Principal Technical Safety and Risk

Our Opportunity

Work Location:  Fortescue’s Iron Bridge project is located on the traditional lands of the Nyamal people.

Roster: 8D/6R or 4D/3R ex Perth

With Safety at the heart of everything we do, Fortescue is seeking a Principal Technical Safety professional — or an experienced Safety specialist with major hazard facility exposure — to play a pivotal role in shaping the future of safe, sustainable mining at Iron Bridge.

This is a unique opportunity to lead the development and implementation of health, safety, process and technical safety systems for our newly commissioned ore processing facility, while supporting the introduction of innovative energy solutions driving the decarbonisation of our fleet.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the safe integration of new energy hazards and controls across mining operations using a risk-based approach
• Provide technical safety engineering expertise aligned with regulatory and site requirements
• Develop and implement technical safety processes and systems to support emerging energy technologies
• Facilitate risk assessments, safety awareness initiatives, and informed decision-making across stakeholders
• Prepare risk and assurance reporting while collaborating with internal and external stakeholders to drive best-practice safety standards

Qualifications and Experience

• Degree qualified in Engineering, Health & Safety, Risk Management, or a related discipline
• Strong technical safety experience within major hazard facilities, ore processing, or other high-risk industries
• Sound knowledge of Australian codes, standards, and statutory safety requirements
• Demonstrated experience developing and implementing process safety management systems
• Proven leadership, communication, and stakeholder engagement skills, with the ability to influence safe outcomes
• Adaptable and solutions-focused, with strong decision-making skills and the confidence to challenge conventional thinking in dynamic environments

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.

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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.