Tenements Advisor

Our Opportunity

Work Location: Perth - Fortescue’s Perth office is located on the traditional lands of the Whadjuk Noongar people.

Roster: Monday to Friday

Join Fortescue as a Tenements Advisor and play an important role in supporting our mining operations and future growth. Working alongside an experienced and collaborative team, you'll provide specialist tenement and land tenure support across a diverse portfolio of mining projects and studies.

In this role, you'll help ensure compliance with statutory, contractual and internal governance requirements while supporting mine planning activities, managing tenement obligations, maintaining land access and agreement records, and contributing to the continuous improvement of our tenement management systems and processes.

If you're looking for an opportunity to build your expertise in a supportive environment while making a meaningful impact on major mining projects, we'd love to hear from you.

Key Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary point of contact for matters related to tenements in support of mining projects and studies.
• Monitor and ensure compliance with the Western Australia Mining Act and associated regulations.
• Provide guidance and advice on tenement management, including applications, renewals, and compliance requirements.
• Undertake tenement portfolio assessment, identifying opportunities for optimisation and risk mitigation.
• Monitor and coordinate responses to objections, facilitate effective communication and collaboration to ensure timely resolution of tenement matters, and oversee compliance with associated deed obligations.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders, government agencies, and legal counsel to resolve tenement-related issues effectively.
• Prepare reports, documentation, and presentations on tenement-related matters for internal and external stakeholders.

Qualifications and Experience

• Experience supporting mining projects, studies, or operational activities through the provision of tenure advice and information.
• Experience managing tenement-related obligations, agreements, and compliance requirements.
• Proven ability to maintain accurate records and manage document control systems.
• Tertiary qualification in Engineering (Mining), Geology, Law, or a related discipline advantageous, as is equivalent industry experience 
• Knowledge of the Western Australia Mining Act and associated regulations.
• Proven track record of successful tenement applications, renewals, and compliance management.
• Very good communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively across teams and stakeholders.
• Ability to work independently, manage priorities, and deliver high-quality results within deadlines.

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.