Principal - Energy & Power

Fortescue; Perth; On-site; AUD 250,000 - 380,000; Full time

Job summary

Fortescue is seeking a Senior Principal – Energy to lead the commercial management of high-value gas and electricity agreements as part of Fortescue’s decarbonisation strategy. The role requires steering procurement, negotiating complex contracts, and advising senior leadership on market positioning.

You will engage with regulators and strategic counterparties, shaping commercial strategies for Fortescue’s evolving energy portfolio while delivering value, governance, and risk mitigation in a

Qualifications

• Significant experience in energy or resources focusing on commercial negotiation and contract management.
• Experience with electricity and gas markets and regulatory frameworks.
• Strong influencing, communication, and senior stakeholder engagement skills.
• Strategic thinker with ability to translate market dynamics into commercial outcomes.
• Agile, resilient and able to operate in ambiguity within a large ASX-listed company.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end procurement across Fortescue's Energy portfolio and decarbonisation initiatives.
• Develop and implement commercial negotiation strategies for high-value energy contracts.
• Provide strategic guidance on gas and electricity market positioning to senior leadership.
• Manage supplier relationships and contract lifecycle to optimise value and risk.

Skills

Commercial negotiation

Contract management

Energy markets knowledge

Strategic leadership

Stakeholder engagement

Governance & compliance

Education

Tertiary qualifications in engineering, commerce, law or related fields

Job description

Our Opportunity

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

Roster: Monday to Friday

An opportunity has arisen to join Fortescue’s Energy Operations business unit in a pivotal senior role within commercial energy management. The ideal candidate will be an experienced commercial or technical manager in the energy or resources industry willing to step up to the challenge of being part of an innovative and results driven organisation that is leading the world in decarbonising heavy industry.

As Principal – Energy, you will lead the commercial management of high value, business critical gas and electricity agreements, applying your commercial and technical expertise to support Fortescue’s decarbonisation strategy.

This role is central to shaping and executing commercial strategies that enable the transition of Fortescue’s energy portfolio, ensuring value delivery, regulatory alignment, and risk mitigation. You will engage directly with senior leadership, regulatory bodies, and strategic counterparties, operating at the forefront of Australia’s evolving energy landscape.

We are seeking an experienced commercial or technical leader from the energy or resources sector who is motivated by innovation, decarbonisation, and delivering measurable outcomes in a complex and fast-evolving environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end procurement activities across the Energy portfolio, including supporting Fortescue’s decarbonisation initiatives.
• Develop and execute commercial negotiation strategies for complex, high-risk, high-value energy contracts which drive value for Fortescue and our supplier partners.
• Provide strategic recommendations to senior leadership on gas and electricity market positioning and contracting structures.
• Identify and deliver value optimisation opportunities across Fortescue’s energy agreements.

Regulatory and market engagement

• Operate as a key liaison in strategic internal and external meetings including the Clean Energy Regulator, the Pilbara Independent System Operator, the Economic Regulation Authority and other regulatory bodies, managing the relationship and developing expertise.
• Develop deep expertise in relevant regulatory frameworks to support Fortescue’s energy transition.
• Provide internal advisory support on regulatory compliance, legislative developments, and governance requirements.

Contract and relationship management

• Oversee contract lifecycle management to ensure performance, cost efficiency, and risk mitigation.
• Manage strategic supplier relationships to deliver value, resilience, and long-term partnership outcomes.
• Proactively assess and manage commercial risks through robust governance and compliance practices.

Leadership

• Build trusted relationships with internal stakeholders to ensure full alignment of procurement effort with business objectives.
• Represent Fortescue in strategic internal and external forums.
• Provide leadership and mentoring to team members, supporting capability development and talent management initiatives.

Qualifications And Experience

• Significant experience in the energy or resources sector, specialising in commercial negotiation and contract management.
• Electricity, gas and regulatory experience is essential.
• Strategic thinker with the ability to translate market complexity into actionable commercial outcomes.
• Strong influencing and communication skills, with experience engaging senior stakeholders and regulators.
• Highly organised with strong self-management and prioritisation capabilities.
• Agile mindset with the ability to challenge conventional thinking and operate effectively in ambiguity.
• Resilient, adaptable, and outcome focused.
• Tertiary qualifications in engineering, commerce, law or related fields will be highly desirable.
• Ability to effectively operate within the governance and compliance frameworks of a large ASX-listed organisation.

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.