About UsFortescue 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.
Our OpportunityWork Location: Perth. Fortescue's Perth office is located on the traditional lands of the Whadjuk people.Roster: Monday - FridayJoining our global Communications team, this brand new position will be integral in providing external media, community, investor and government engagement support. This position has a deep focus on Australian and Indo-Pacific media and communications for Fortescue energy, reporting into the global Fortescue communications team working on some of our exciting projects. The role will cover many areas of communications including developing communications plans, writing, and developing strong media strategies to support Fortescue's overall business objectives.We're looking for someone who is a dynamic communications professional with the ability to showcase Fortescue's success to both key internal and external stakeholders.
Key Responsibilities- Cultivate and maintain strong relationship with media outlets, journalists, and investor audiences to secure positive coverage and manage media inquiries effectively
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop comprehensive, engaging and reactive communication strategies aligned with Fortescue's objectives and values
- Create engaging and informative content for press releases, articles, social media and other communications platforms to promote Fortescue's achievements
- Develop crisis communication plans and protocols to address potential issues promptly and mitigate reputational risks
- Engage with internal and external stakeholders, including employees, investors and government agencies to foster positive relationships and collaboration
- Monitor media coverage and industry trends, conduct analysis and generate reports to assess the effectiveness of communication strategies and make data-drive recommendation for improvement
- Ensure compliance with relevant regulations, disclosure requirements and corporate governance standards relating to media and investor relations activities.
Qualifications and Experience- Extensive background in communications, with the opportunity to leverage other skills including media, content creation, public relations, investor relations and events.
- A bachelor's degree in communications or related discipline/field such as public relations, digital communications or journalism is preferred.
- Understanding of green energy industries is ideal as well as experience working for a publicly listed company.
- Ability to work independently, manage multiple priorities and stakeholders in a fast-paced and dynamic environment
- Candidates must be able to bring a flexible mindset, challenge traditional thinking and be prepared to work outside of their comfort zone
Our CommitmentFortescue 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.https://fortescue.com/careersInternal Candidates / Current Contractors please apply via Success Factors Careers Portal. For further information on how to apply please visit the Fortescue Hub.Fortescue reserves the right to close applications early should a suitable pool of candidates be identified. Fortescue will never contact you to ask for payment of any kind, whether directly or through a third party.
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