Approvals Specialist

Fortescue has an exciting future ahead. As well as producing over 180 million tonnes of iron ore per year, we’re diversifying our business to become an integrated global green energy and resources company.

Approvals Specialist - Future Mine Studies

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

Roster: Monday to Friday

Role overview:

An exciting opportunity exists for an experienced Approvals Specialist to join the Fortescue Family, who looking to work with a great team to deliver approvals for a range of interesting new developments within the Pilbara Region of Western Australia and beyond.

Key responsibilities 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

Education and Experience: 

• Relevant experience preparing and obtaining project approvals
• Co-ordination and project management of government approvals in Western Australia, in any of the following areas:
  • Environment or water
  • State Agreements
  • Mining
  • Port Authority
  • Local Government
• Understanding key components of the mine planning and development processes advantageous
• 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 desirable
• Demonstrated commitment to maintaining a safe working environment

Our team members are encouraged to bring their whole selves to work. Candidates from all backgrounds and ages are encouraged to apply, including First Nations People, women, those who identify as LGBTIQ+, people with differing abilities and those with neurodiverse, intersectional, or multiple diverse characteristics.

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