Health & Wellbeing Coordinator

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.

What you’ll do

As part of the Global Health, Compliance and Compensation Team, you will analyse health assessments, assist with illness and injury prevention strategies, and ensure projects adhere to occupational health frameworks. Additional responsibilities include oversight of supplier contracts, managing health surveillance programs, and supporting critical initiatives like Health and Hygiene system implementation. If you excel in occupational health systems, data analysis, and stakeholder engagement, this role will give you the platform to make a significant difference.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the implementation of the Thiess Health & Wellbeing Strategy by contributing to initiatives promoting positive physical, mental, and social health.
• Interpret NSW Order 43 and other health assessments to deliver risk-based advice and ensure compliance across projects.
• Execute health surveillance programs in collaboration with relevant providers, ensuring standards and regulatory benchmarks are met.
• Advise on and manage pre-employment medicals, routine and triggered medicals, health management plans (IHMP/HMP) in alignment with statutory and internal requirements.
• Provide specialist advice on illness, injury, and health management in accordance with best practices.
• Support compliance by assisting in implementing a Global OH Management System, integrated with OHS frameworks.

What You’ll Need to Succeed

We are seeking a highly skilled professional with formal qualifications in Occupational Health Management (required) and at least 5 years’ experience in an occupational health-related role, including medical case management and experience in the mining sector. A professional certification is desirable, but not essential. The ideal candidate will have a strong understanding of OHS systems and processes, combined with excellent communication and organisational skills, and the ability to deliver impactful occupational health strategies.

Key attributes include:

• Strong knowledge of OHS systems (e.g., AS/NZS 4801), risk management, and auditing processes.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Word and Excel (intermediate level or higher).
• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to collaborate and influence effectively.
• Proven ability to manage multiple priorities while maintaining attention to detail and ensuring data-driven decisions.
• Strong problem-solving and organisational skills, with a proactive and results-oriented approach.

What we offer

• Flexible, hybrid work model
• Supportive, inclusive culture that values innovation and continuous improvement
• Opportunity to work with an amazing team on a high impact project
• Collaborative, values-led culture with a global reach.
• Access to leading-edge technology and systems.
• Competitive salary and employee benefits package

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.

Applications close: Monday 25 August 2025