External Relations Specialist

3 weeks ago


Perth, Western Australia Fortescue Full time
Our Opportunity

Fortescue is a leading company in the iron ore industry, and we are seeking a skilled External Relations Advisor to join our team in Perth. As a key member of our Global Sustainability and External Affairs Department, you will play a critical role in developing and implementing government advocacy, approval, and stakeholder engagement strategies.

Key Responsibilities
  • Support 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 company that values diversity and inclusion, and we are committed to creating a workplace that is welcoming and inclusive for all employees. We believe that our employees are our greatest asset, and we are dedicated to providing them with the support and resources they need to succeed.

We are a company that is passionate about making a positive impact on the world, and we are committed to sustainability and environmental responsibility. We believe that our business can be a force for good, and we are dedicated to making a positive difference in the communities we operate in.



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