Approvals Specialist

Fortescue is now consistently producing 175-180 million tonnes of iron ore per year and has an exciting future ahead as it diversifies from a pure play iron ore producer to a green renewables and resources company.

Approvals Specialist

Work Location: Fortescue Centre & Bennett St 

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

Roster: Monday to Friday

An exciting opportunity exists for an experienced Approvals Specialist to join the Fortescue Family, who is willing to work in an innovative and fast paced environment on a full time permanent basis.

Key accountabilities will include: 

• Identify project approvals requirements through consultation with Project team and Approvals personnel
• Prepare approvals advice
• Prepare and monitor approvals submissions to government
• Maintain approvals documentation and correspondence
• Monitor and report approvals status and risks
• Assist in the critique and development of approvals strategies that meet business objectives
• Maintain and foster a working environment which promotes safety in all that we do

Qualifications and skills required:

• 3-5 years experience preparing and obtaining project approvals
• Co-ordination and project management of government approvals in Western Australia, in any of the following areas:
  • Environment
  • State Agreements
  • Mining
  • Port Authority
  • Local Government
• Ability to liaise and influence at all levels of staff and management
• A self-starter with a can-do attitude, with demonstrated ability to show initiative
• Excellent communication skills
• Ability to use Geospatial Information Systems
• Demonstrated commitment to maintaining a safe working environment

At Fortescue, we treat our team mates as though they are family. We appreciate everyone’s contribution and know that a diverse workforce creates a safer, more engaged and productive working environment.

Our aim is to have a workforce that reflects the community in which we live, and we encourage females, Aboriginal Australians, those identifying as LGBTIQ+, people of all ages and culturally diverse backgrounds to apply for this role.

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Fortescue reserves the right to close applications early should a suitable pool of candidates be identified.