Environment Advisor

Our Opportunity

Work Location: Fortescue’s Perth office is located on the traditional lands of the Whadjuk people.

Roster:  Monday to Friday

Fortescue is seeking an experienced Environmental Advisor to support the delivery of critical mining and decarbonisation approvals across our operations. This role plays a key part in enabling responsible access to ground by supporting the preparation of high-quality environmental approvals documentation under Western Australian legislation.

Working closely with Principals in Sustaining Approvals, you will contribute to Mine Development and Closure Proposals and navigate a dynamic approvals environment where scopes and priorities can evolve quickly.

This is an excellent opportunity for a resilient, detail-oriented environmental professional who thrives in a fast-paced, collaborative setting and is passionate about sustainable resource development.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the development of high-quality Mine Development and Closure Proposals aligned with business objectives.

• Assist in preparing approvals under Part V (Divisions 2 and 3) of the Environmental Protection Act 1986 and the Biodiversity Conservation Act 2017.

• Participate in environmental risk assessments to inform approvals strategies and applications.

• Support the development of Approvals Advice based on Business Scoping Documents.

• Coordinate internal inputs from subject matter experts to ensure timely, accurate and high-quality approval submissions.

• Work closely with schedulers to maintain accurate approvals schedules.

• Provide clear updates on approval progress, risks and key milestones to internal and external stakeholders.

• Drive continuous improvement in environmental approvals processes and promote innovation.

• Undertake site visits as required.

Qualifications and Experience

• More than 5 years’ experience in an environmental role within the energy and resources industry or a relevant government department.
• Demonstrated experience preparing approvals submissions under the WA Mining Act and Environmental Protection Act.
• Strong knowledge of WA state and federal environmental legislation and its practical application.
• Understanding of the Pilbara environment.
• Proficiency in Microsoft applications and GIS software.
• Excellent report writing, communication and stakeholder engagement skills.
• A tertiary qualification in Environmental Science or a related discipline.

About Us

Be part of something big. Fortescue is leading the world with our plan to decarbonise our iron ore operations, projects that harness renewable energy and the development of technology that will change our planet forever.

Our Commitment

Fortescue celebrates individual strengths and team members are encouraged to bring their whole selves to work. Our global workforce drives and promotes an inclusive culture, both within our organisation and throughout the communities we interact with. Diverse backgrounds include First Nations Peoples, people with disabilities, LGBTQ+ community, gender, neurodiverse, cultural diversity, all age groups, and those with an intersectional or multiple diverse characteristics. We encourage candidates from all backgrounds to apply.

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Internal Candidates / Current Contractors please apply via Success Factors Careers Portal. For further information on how to apply please visit the Fortescue Hub. 

Fortescue reserves the right to close applications early should a suitable pool of candidates be identified. Fortescue will never contact you to ask for payment of any kind, whether directly or through a third party.