Corporate Development
About Us
Fortescue is both a proud West Australian company and a global green solutions business. We are recognised for our culture, innovation and industry-leading development of infrastructure, mining assets and green energy initiatives.
Our Opportunity
Work Location: Perth – Fortescue’s Perth office is located on the traditional lands of the Whadjuk Noongar people
Roster: Monday - Friday
Fortescue is seeking applicants to join our Corporate Development team across a variety of roles including Principal, Lead and Manager, a group integral to driving growth across both the Metals and Energy business sectors.
In this position, you will work closely with the General Manager of Corporate Development to support the identification, pursuit, and negotiation of a range of strategic transactions, including acquisitions, joint ventures, and partnerships. Additionally, you will contribute to critical commercial initiatives, leveraging strategic insight, negotiation expertise, and rigorous analysis to support key business decisions.
Naturally this role is well-suited to a professional who excels at addressing complex challenges, thinking decisively and collaborating effectively with a broad spectrum of internal and external stakeholders.
If you are seeking to contribute to a forward-thinking organisation and advance your career within a dynamic environment, we encourage you to apply.
Key Responsibilities
- Coordinate with a diverse range of internal stakeholders to perform comprehensive commercial analysis, due diligence, and risk assessments that inform and support strategic decision-making throughout negotiation processes
- Analyze financial valuations and related data to accurately assess the value and risk profile of potential transactions
- Prepare and deliver investment recommendation papers to the Investment Committee and CEO, clearly articulating key insights and strategic rationale
- Oversee the execution of transactions and financial close processes, ensuring compliance with internal approval frameworks and collaborating closely with Legal, Finance, and other relevant functions
- Facilitate the successful integration of acquisitions by partnering with cross-functional teams and support departments.
Qualifications and Experience
- 6+ years experience in corporate development, commercial, strategy, consulting or similar fast paced environments, preferably in energy, infrastructure, resources or heavy industry
- Bachelor’s degree in commerce, business, finance, law or related field
- Ability to synthesise complex issues and prepare high quality materials to support decision making
- Excellent numerical and analytical skills and strong financial and commercial acumen
- Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills, including the ability to build strong external and internal relationships and influence key stakeholders to achieve desired outcomes
- Supports the vision of Fortescue and can demonstrate alignment with our Values.
Our Commitment
Fortescue is deeply committed to providing a safe culture that builds respect, fosters inclusiveness, and values diversity. We celebrate individual strengths and team members from all backgrounds 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 across the world. Diverse backgrounds include First Nations Peoples, people with differing abilities, LGBTIQ+ 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.
https://fortescue.com/careers
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.