Our Opportunity
Work Location: Fortescue’s Perth office is located on the traditional lands of the Whadjuk people.
Roster: Monday to Friday
Help Shape the Future of Biodiversity in the Pilbara
At Fortescue, we believe a healthy environment is the foundation for a strong future. We're looking for a values-driven environmental professional to join our dedicated team and support the delivery of Fortescue’s Biodiversity Offsets programs. This role is a unique opportunity to contribute to meaningful environmental outcomes in the Pilbara region and help ensure our operations remain in step with both nature and policy.
Key Responsibilities
In this role, you’ll work closely with our Principal Environmental Specialist to:
* Support the implementation of biodiversity offsets under both State and Federal environmental legislation
* Develop and roll out Biodiversity Offset Strategies
* Prepare and maintain Impact Reconciliation Procedures (IRP) and Reports (IRR) alongside our Geospatial Services team
* Build relationships and collaborate with regulatory bodies and local stakeholders to ensure alignment with our environmental commitments
Qualifications And Experience
We’re seeking someone with a strong ecological foundation who is curious, collaborative, and committed to sustainable outcomes.
* 5–10 years’ experience in an environmental role (industry or government)
* Familiarity with West Australian environmental law and the EPBC Act
* Experience in developing or delivering Biodiversity Offset programs (highly regarded)
* Knowledge of the Pilbara environment and its unique challenges
* Competence with GIS software (e.g., ArcGIS)
* A collaborative and respectful communication style
* Ability to build positive, trust-based relationships
* Clear and thoughtful report writing
* Strong organisational and coordination skills
* A tertiary qualification in Environmental Science, Management or a related field
About Us
Be part of something big. Fortescue is leading the world with our plan to decarbonise our iron ore operations, projects that harness renewable energy and the development of technology that will change our planet forever.
Our Commitment
Fortescue celebrates individual strengths and team members 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. Diverse backgrounds include First Nations Peoples, people with disabilities, LGBTQ+ 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.
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.