Environmental Advisor

Fortescue is both a proud West Australian company and a global green solutions business. We are recognised for our culture, innovation and industry-leading development of infrastructure, mining assets and green energy initiatives.

Environmental Advisor

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

Roster: Monday to Friday

We are currently looking for an enthusiastic Environmental Advisor to join our Perth team, with a focus on Primary Studies and Part V approvals.

Key accountabilities will include:

• Conduct environmental impact assessments of Fortescue’s sites and projects
• Preparation and submission of Fortescue's Environmental Approval applications
• Provide environmental approvals advice including approvals strategies, project management and management of environmental studies for approvals purposes
• Management and supervision of consultants and contractors
• Communication of Fortescue’s environmental approvals internally
• Conduct site visits, as required

Qualifications and skills required:

• A tertiary Degree in Environmental Science, or equivalent
• Desired - 2-5 years’ experience in an environmental role within the resources industry or an associated government department
• Demonstrated advanced knowledge and understanding of State and Federal environmental legislation
• Advanced reporting writing, interpersonal and communications skills
• A strong understanding of Microsoft software applications
• Desired – experience in use of GIS software
• Desired knowledge and understanding of the Pilbara environment

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