Principal Mining Approvals

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.

Work Location: Perth - Fortescue Centre. Fortescue's Perth office is located on the traditional lands of the Whadjuk Noongar people.

Roster: Monday to Friday

An exciting opportunity exists for a Principal in Mining Approvals to join the Fortescue Environmental Approvals Team, to support the company's current and future iron-ore mining operations within the Pilbara Region of Western Australia.

Key to the success of this position will be strong interpersonal relationships with all levels within the organisation, particularly mentoring team members. Personal commitment, initiative, consistency, reliability and practical innovative competencies are crucial elements of this role.

Key to the success of this position will be the ability to develop strong interpersonal relationships with all levels within the organisation, particularly mentoring team members. Personal commitment, competence and initiative, consistency, reliability and a practical innovative approach are crucial elements of this role.

• Deliver high quality environmental approvals that are aligned with business objectives for access to ground.
• Preparation and submission of Fortescue's Mining Proposal applications to the Department of Energy, Mines, Industry Regulation and Safety
• Coordinate and negotiate stakeholder consultations with, but not limited to internally with functional approval teams, and externally with regulatory authorities and community.
• Develop and participate in environmental risk assessments to inform approval applications
• Provide environmental approvals advice and the development of approval strategies to meet business requirements.
• Management and supervision of environmental approvals staff and consultants
• Communication with managers and scope owners for regular updates on approvals delivery and prioritisation of approval applications
• Coordinate and track business activity scoping and approval advice processes to completion.
• Identify and monitor approval strategies and schedule risks with mitigations to meet business timeframes.
• Conduct site visits to Fortescue operational sites as required.
• Approvals work may be required outside of normal work hours (as required)

• A tertiary Degree in Environmental Science, or equivalent
• 10+ years of demonstrated experience in an environmental role within the resources industry with a focus on preparing mining proposals under the Mining Act

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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Internal Candidates / Current Contractors please apply via Success Factors Careers Portal. For further information on how to apply please visit the Fortescue Hub.

Applications close 22 March 2024.

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.