Biodiversity GIS Specialist — Global Projects

Fortescue Metals Group; Western Australia; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Fortescue Metals Group is seeking a Biodiversity & Geospatial Specialist to support the GIS operating environment for the Belinga project in Gabon, while aligning with Fortescue standards in Perth and Gabon. The role delivers high-quality geospatial products for exploration, land management and environmental outcomes.

You will work with multidisciplinary teams across Gabon and Perth, applying spatial data management and governance to deliver accurate outputs and provide training to local users,

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.
• Experience managing large or sensitive biodiversity, environmental or ecological datasets.

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

ArcGIS Online

QA/QC

Data management

Spatial analysis

Cartography

Web maps

Data governance

Field data collection

Stakeholder engagement

Education

Tertiary qualification

Tools

ArcGIS Field Maps

Mobile GIS data collection

Land Management System

Job description

Fortescue Metals Group is seeking a Biodiversity & Geospatial Specialist to support the GIS operating environment for the Belinga project in Gabon, while aligning with Fortescue standards in Perth and Gabon. The role delivers high-quality geospatial products for exploration, land management and environmental outcomes.

You will work with multidisciplinary teams across Gabon and Perth, applying spatial data management and governance to deliver accurate outputs and provide training to local users,