Job Title
Accountant Project
Job ID
Job Type: Maximum Term 12 months
Location: Australia - Dysart QLD, Australia - Glendambo, Australia - Mackay
Categories: Accounting / Tax / Treasury Commercial / Project Finance / Bid Work
Applications close 21 Nov 2025 (E. Australia Standard Time)
About the role
Thiess currently have an opportunity available for a Project Accountant to join their already established team and build on their knowledge and experience. The role is based on site at Lake Vermont, 19 kms north of Dysart.
As Lake Vermont's next Project Accountant you will report to the Finance and Administration Manager and will work collaboratively with Management and site stakeholders. You will thrive on meeting all goals and challenges and act with fairness and integrity in all that you do.
This rewarding role will require you to provide professional advice and support to the project regarding its financial accountability, profitability and controls while ensuring financial performance targets are achieved. Key to the success of the role is developing a deep understanding of the projects profitability and commercial touch point as well as being able to communicate and influence site stakeholders. Ideally the successful candidate is a commercial all‑rounder with practical experience in procurement / contracts to ensure well‑rounded commercial support and advice can be provided across site.
This role is a 12 month max term contract (with potential to extend) working a 5 / 2 / 4 / 3 roster.
Key Responsibilities
* Lead the completion of end‑of‑month processes
* Lead the budgeting and forecasting process
* Completion of variance analysis and monthly cost review meetings
* Preparation of weekly reports
* Provide step‑up support for the F&A Manager
* Mentor direct reports
* Support site stakeholders with business cases/improvement initiatives
* Lead and implement improvements to commercial processes/practices
* Prepare contract claims and correspondence
* Completion of internal and external audits to ensure quality assurance
About you
We are seeking an accounting professional who has a minimum of 3 years demonstrated experience in a similar position within the Mining Industry.
Other requirements for success in this role are :
* Tertiary qualification in accounting or equivalent
* Certified Practicing Accountant or Chartered Accountant
* Proficient in MS Office, particularly Excel
* Excellent written and verbal communication skills
* Ability to deal with ambiguity and change
* Must be highly organized and able to manage multiple tasks simultaneously
* Can engage and build relationships with stakeholders (primarily internal)
* Ability to exercise discretion / confidentiality at all times
* A dependable and reliable professional who is resilient and eager to learn
What Thiess can do for you
* Help to build on your career offering diverse opportunities to expand your skill set
* Permanent Full Time 9 day fortnight
* Competitive salary package site allowance
* Eligibility for annual bonus scheme
* Full camp facilities and meals provided
* Thiess commitment to ongoing training & development as part of delivering a modern autonomous mine
* Health & well‑being rewards program through AIA Vitality
* Salary sacrifice options flights and novated leasing
* Individual flexibility arrangements on offer - (Live Local or DIDO)
* Range of corporate discounts including health insurance (Medibank) travel & retail products
Key Skills
Accounting Software, Organizational skills, Construction Experience, GAAP, QuickBooks, Pivot tables, Accounting, Sage, Account Reconciliation, Cost Accounting Standards, Microsoft Excel, Contracts
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.
To apply for this role please click the Apply button or the link below.
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.
Applications close 21 Nov 2025 (E. Australia Standard Time)
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