Our Opportunity

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

Roster:  Monday to Friday

At Fortescue, we're leading the world with our green energy and resources strategy, driving innovation and creating a sustainable future.

We are seeking an Environmental Advisor to join our Environment & Closure team and support the delivery of key mining and decarbonisation approvals across our operations.

Reporting to the Manager Environment | Sustaining Approvals, you will play a key role in supporting the development and delivery of environmental approvals that enable access to ground and support Fortescue's operational and decarbonisation objectives.

Working within a collaborative and high-performing team, you will contribute to the preparation of approval documentation, coordinate technical inputs from subject matter experts, and assist in navigating complex regulatory requirements within a dynamic project environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the preparation of Mine Development and Closure Proposals.
• Assist in obtaining approvals under the Environmental Protection Act 1986 (Part V Divisions 2 and 3), Biodiversity Conservation Act 2017, and other relevant legislation.
• Participate in environmental risk assessments to support approval applications.
• Contribute to the development of approvals advice aligned with business planning requirements.
• Coordinate and manage inputs from technical specialists to support timely and high-quality submissions.
• Maintain approval schedules and track key milestones.
• Communicate approval requirements and progress to internal stakeholders.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives and promote innovative environmental solutions.
• Undertake site visits as required.

Qualifications and Experience

• Experience in environmental management within the resources, energy, infrastructure, consulting, or government sectors.
• Experience preparing environmental approval submissions under Western Australian legislation.
• Knowledge of the WA Mining Act, Environmental Protection Act, and broader environmental regulatory frameworks.
• Strong report writing, communication, and stakeholder engagement skills.
• The ability to prioritise competing demands and deliver high-quality outcomes.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications and GIS software.
• 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.