Biodiversity & Geospatial Specialist — GIS & Data Lead

Fortescue Pre-Order Sales; Western Australia; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

French language skills

Large biodiversity datasets experience

Automation scripting (Python/Java/SQL)

Job summary

Fortescue is seeking a Biodiversity & Geospatial Specialist to support the GIS environment for the Belinga Project in Gabon, with collaboration across Gabon and Perth. You will apply advanced ArcGIS skills to deliver high‑quality geospatial products and ensure data governance, QA/QC, and secure data handling.

The role involves data management, field data integration, and stakeholder collaboration across multidisciplinary teams in a dynamic mining context, reporting to the Principal Geospatial

Qualifications

• 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.

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.

Skills

ArcGIS Pro

Spatial analytics

Cartography

Geoprocessing

Data management

QA/QC

Education

Tertiary GIS qualification

Tools

ArcGIS Online

ArcGIS Field Maps

FME

Python

JavaScript

SQL

ModelBuilder

Arcade

Job description

Fortescue is seeking a Biodiversity & Geospatial Specialist to support the GIS environment for the Belinga Project in Gabon, with collaboration across Gabon and Perth. You will apply advanced ArcGIS skills to deliver high‑quality geospatial products and ensure data governance, QA/QC, and secure data handling.

The role involves data management, field data integration, and stakeholder collaboration across multidisciplinary teams in a dynamic mining context, reporting to the Principal Geospatial