Environmental Compliance Specialist

4 weeks ago


Perth, Western Australia Fortescue Full time

About Us

Fortescue is a leading global green solutions business with a strong presence in Western Australia. We are recognized for our culture, innovation, and industry-leading development of infrastructure, mining assets, and green energy initiatives.

Our Opportunity

Work Location: Pilbara Operations

Roster: 14 days on / 7 days off - FIFO ex Perth

This role involves working as a Site Environmental Advisor for Exploration and Resource Development sites with underlying Exploration tenure or overlap. The position requires field-based and desktop-based environmental work in WA, with potential travel to Kalgoorlie and other localities outside the Pilbara.

Key Responsibilities

  • Reviewing current approvals and checking for compliance or environmental issues
  • Reviewing ISO14001 documentation, including Risk Registers and Environmental Management Plans
  • Identifying high-risk areas for further focus or auditing to ensure compliance
  • Assisting in external and internal environmental approvals audits
  • Completing four audits (LUC's) per Financial Year
  • Communicating with supervisory and managerial staff on environmental approvals performance
  • Providing advice to site teams on environmental approvals and compliance issues
  • Identifying actions to ensure compliance and implementing them in a timely manner
  • Investigating incident outcomes and implementing actions to prevent reoccurrence
  • Conducting environmental approvals inspections, monitoring, and incident investigations as needed
  • Reviewing and providing comments on environmental approval documentation, management plans, and procedures
  • Delivering environmental training and toolboxes as applicable
  • Providing direction and advice to Site teams in environmental management

Qualifications and Experience

  • Tertiary qualification in Environmental Science/Conservation Biology or similar discipline
  • Demonstrated experience in environmental approvals, exploration, mining, or government sectors
  • Experience in delivering management plans and associated objectives
  • Experience in auditing and inspections of environmental approvals in a dynamic environment
  • Sound understanding of current legislative requirements for environmental management in WA
  • Ability to work collaboratively with consultants and complete Health and Safety requirements for Environmental Surveys
  • Ability to work individually and as a team for project work
  • Ability to organize, coordinate, and prioritize effectively
  • Ability to work with the Exploration/Resource Development leadership team and form positive working relationships with internal and external stakeholders
  • Good knowledge of ISO14001 Environmental Management Systems
  • Manual C Class Driver's Licence
  • Certificate II First Responder or IV in Basic Healthcare desirable

Our Commitment

Fortescue is committed to providing a safe culture that builds respect, fosters inclusiveness, and values diversity. We celebrate individual strengths and encourage team members from all backgrounds to bring their whole selves to work. Our global workforce promotes an inclusive culture within our organization and throughout the communities we interact with worldwide.



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