Community Administration and Support

Fortescue; Town Of Port Hedland; On-site; AUD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading mining company is seeking a Community Administration and Support professional based in Port Hedland. You will coordinate the community office, provide administrative assistance, and represent the company at various community events. Ideal candidates should have at least 3 years of relevant experience and strong communication skills. The role is residential and will contribute to community engagement efforts.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of experience in an administration or communication role.
• High level professional communication skills.
• Must hold a valid driver’s license.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate the South Hedland Fortescue Community office and respond to enquiries.
• Provide administration support to the Pilbara Community team.
• Represent Fortescue at community events.

Skills

Administration experience

Professional communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Data management

Computer literacy

Job description

Our Opportunity

Work Location: Fortescue’s Hedland Operations are located on the traditional lands of the Kariyarra people

Roster: Monday – Friday - Residential in Hedland

The role is offered on a fixed-term basis until October 2026. The residential, Hedland-based Community Administration and Support position is responsible for providing administration support to Fortescue's Community Office in South Hedland, and representing Fortescue through a variety of community-related activities, forums and events.

Key Responsibilities

• Coordinate the South Hedland Fortescue Community office and respond to all visitor, phone and email enquiries in a professional and friendly manner.
• Provide administration support to the Pilbara Community team as required including the Pilbara Community Grants program and local sponsorships.
• Responsible for all data entry including, updating and maintaining spreadsheets, submitting purchase order requests and processing invoices.
• Represent Fortescue at community events and on key committees, which involves weekend and after hour events.
• Provide Fortescue Pilbara residential staff with regular information about community activities.

Qualifications And Experience

• Minimum 3 years’ experience in an administration or a communication role.
• Qualification and/or previous experience in community activities, not for profits, events or similar field desirable.
• High computer literacy with demonstrated ability to learn and adapt quickly to different systems.
• Proficient in data management and reporting.
• High level professional communication skills, including written communication.
• High level interpersonal skills - ability to interact with a variety of people in a pleasant and professional manner.
• Must hold a valid driver’s license and be competent in operating a manual vehicle.

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.

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.

https://fortescue.com/careers