Our Opportunity

Location: Perth Office – Fortescue’s Perth office is located on the traditional lands of the Whadjuk Noongar people – Ad hoc site travel required

Roster : Monday to Friday

Summary
Fortescue is seeking experienced Copper Exploration Geologists to join our Global Projects & Evaluations team, providing independent technical advice across our global copper growth pipeline and broader asset portfolio.

As part of the Exploration Projects and Evaluations team, you will evaluate exploration projects and new business opportunities, identifying geological risks, upside potential and key value drivers. Working closely with Corporate Development, Exploration teams and senior leadership, you will deliver clear technical recommendations to support investment, acquisition, partnership and portfolio decisions.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead technical screening, evaluation and due diligence of early-stage exploration and advanced third-party opportunities.
• Interpret geological, geochemical, geophysical, drilling and resource datasets to assess project risks and opportunities.
• Recommend next steps to support investment and project advancement decisions.
• Coordinate technical data-room reviews, site visits, specialist studies and external consultant assessments.
• Partner with Corporate Development to inform acquisition, investment, partnership and portfolio decisions.
• Provide technical advice to senior leadership, translating complex geological information into clear recommendations.
• Build collaborative relationships across technical, commercial and corporate teams.
• Undertake international travel and site-based project reviews as required.
• Champion safety, integrity, respect, environmental responsibility and continuous improvement.

Qualifications and Experience

• Degree in Geology or a related earth science discipline; postgraduate qualifications highly regarded.
• Extensive experience evaluating copper exploration projects, from early exploration through to post-resource stages.
• Demonstrated technical due diligence experience, including geological models, exploration datasets and project upside assessment.
• Strong understanding of porphyry copper and epithermal systems, including high-sulphidation environments; exposure to sedimentary-hosted and IOCG systems highly regarded.
• Sound technical judgement in assessing geological potential, material risks, resource confidence and project advancement opportunities.
• Familiarity with mineral resource estimation, metallurgical studies and reporting standards, including JORC and NI 43-101.
• Ability to integrate geological, geochemical, geophysical, remote sensing and resource datasets.
• Experience collaborating with Corporate Development, commercial, legal and multidisciplinary technical teams.
• Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills, including presenting technical recommendations to senior leadership.
• Proficiency in ArcGIS, ArcPro, Leapfrog, ioGAS and geological database software, with willingness to travel internationally.

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.

https://fortescue.com/careers 

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.