Tenements Advisor
Our Opportunity
Work Location: Fortescue’s Perth office is located on the traditional lands of the Whadjuk people.
Roster: Monday to Friday
Are you an experienced professional with a strong understanding of the Western Australian Mining Act?
Fortescue is looking for a knowledgeable and proactive Tenements Advisor to join our dynamic team. In this critical role, you’ll be responsible for ensuring the effective management of our tenement portfolio, helping to maintain compliance with legislative requirements, and supporting our exploration and operational activities across Western Australia.
As a Tenements Advisor, you will work closely with internal stakeholders and regulatory bodies to facilitate approvals, manage obligations, and provide strategic advice on land access and tenure matters. This is an exciting opportunity to be part of a leading resources company committed to innovation, sustainability, and growth.
If you’re detail-oriented, highly organised, and thrive in a fast-paced environment, we’d love to hear from you.
Key Responsibilities
- Serve as the primary point of contact for matters related to tenements within the company.
- Monitor and ensure compliance with the Western Australia Mining Act and associated regulations.
- Provide guidance and advice on tenement management, including applications, renewals, and compliance requirements.
- Conduct comprehensive reviews and assessments of tenement portfolios, identifying opportunities for optimisation and risk mitigation.
- Collaborate with internal stakeholders, government agencies, and legal counsel to resolve tenement-related issues.
- Stay updated on changes and developments in mining legislation, ensuring company practices remain aligned with regulatory requirements.
- Prepare reports, documentation, and presentations on tenement-related matters for internal and external stakeholders.
Qualifications and Experience
- Mining Engineering, Geology, Law, or a related field qualifications highly regarded.
- Extensive experience (3+ years) working in the mining industry with a focus on tenement management, particularly in Western Australia.
- Strong expertise in the Western Australia or other states Mining Act and associated regulations.
- Proven track record of successful tenement applications, renewals, and compliance management.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively across teams and stakeholders.
- Analytical mindset with a keen eye for detail and the ability to make strategic recommendations based on data and legislation.
- Ability to work independently, manage priorities, and deliver high-quality results within deadlines.
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.