Decarbonisation Advisory Lead

At Fortescue Future Industries (FFI) we are leading the global energy transition by developing a portfolio of renewable energy and green hydrogen projects.

Our large scale, low-cost hydropower, geothermal, solar and wind assets will support establishment of green energy and green product industries around the world.

FFI is committed to building thriving communities by delivering social, environmental and economic benefits.

Decarbonisation Advisory Lead

Work location: Perth

Employment type: Fulltime Permanent  

Roster: 5:2

The decarb Advisory Lead is to set up and lead the Decarb Advisory team within the FFI decarbonisation division. This team will provide decarbonisation advisory services to other (i.e., non-Fortescue) companies in the mining and other sectors, leveraging the expertise, technology and experience of the wider Fortescue group (including FMG, FFI, WAE). This advisory is expected to be in the areas of (i) designing the future (near) zero-emission end state; (ii) developing/securing access to the required technology, especially when (co)-owned by Fortescue (such as Fortescue electrolysers); (iii) costing the transition; and (iv) change management and skill building.

The Decarb Advisory Lead is to collaborate deeply with the heads of FFI Green Industries, FFI Green Energy, FFI Decarbonisation and their teams, as well with selected FMG groups such as AMU.

Key responsibilities

• Set up and lead the decarb advisory unit
• Build and recruit the team
• Build the service offerings, integrated or complemented with the FFI Green Tech offerings

Qualifications and skills required 

• Partner / GM level experience in consulting / advisory
• Extensive expertise in decarbonisation in a heavy industry setting, especially mining
• Proven entrepreneurial skills
• Outstanding communication skills
• Affinity with technology, especially technology associated with decarbonisation

Candidates must be able to bring a flexible mindset, challenge traditional thinking, and be prepared to work outside of their comfort zone.

Our values drive our culture and performance through a strong focus on safety, family and determination.

Fortescue is deeply committed to providing a safe culture that builds respect, fosters inclusiveness, and values diversity. We celebrate individual strengths and team members from all backgrounds 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 across the world. Diverse backgrounds include First Nations Peoples, people with differing abilities, LGBTIQ+ community, gender, neuro diverse, 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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Fortescue reserves the right to close applications early should a suitable pool of candidates be identified