Heritage Field Officer

Our Opportunity

Work Location: Across all Fortescue Pilbara Operations

Roster:  14D/14R - FIFO ex Perth

Reporting to the Heritage Field Supervisor, the Heritage Field Officer is responsible for the end-to-end coordination and delivery of heritage field activities across Fortescue’s project and operational areas.

Working closely with key Native Title Groups and external consultants, this role ensures heritage obligations are met safely, respectfully, and in accordance with legislative requirements and business commitments.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the planning and delivery of remote heritage surveys, inspections, and consultations in collaboration with Traditional Custodians and external consultants.
• Ensure all heritage field activities are conducted safely, efficiently, and in accordance with approved procedures, permits, and legislative requirements.
• Work effectively within active mining operations and remote environments, both independently and as part of a team.
• Build, maintain, and strengthen respectful and collaborative relationships with Native Title Partners.
• Provide daily written and verbal updates to the Cultural Heritage team
• Support the coordination and reporting of heritage-related matters
• Contribute to a positive workplace culture, demonstrating professionalism, respect, and teamwork at all times.

Qualifications and Experience

• Current Manual C Class Driver’s Licence.
• Minimum 2 years’ experience working in heritage, land access, or a similar field-based role.
• First Aid qualification (Senior First Aid or equivalent).
• Demonstrated understanding of the Aboriginal Heritage Act and heritage compliance requirements.
• Proven off-road and long-distance driving experience in remote environments.
• 4WD qualification (RIIVEH305A).
• Technologically competent, with the ability to use field-based systems and reporting tools.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to engage respectfully with a wide range of stakeholders.

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.