Environment Advisor - Social Surrounds

Our Opportunity

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

Roster: Monday to Friday - 13 month fixed term contract 

Are you passionate about nature and science? We have the perfect opportunity for you! As an Environmental Advisor – Social Surrounds, you will coordinate Social Surroundings studies (dust, noise, visual), plan field/site visit logistics for consultants, manage projects, review reports, and communicate study outcomes to external stakeholders. You'll also have the chance to develop skills in various environmental disciplines, including soils and landforms, flora/vegetation, terrestrial fauna, invertebrates, and subterranean ecology. Be part of a dedicated Nature and Science team focused on making a positive impact in the mining sector.

Key Responsibilities

• Coordinate and manage Social Surroundings studies (i.e. scoping, site mobilisation, report reviews).
• Maintain environment databases (i.e., spatial data, document control).
• Communicate outcomes of Social Surroundings studies to both internal and external stakeholders.
• Forecast and maintain studies schedules and budgets.
• Support Senior Environmental Advisors in the Nature and Science team as required.

Qualifications and Experience

• Tertiary qualifications in Environmental Science, Management, or Engineering.
• 5+ years of resource sector experience.
• Proven experience in a similar environmental role.
• Knowledge and understanding of the Pilbara environment.
• Proficiency in Microsoft software applications.
• Experience in using GIS software.
• Strong communication, interpersonal, and facilitation skills, including negotiation, conflict resolution, and report writing.
• Ability to organize, coordinate, and prioritize effectively.
• Ability to work with and form positive relationships with internal and external stakeholders.

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.

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.