Thiess

Thiess is a prominent global mining services company founded in 1933 in Australia. Initially focused on road-building and earthmoving, it has grown into a specialist contractor in open-cut and underground mining, operating across Australia, Asia, and the Americas. The company provides a wide range of services, including mine development, extraction, processing, remediation, asset management, and maintenance. Recognized for its pioneering efforts in large-scale open-cut coal mining, Thiess has also contributed to significant infrastructure projects. The company serves top-tier mining clients worldwide, offering flexible service options tailored to their needs. Thiess is committed to sustainable mining practices, emphasizing innovations such as autonomous mining services and land recovery. With a turnover exceeding $7 billion, Thiess is jointly owned by CIMIC Group and Elliott Advisors and continues to focus on reliability, innovation, and sustainability in its operations.

Mining & Metals Brisbane, Australia Founded 1934 ~3,496 employees

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Employees
3,496
-0.3% in the 3 months to Jun 2025
Revenue / employee
$1.1M
Revenue ~$3.8B
12-month attrition
11.5%
Tech: 15.6%
H1B filings, FY2026
1
Sponsors visas
Open jobs
1
Last 30 days

Headcount trend

Thiess went from 3,304 employees in Jul 2023 to 3,496 in Jun 2025. Jan to Jun 2025: 132 people joined, 180 left.

Headcount data through Jun 2025

Org structure

Headcount by department

Other2,626
Engineering356
Operations205
Finance118
HR84
Sales41
Success31
Marketing23

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Salaries at Thiess

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11 salary profiles in India

Pay by level, gender and ethnicity

H-1B sponsorship

H-1B Sponsorship Limited
H-1B Filings by Department
Engineering5
Finance1
Operations1

The department split adds up all the years listed above. FY2026 alone: 1 filings.

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Thiess FAQ

How many employees does Thiess have?

Thiess has about 3,496 employees, down 0.3% over the 3 months to Jun 2025.

Does Thiess sponsor H1B visas?

Yes. Thiess filed 1 H1B (LCA) application in FY2026, according to the latest U.S. Department of Labor disclosures. It was for a Engineering role.

What is Thiess's revenue per employee?

Thiess makes about $1.1M in revenue per employee, based on $3.83B annual revenue and 3,496 employees.

How much does Thiess pay?

6figr has 11 salary profiles for Thiess in India, with pay broken down by role, level and gender on the Thiess salaries page. See Thiess salaries

Data from Company Prospectus, DOL LCA disclosures, WARN notices and 6figr salary profiles.