Mine Closure Specialist

Our Opportunity

Join Our Team as a Senior Mine Closure Planner

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

Roster: Monday to Friday

At Fortescue, we're not just closing mines — we're restoring ecosystems, partnering with communities, and reimagining what’s possible for post-mining land use. As we continue to lead the way in sustainable mining and decarbonisation, we're looking for a passionate and experienced Senior Mine Closure Planner to join our dynamic Closure & Rehabilitation team.

This role is pivotal in integrating closure planning into the full life-of-mine cycle and driving progressive rehabilitation strategies that align with regulatory obligations, environmental stewardship, and Fortescue’s commitment to leaving a positive legacy.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the development, refinement, and implementation of Mine Closure Plans (MCPs) in compliance with WA legislation and Fortescue standards.
• Integrate closure strategies into life-of-mine planning in close collaboration with Study, Operations, Environment, Heritage, and Communities teams.
• Identify and manage risks by executing trials, studies, and stakeholder engagements that support innovative, science-backed closure solutions.
• Shape the land’s future through planning for sustainable post-mining land uses, community aspirations, and ecosystem restoration.
• Support progressive rehabilitation and closure governance across operational assets.
• Represent Fortescue in interactions with Traditional Owners, regulators, consultants, and local communities.

Qualifications and Experience

• Proven experience in mine closure planning, environmental management or rehabilitation, with a minimum of 3 years in iron ore or large-scale mining.
• Expertise in developing MCPs under WA’s Mining Act.
• Strong stakeholder engagement skills — from mine planners to Traditional Owners and regulators.
• Ability to manage complex projects and coordinate cross-functional teams.
• Proficiency in GIS, mine planning tools (e.g., Vulcan), and environmental data systems.
• In-depth understanding of WA closure regulations and best-practice guidelines.
• Familiarity with technical disciplines such as hydrogeology, geochemistry, and landform design.
• A degree in Environmental Science, Mining Engineering, Earth Sciences or a related field.

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.