Indigenous Peoples
As a global services provider, we acknowledge and respect the history and contributions of Indigenous peoples. Across our offices and sites, we recognise and value our responsibility to live and work on country and with communities, respectfully and with care.
#Our approach to reconciliation
At Thiess, we take seriously our commitment to reconciliation, and the role we have to play in contributing to real and meaningful change. As a business, we can influence reconciliation through our people, supply chain, and communities. As teammates, friends and neighbours, we each lead reconciliation through listening and learning; demonstrating care and respect; speaking up for culture and heritage and out against racism and discrimination.
#Australia
Shaped by the successes and challenges from our journey so far, our Innovate Reconciliation Action Plan (RAP) 2022 - 2025 incorporates feedback and learning from our employees and function leads and includes critical guidance from external stakeholders, including Traditional Owners, Indigenous organisations and Reconciliation Australia.
#Canada
We are committed to engaging with First Nations communities early to understand interests and objectives of local communities, and opportunities to establish partnerships focused on shared benefits. Thiess is committed to reconciliation in Canada, ensuring that the financial benefits of the Thiess operations support the local First Nations economic development and employment outcomes.
#Our approach to reconciliation
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Speaking out against racism and discrimination
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Deepening the cultural experience and understanding of our people
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Operating on Country with consent, care and respect
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Working together with Indigenous Peoples in pursuit of their cultural, social and economic aspirations.
#Reconciliation Action Plan artwork
As we continue our reconciliation journey, our new artwork tells the story and shares our reconciliation vision. It is a visual reminder and everyday call to action. It's our commitment to understanding the past, the rich and strong connection that Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples have to the land and the important role this plays in not only our business but in all our lives and decisions.
Thiess was honoured to work with Brisbane-based Indigenous creative agency Gilimbaa and Rachael Sarra (Goreng Goreng) to develop our new RAP artwork. As a contemporary Aboriginal artist from Goreng Goreng Country, Rachael Sarra uses art as a powerful tool in storytelling to educate and share Aboriginal culture and its evolution. Rachael's work often challenges and explores the themes of society's perception of what Aboriginal art and identity is.
Diversity, equity and inclusion
We prioritise an inclusive workplace through our diversity, equity and inclusion vision – better together.
Indigenous Peoples
As a global services provider, we acknowledge and respect the history and contributions of Indigenous peoples. Across our offices and sites, we recognise and value our responsibility to live and work on country and with communities, respectfully and with care.