Environment Advisor

Fortescue; Western Australia; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Fortescue's Solomon mine is seeking an Environmental professional to monitor environmental performance, support compliance with approvals and legislation, and promote sound environmental practices across Pilbara sites.

The role reports to the Environment Operations Superintendent and provides practical advice to site personnel, delivers awareness activities, and supports incident investigations and regulatory reporting. Roster details: 8D/6R - FIFO ex Perth.

Qualifications

• Degree in Environmental Science, Management, Engineering or related discipline
• 2–3 years’ experience in the resources sector
• Understanding of environmental management systems
• Strong knowledge of relevant environmental legislation
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to coordinate and prioritise competing tasks
• Practical, can-do approach
• Proficient in Microsoft Office

Responsibilities

• Undertake field monitoring including surface water, groundwater, dust and soil sampling and assess results against trigger levels and long-term trends
• Verify environmental approval requirements are implemented and track disturbance against approved limits
• Support incident investigations and development of corrective actions
• Prepare annual statutory environmental compliance reports
• Provide environmental advice to site teams and deliver regular communications and awareness packages
• Conduct workplace inspections to support compliance and identify opportunities for improvement
• Explore technology and innovation to improve safety and efficiency

Skills

Environmental knowledge

Communication skills

Project coordination

MS Office

Compliance awareness

Education

Environmental degree

Job description

Our Opportunity

Work Location: Fortescue's Solomon mine is located on the traditional lands of the Eastern Guruma and Yindjibarndi peoples.
Roster: 8D/6R - FIFO ex Perth

Join Fortescue's Environment Operations team and help support responsible operations across our Pilbara sites. In this site-based role, you'll monitor environmental performance, support compliance with approvals and legislation, and work closely with operational teams to promote sound environmental practices.

Reporting to the Environment Operations Superintendent, you'll provide practical advice and guidance to site personnel, deliver environmental awareness activities, and identify opportunities to improve how we manage our environmental responsibilities.

Key Responsibilities

• Undertake field monitoring, including surface water, groundwater, dust and soil sampling, and assess results against trigger levels and long-term trends.
• Verify that environmental approval requirements are being implemented and track disturbance against approved limits.
• Support incident investigations and the development of corrective actions.
• Prepare annual statutory environmental compliance reports.
• Provide environmental advice to site teams and deliver regular communications and awareness packages.
• Conduct workplace inspections to support compliance and identify opportunities for improvement.
• Explore technology and innovation, such as telemetry and drone technology, to improve safety and efficiency.

Qualifications And Experience

• Degree in Environmental Science, Environmental Management, Environmental Engineering or a related discipline
• Two to three years' experience in the resources sector
• Understanding of environmental management systems
• Strong knowledge of relevant state and federal environmental legislation and its application in the resources sector
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to coordinate and prioritise competing tasks
• Practical, can-do approach
• Proficient in Microsoft Office

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.