Principal Heritage

Our Opportunity

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

Roster: Monday – Friday

Providing strategic direction to the business and heritage team, in relation to the management and safe delivery of Fortescue’s cultural heritage and social surroundings requirements. You will also provide technical and quality assurance to a team of Advisors, as well as support to a remote field team.

Additionally, you will be responsible for contributing to engagement with Fortescue’s native title partners, Traditional Custodians, and their representatives, and establishing appropriate management frameworks to enhance positive and mutually beneficial relationships.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and implement Cultural Heritage Approvals Strategies that anticipate and respond to shifting regulatory and societal expectations in relation to Aboriginal Cultural Heritage
• Early-stage assessment of Cultural Heritage risks within new tenements and development areas
• Ensure approvals are sought in a timely manner and in accordance with business requirements and relevant State and Commonwealth Aboriginal Cultural Heritage legislation
• Lead the development and implementation of social surrounds engagement in collaboration with Traditional Owners to meet business requirements and Regulator expectations
• Develop and maintain an Obligations Register, that is transparent within the business
• Managing a team of Heritage professionals to ensure work quality, schedule, and values expectations are met
• Escalation of delays or issues that arise as appropriate

Qualifications and Experience

• Significant, demonstratable experience working in cultural heritage within mining or energy sectors
• Ideally you will have previous experience in a team lead capacity and can support and mentor team members
• Experience in developing cultural heritage management plans and / or risk assessments would be viewed highly regarded.        
• Knowledge of WA and Commonwealth legislation in relation to Aboriginal Cultural Heritage Management.
• Working knowledge of the Environmental Protection Act 1986
• Developing and setting processes and standards
• Excellent attention to detail and demonstrated ability to deliver results while working on multiple projects within tight timeframes
• Highly developed administrative and computer skills in the Microsoft Office suite and spatial management software (Arc GIS or similar).
• Ability to learn and use new software quickly and effectively.
• Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively with internal and external stakeholders from a diverse range of backgrounds, to establish and strengthen relationships.
• High-level interpersonal skills.

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.