Biodiversity & Geospatial Specialist

Fortescue Pre-Order Sales; Perth; Vor Ort; AUD 90.000 - 120.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Fortescue is seeking a motivated Biodiversity & Geospatial Specialist to support the GIS operating environment for the Belinga Project in Gabon. This role is based at Fortescue's Perth office and involves working with Gabon and Perth teams to deliver high-quality geospatial services and data management outputs.

You will apply advanced ArcGIS Pro skills, support ArcGIS Online, Field Maps and mobile workflows, and ensure QA/QC in a dynamic mining and environmental setting, reporting to the

Qualifikationen

• A relevant tertiary qualification in a GIS related field.
• At least three years' GIS experience in mining, exploration, infrastructure, environmental or operational settings.
• Advanced ArcGIS Pro skills including spatial analysis, cartography, geoprocessing and data management.
• Hands-on ArcGIS Online experience including publishing services, managing datasets, web maps, apps and data governance.
• Experience supporting ArcGIS Field Maps and mobile data collection workflows.
• Strong spatial data management and QA/QC skills; ability to engage with technical and non-technical stakeholders.

Aufgaben

• Support the implementation of Fortescue GIS platforms in Gabon, following corporate architecture, security and governance standards.
• Administer ArcGIS Online and Enterprise: datasets, services, maps, dashboards, apps, user access and sharing.
• Maintain accurate, traceable field datasets, especially environmental and biodiversity data; integrate with Land Management System and land use certificate processes.
• Establish data standards, templates and quality checks; review survey data against reports and approved scope.
• Deliver mapping, spatial analysis and data management support to environmental, community, heritage, exploration and operations teams.
• Manage requests, priorities and delivery timeframes; communicate data quality or timing risks.
• Train local users and collaborate with Perth Geospatial teams to share knowledge and Fortescue standards.

Kenntnisse

ArcGIS Pro

Spatial analysis

Cartography

Geoprocessing

Data management

ArcGIS Online

Web maps

ArcGIS Field Maps

QA/QC

Stakeholder engagement

Ausbildung

Tertiary qualification (GIS related)

Tools

FME

Python

JavaScript

SQL

ModelBuilder

Arcade

Jobbeschreibung

Our Opportunity

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

Roster: Monday to Friday

Fortescue is seeking a motivated and technically capable Biodiversity & Geospatial Specialistto assist and support the GIS operating environment for the Belinga Project in Gabon.

This role will challenge the full range of your geospatial skills to deliver exceptional GIS services and solutions that support exploration, operations, land management, environmental and stakeholder outcomes within a dynamic and evolving business environment.

You will work closely with multidisciplinary teams across Gabon and Perth, applying critical thinking, problem solving and strong spatial data management practices to deliver high-quality geospatial products and services.

The role requires strong attention to detail, adaptability to changing priorities, and the ability to manage diverse workloads while delivering accurate and timely outputs.

This role reports directly to the Principal Geospatial Analyst, with indirect functional reporting to the Environment Manager - Belinga.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the implementation of Fortescue GIS platforms in Gabon, following corporate architecture, security and governance standards.
• Administer ArcGIS Online and Enterprise, including datasets, services, maps, dashboards, apps, user access and sharing.
• Maintain accurate, traceable field datasets, particularly environmental and biodiversity data, and support integration with the Land Management System and land use certificate processes.
• Establish data standards, templates and quality checks; review survey data against reports, methods and approved scope before integration.
• Deliver mapping, spatial analysis and data management support to environmental, community, heritage, exploration and operations teams.
• Manage requests, priorities and delivery timeframes, and communicate data quality or timing risks.
• Train local users and work with Perth Geospatial teams to share knowledge and apply Fortescue standards.

Qualifications and Experience

• A relevant tertiary qualification and at least three years' GIS experience in mining, exploration, infrastructure, environmental or operational settings.
• Advanced ArcGIS Pro skills, including spatial analysis, cartography, geoprocessing and data management.
• Hands-on ArcGIS Online experience, including publishing services and managing datasets, web maps, apps, permissions and data governance.
• Experience supporting ArcGIS Field Maps and mobile data collection workflows.
• Strong spatial data management and QA/QC skills, with the ability to deliver accurate work, manage competing priorities and engage with technical and non-technical stakeholders.

Desirable

• French language skills.
• Experience managing large or sensitive biodiversity, environmental or ecological datasets.
• FME experience and scripting or automation skills in Python, JavaScript, SQL, ModelBuilder or Arcade.

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.

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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.