Senior Communications Specialist, Iron Ore

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.

Senior Communications Specialist, Iron Ore

Work Location: Hedland Operations. Fortescue’s Hedland Operations are located on the traditional lands of the Kariyarra people.

Roster: 4 days on / 3 days off

Working as part of the Communications and Brand team, closely aligned to the Hedland Operations team, your role is to drive and support a clear, unified message with a simple effective narrative to our internal and external stakeholders.

The role will focus on Hedland Operations including Port, Rail and Community, delivering engaging and innovative content across our platforms to support local and company-wide objectives.

Key responsibilities include:

• Developing and executing communications strategies, relevant to the local community and workforce and proactively create and source content for internal and external communications platforms
• Support crisis communications at a local and global level, as the operations lead and manage on-site events to support milestones and foster culture
• Drive and support external community events to support brand, global narrative and reputation management
• Mentor and train leaders with public speaking and presentation delivery and establish trusted and reliable relationships with key stakeholders at all levels of the business
• Graphic design skills are preferred, to support delivery of high-quality, engaging material
• Ensure all content is produced in line with global communications, brand and market disclosure guidelines and our Values

Education and Experience:

• 3+ years demonstrated experience is essential, relevant tertiary qualification preferred
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities and tasks in a fast-paced environment
• Excellent written and verbal communications skills
• Proven capability in influencing relationships and driving collaboration to achieve results
• Experience in Adobe Creative Suite required
• Understanding of mining operations and green energy industries preferred

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