Expression of Interest - Native Title Specialists (all levels)

EOI: Native Title Advisor (Advisor / Senior Advisor / Specialist/ Principal)

WORK LOCATION

Perth

ROSTER

Monday to Friday

ABOUT THE ROLE

Fortescue is committed to delivering on our vision to create thriving communities as part of our broader social licence to operate. To successfully develop its renewable energy projects in Australia, Fortescue will assist unlock opportunities for native title partners, including by adhering to – and maximising opportunities associated with - the Native Title Act (1993) and legislation related to protection of Aboriginal heritage.  

We’re seeking expressions of interest for a broad range of technical roles focused on collaboration, agreement-making and relationship building with new native title partners.  We’d love to hear from candidates for Advisor through to Principal Native Title roles – depending on skills and experience and fit within our dedicated team.  Our team’s focus is on progressing renewable energy projects to both de-carbonise Fortescue’s operations and to export green energy to the world. Candidates may also be considered for roles within Fortescue’s iron ore business. 

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES (ALL ROLES): 

• Collaborate effectively with project managers and multidisciplinary teams to understand project requirements. 
• Identify and communicate native title and related approvals requirements to project teams, including implications for project timeframes – including as informed by advice from the Manager. 
• Review and analyse proposed native title and heritage agreements. 
• Assist Communities and project teams in building and maintaining effective relationships with native title partners. 
• Track obligations and commitments and maintain stakeholder engagement records. 
• Provide high-level support for leaders and team-mates. 

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES (ADDITIONAL FOR SPECIALIST AND PRINCIPAL):

• Review, draft and negotiate native title and heritage agreements. 

• Assist the design of engagement strategies, and assist formal negotiations, to deliver tenure for the business and outcomes for native title partners. 
• Mentor and provide guidance for less experienced team-mates. 
• Provide high-level support for the Manager. 

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES (ADDITIONAL FOR PRINCIPAL):

• Assist leadership and management of team members, with direct reports. 
• Deputising for the Manager on an ad-hoc basis, as required. 

QUALIFICATIONS AND SKILLS REQUIRED: 

• Degree demonstrated by the applicant to be relevant. 
• Understanding of the Native Title Act 1993 and Aboriginal Heritage Act 1972. 
• Cultural competency in working with native title parties and Aboriginal corporations. 
• High level verbal, visual and written communication, appropriate to audience. 
• Demonstrated ability to work in a fast-paced and dynamic environment with competing demands. 
• Exceptional time and resource management to deliver positive outcomes. 
• Ability to travel to regional locations, as required. 

QUALIFICATIONS AND SKILLS REQUIRED (ADDITIONAL FOR PRINCIPAL):

• Law degree or social science degree and suitable experience in reviewing, drafting and negotiating agreements. 

• Considerable applied understanding of the Native Title Act 1993 and its interaction with the Land Administration Act 1997 and Mining Act 1978 and Aboriginal Heritage Act 1972. 
• Understanding of proposed changes to WA’s heritage regime under the Aboriginal Cultural Heritage Act 2021. 

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