External Relations Specialist

3 weeks ago


Perth, Western Australia Fortescue Full time

About the Role

We are seeking a highly skilled External Relations Specialist to join our team at Fortescue. As a key member of our External Affairs team, you will play a critical role in supporting our government relations day-to-day activities.

Key Responsibilities

  • Support the work of the APAC External Affairs team with document preparation, general administration, meeting and event coordination, and logistics.
  • Prepare briefing materials for Fortescue leaders and executives on policy and regulatory issues to support engagement with government.
  • Maintain databases and records of Fortescue representatives' participation on various industry association working groups.
  • Prepare and gain internal approvals for written documents to support government engagement, such as letters, submissions, or policy review programs.
  • Work autonomously to contribute to the Government & Stakeholder Engagement team managing day-to-day reactive government engagement to support the wider Fortescue business.
  • Manage and maintain records of Fortescue executives' and leaders' engagement with government representatives.
  • Represent Fortescue at meetings with government representatives, industry associations, stakeholders, and at conferences and business engagement events.

Qualifications and Experience

  • Experience in a similar role, including working in or with government and regulatory processes, is desirable.
  • Experience in organizing events and logistics.
  • Proven ability to work autonomously and independently progress streams of work to a high standard.
  • Highly developed administrative and computer skills, particularly in the Microsoft Office suite.
  • Demonstrated ability to work effectively as a collaborative team member.
  • High-level interpersonal skills with the ability to positively engage with internal and external stakeholders from diverse backgrounds and build strong relationships.
  • Excellent attention to detail and a proven ability to deliver results while working under pressure on multiple projects with tight timeframes.
  • Experience with Stakeholder Relationship Management systems is desirable.

About Us

Fortescue is a leading company in the field of decarbonization and green energy transition. We are committed to creating a sustainable future and are seeking a talented individual to join our team.

Our Commitment

We celebrate individual strengths and encourage our team members to bring their whole selves to work. Our global workforce drives and promotes an inclusive culture, both within our organization and throughout the communities we interact with.



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