Environment Advisor

Our Opportunity

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

Roster:  4D/3R/5D/2R – FIFO ex Perth

Fortescue is seeking an experienced Environmental Specialist to coordinate a variety of exciting and innovative environmental studies, supporting both current and future approvals for our Iron Bridge project.

Key Responsibilities

• Plan and coordinate on-site activities necessary to implement the Pilbara leaf-nosed Bat Habitat and Research Plan (Condition 10 – Ministerial Statement 993).
• Track compliance against the Plan and ensure QA/QC of project deliverables.
• Coordinate and participate in biological studies required for the North Star Extension project.
• Ensure safe field monitoring and compliance with Fortescue H&S standards.
• Maintain project budget, schedules, and provide technical advice.
• Engage with project stakeholders and assist with issue resolution.

Qualifications and Experience

• 4+ years of experience in an environmental role within industry or government.
• Strong ecological knowledge and understanding of relevant WA and Commonwealth environmental legislation.
• Experience with threatened bat species (highly desirable).
• Excellent communication, interpersonal skills, and proficiency in Microsoft Office and ArcMap.
• Ability to coordinate, prioritize, and maintain attention to detail with a compliance focus.
• Tertiary qualifications in Environmental or Biological Science

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.