Executive Director, Mongolia
Thiess
Lead strategic growth, governance, and operations for Thiess mining in Mongolia.
4 days ago ago
Expert & Leadership (13+ years)
Full Time
Brisbane, Queensland, Australia
Hybrid
Company Size
8,000 Employees
Service Specialisms
Mining Services
Engineering
Project Management
Construction Services
Asset Management
Consulting
Sector Specialisms
Mining
Mine Engineering
Drill and Blast
Rehabilitation
Asset Management
Autonomous Mining Services
Mine Closure
Infrastructure Removal
Role
What you would be doing
financial management
strategic expansion
governance
client relations
business development
safety culture
- Drive financial performance, operational efficiency, budgeting, and commercial planning.
- Lead the strategic positioning and expansion of Thiess Mongolia, in alignment with the Asia growth plan.
- Provide executive leadership in governance, risk management, and compliance across operations.
- Foster strong relationships with clients, suppliers, government bodies, and communities to drive performance and outcomes.
- Lead business development initiatives, identify new market opportunities and business partnerships.
- Champion a culture of safety, innovation, and continuous improvement.
- Promote diversity, environmental stewardship, and community engagement.
- Support cross-regional collaboration and resource mobility.
- Ensure compliance with legal, regulatory, and company standards.
- Build and empower high-performing teams aligned with Thiess’s mission and values.
What you bring
hard rock
mining ops
leadership
negotiation
engineering degree
stakeholder engagement
- Experience working in Mongolia or the broader Asian region is highly regarded.
- Experience in mobilising and managing surface and underground hard rock mining operations is highly regarded.
- A seasoned leader with extensive experience in mining operations and financial management.
- Skilled in negotiation, strategic decision-making, and client relationships development.
- A degree in Engineering, Business, or a related discipline (highly desirable).
- A Strong communicator with a strategic mindset and ability to inspire teams.
- Proven success in cross-cultural environments and stakeholder engagement.
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Security clearance- two employment references
- national police check
- medical assessment
Company
Overview
80 Years
History of Expertise
The company has accumulated extensive experience and knowledge over decades of operation.
- A global leader in mining services, specializing in both open-cut and underground mining operations.
- Involved in some of the world’s largest mining projects, providing integrated services from mine development through to operations and rehabilitation.
- Expanded globally from its origins in Australia, with a strong presence in regions like Asia, Africa, and South America.
- Known for its technical expertise, equipment fleet, and its commitment to delivering projects safely and efficiently.
- Works across diverse sectors, including mining, infrastructure, and energy, delivering a wide range of services tailored to each project's needs.
- Notable projects include major coal mining operations in Queensland and large-scale infrastructure works in remote areas.
- Has adapted to changing market conditions and continuously evolved to maintain its leadership in the industry.
- Discover: Always striving to be better and do better
- Accountable: Committed to our promise of performance
- Respectful: Thriving through honesty and encouragement
- Empowered: Driving change through new ways of working
85% Vehicles
Hybrid and Electric Fleet
A target to transition 85% of operated light vehicles to hybrid or battery electric by 2030.
25% Emissions
Scope 3 Emissions Reduction
A commitment to reduce Scope 3 emissions (related to diesel combustion in the fleet) by 25% by 2035.
21% Reduction
Scope 1 Emissions
Achieved a 21% reduction in Scope 1 emissions in 2023.
>600 ha
Land Rehabilitation
Rehabilitated over 600 hectares of land through Thiess Rehabilitation in 2022.
- Thermal coal revenue to be less than 25% by 2027 (on track for 2025)
- First Biodiversity Standard in 2022 (no operations within World Heritage Areas)
- Water reuse and recycling increased twofold, waste-to-landfill reduced by 27% (2022)
- 3088 ML water reused/recycled in 2023; 632 ha post-mining land rehabilitated
- Portfolio diversification: thermal coal <25% by 2027 and <20% by 2030
22.7% Growth
Women’s Participation
Significantly increased women’s participation in the workforce in 2022.
7.5% Representation
Indigenous Workforce
Indigenous employment in Australia reached 7.5% in 2022, up from the previous year.
$38.1M Investment
Indigenous Businesses
Allocated $38.1 million towards supporting Indigenous businesses in 2023.
- Global D&I vision: "everyone matters always" / "better together"
- Governed by global strategy focusing on gender equality, First Nations peoples, cultural diversity, and inclusive culture
- Equal opportunities in employment, professional development, and career progression
- Workforce goals include representation of women, Indigenous peoples, culturally diverse people, LGBTIQ+ people, and people with disability
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