Project Geologist

About Us
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.
Our Opportunity
Work Location: Perth - Fortescue's Perth office is located on the traditional lands of the Whadjuk Noongar people.
Roster: Monday to Friday
The Reporting Project Geologist will assist the Approvals and Reporting Team with the compilation and submission of tenement reports, including annual and surrender reports, for all tenure amongst Fortescue's exploration and operations. They will assist in the rehabilitation reporting, liaising with the various field and geological teams to ensure timely and accurate submission of data, and participate in site audits to check environmental and tenement condition compliance. The Reporting Project Geologist will have sound knowledge of GIS to create geological maps and integrate spatial data. The role requires use of a database to assist in exploration drill programmes and tenement and rehabilitation reporting.
The role will regularly engage with DMIRS to ensure compliance obligations relating to reporting are met.
Key Responsibilities

• Compiling and submitting mineral exploration reporting (annual, partial surrender and final surrender reports)
• Assisting in the rehabilitation reporting process, including applying for rehabilitation extensions
• Supporting the tenement condition compliance process
• Updating and managing team procedures as required
• Assisting in database imports and exports
• Engaging with internal and external stakeholders
• Supporting the annual compilation of Sunset Clause objections
• Leading site audits for environmental and tenement condition compliance
• Maintaining an accurate Reporting Register and ensuring all obligations are met
• Mentoring other members of the Reporting team and providing support where required

Qualifications and Experience

• 3-5 years of relevant experience
• A Geology degree or equivalent qualification
• Proficiency in the tenement reporting process and understanding of WA legislative requirements
• Familiarity with WA Statutory Requirements
• Knowledge of databases and data storage systems (acQuire, Microsoft Excel)
• Intermediate-level GIS skills (ArcGIS)
• Preferred experience in auditing and compliance
• Excellent written communication skills
• A keen eye for detail and accuracy

Why Join Us? We offer a stimulating work environment where your expertise will contribute to impactful projects. You'll have the opportunity to engage with industry professionals, develop your skills, and make a difference in compliance reporting within the mining sector.
Our Commitment
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.
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.