Environment Advisor
Our Opportunity
Work Location: Fortescue’s Eliwana mine is located on the traditional lands of the Puutu Kunti Kurrama people
Roster: 8D/6R – FIFO ex Perth
This is an opportunity for a 12-month contract.
Join Fortescue and help drive environmental excellence across our Pilbara operations.
At Fortescue, we’re committed to ensuring our operations are not only productive, but also environmentally responsible.
We’re looking for a passionate and driven Environment Advisor to join our site-based team and play a key role in upholding our environmental standards across some of Australia’s most dynamic mining operations.
Key Responsibilities
- Conduct field-based monitoring: surface water, groundwater, dust, and soil sampling
- Analyse monitoring data to detect trends and ensure compliance with trigger levels
- Conduct internal environmental compliance inspections, audits and verifications
- Assist in incident investigations and corrective actions
- Prepare annual statutory compliance reports
- Support land disturbance tracking and environmental impact assessments
- Deliver engaging training and communication packages to site teams
- Provide practical guidance on environmental issues to operational personnel
- Promote innovation through technology use (e.g., drones, telemetry)
- Drive continuous improvement in environmental processes and practices
Qualifications and Experience
- 2–3 years of experience in the resource sector
- Strong understanding of environmental legislation (state & federal) and its application in mining
- Familiarity with Environmental Management Systems (EMS)
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Strong organisation and prioritisation abilities
- Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite
- A degree in Environmental Science, Environmental Engineering, Environmental Management or related field
- A proactive, can-do attitude and passion for environmental sustainability
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.