LGBTQ+ at Thiess

We are committed to providing an inclusive workplace. Where all of our people can bring their best selves to work to feel safe, included and empowered

Thiess is committed to providing an inclusive workplace through their diversity and inclusion vision ‘everyone matters always’. They are dedicated to achieving a culture of inclusion by creating an environment where people can bring their best selves to work because they feel safe, empowered, and a valued member of the team.

Thiess’ internal pride committee, Allies, has been operating since 2019 and now has over 200 employees from across Australia and the Americas supporting LGBTQ+ initiatives and activities across the business. Thiess was also the recipient of the 2020 AMMA Diversity and Inclusion Award.

Allies aims to connect employees who identify as part of the LGBTIQA+ community and is open to anyone who wishes to support their colleagues and learn more about the community.
Our Allies committee members say the workplace network advocates and facilitate a culture of inclusion and respect, regardless of sex, sexuality, gender and expression.
"It’s important to the Allies that everyone feels safe and comfortable to be themselves," James said.
"At Thiess, we are working to create a workplace where respect, value and thoughtfulness towards each person to help them feel empowered and included at work."
As part of Thiess' commitment to an inclusive workplace, Allies aims to create awareness through these four objectives:

Ensure LGBTIQA+ employees feel safe and supported
Foster an inclusive culture where everyone including non-LGBTIQA+ employees can be involved to show their support and learn more
Drive awareness through education, empowering our employees with the knowledge and confidence to challenge bias, speak up against stereotypes and reject intolerance
Demonstrate Thiess as an inclusive workplace by showing our support for key initiatives within the LGBTIQA+ community.

Thiess will be hosting and sponsoring the very first launch of the inaugural Pride Professionals mentoring program in Brisbane in March. Thiess will also be hosts to the Pride Professional mentor and mentee orientation training program.