Communications Specialist

Fortescue is now consistently producing over 180 million tonnes of iron ore per year and has an exciting future ahead as it diversifies its business to become an integrated, global green energy and resources company.

Communications Specialist

Work Location: Solomon and Eliwana. Fortescue’s Solomon mine is located on the traditional lands of the Eastern Guruma and Yindjibarndi peoples. Fortescue’s Eliwana mine is location on the traditional lands of the Puutu Kunti Kurrama and Pinikura People

Roster: Site based 4D/3R FIFO

Working as part of the Solomon and Eliwana Operations and Corporate Affairs team, your role is to support and contribute to the delivery of the communications strategy for the Solomon and Eliwana mine sites through the following deliverables:

Key accountabilities will include:

• Support delivery of engaging and innovative content across internal and external platforms to support the recruitment objectives for the Solomon and Eliwana Operations aligned with diversity targets
• Develop social media content for use across multiple platforms including LinkedIn, Facebook and Twitter to support the Solomon external communications strategy and recruitment objectives
• Support photography and video production requirements to create high-quality digital content for both internal and external publication
• Prepare content for internal communications channels to support project and operations milestones, team and management profiles and employment opportunities
• Provide graphic design support to deliver high-quality and innovative communications material that support communications objectives
• Maintain the Fortescue and Solomon brands in all communication material
• Ensure all communication avenues are utilised and operational across the site
• Regular site travel is required

Qualifications and skills required:

• University degree in relevant discipline
• Excellent written, verbal and interpersonal communication skills
• Ability to write engaging content for digital communications channels
• Experience using graphic design software such as Adobe Creative Suite
• Experience using digital software to deliver video production and editing (inc. filming) preferred
• Knowledge of social media best practice and requirements for each platform

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.