Environment Senior Advisor

16 hours ago

Perth, Western Australia fmgl Full time $80,000 - $120,000 per year
Our Opportunity

Work Location: Fortescue's Perth office is located on the traditional lands of the Whadjuk people

Roster: Monday - Friday

Are you passionate about sustainability and ready to make an impact? We're on the lookout for an experienced Senior Environmental Advisor to join our Sustaining Approvals team in Perth.

In this pivotal role, you'll help shape Fortescue's future by driving key mining and decarbonisation approvals that support our long-term environmental and sustainability goals. You'll work across a variety of projects, preparing high-quality approvals documentation and collaborating with stakeholders across the business, government agencies, and communities.

We're seeking someone with a strong background in environmental management within the energy or resources sector — someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment, communicates with confidence, and delivers exceptional results under shifting priorities.

If you're ready to play a hands-on role in advancing Fortescue's sustainability journey, we'd love to hear from you.

Key Responsibilities
  • Prepare high-quality Mine Development and Closure Proposals aligned with business objectives.
  • Support the development of environmental approvals under the Mining Act, Environmental Protection Act 1986, and Biodiversity Conservation Act 2017.
  • Participate in environmental risk assessments to inform approval applications.
  • Collaborate with technical specialists to ensure timely, accurate inputs into approvals.
  • Maintain and track approvals schedules, proactively managing risks and identifying solutions.
  • Work closely with key internal stakeholders including the Environment & Closure team, Strategic Planning, and Approvals Planning, as well as external partners such as DMPE, DBCA, DWER, and Traditional Owner groups.
Qualifications and Experience
  • 5+ years' experience in environmental roles within the resources industry or government.
  • Proven experience preparing environmental approvals under the WA Mining Act.
  • Solid understanding of state and federal environmental legislation and the Pilbara environment.
  • Strong report writing, communication, and stakeholder engagement skills.
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Office and GIS software.
  • A tertiary qualification in Environmental Science or a related discipline.
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.

 

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.


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