their highest potential. We offer a safe and inclusive work environment where our employees feel strongly connected to our values and objectives and where the capability of our people is key to our success.

About The Role

Based in our newly renovated South Bank offices, we have an exciting opportunity for a Principal, Future Mine Operations to join our Operational Technology & Systems team. Reporting to the Group Manager, you will be responsible for supporting the delivery of the digital strategy for competitive and future-proof mine operations for Thiess’ global contract mining business.

Additionally, the role will include:

Supporting the business with strategic envisaging and planning for operational technology and systems initiatives

Supporting the business with diversification of mining services and systems, with a strong focus on achieving commercialization objectives for Thiess developed systems

Development of marketing content and initiatives to support the growth and promotion of Thiess’s operational technology & systems services and solutions

Oversight and supporting project management activities required to support the team’s portfolio of initiatives

Facilitating ongoing research and evaluation of technologies

Fostering and developing partnering relationships with key technology providers

Supporting the business with successful project tendering approaches and OT business case evaluation

About You

You will have completed relevant tertiary qualifications in Information Technology, Project Management, Engineering Computer Science or other Business related qualification.

You will have demonstrated experience the leadership of business and process analysis best practice, including strong value identification capability and have the ability to present to a senior leadership team. You will have a track record of creating product roadmaps and business strategy (as it applies to Future Mine or business technology offering) with some experience in the METS or mining industry.

You will also have extensive experience in stakeholder (both internal and external) relationship management and have the capacity to lead transformational change, business wide engagement, organizational capacity building and cultural change programs.

This is a unique opportunity to build trust and influence across a our global community, representing the Thiess’ culture.

Please note that this role will be a permanent position and applications for this role will close at midnight on Friday 31 March 2023.

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

Referral bonus program

About Us

At Thiess, we partner with our clients to deliver excellence in open cut and underground mining in Australia, Asia and the Americas. For more than 85 years, we have operated in diverse commodities, geologies, environments and cultures. Our team uses global insight to optimise solutions and create value for each project, positioning them for optimal efficiency, productivity and cost performance, backed by how we meet our commitments. Thiess is committed to being at the forefront of sustainable mining, leveraging the power of our people and technology to support clients in their journey to more sustainable enterprises.

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 allow our people to bring their best self to work because they feel safe, included and empowered.

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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.

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