Principal Sustainability (Nature): Biodiversity, Risk & Strategy

Fortescue Pre-Order Sales; Western Australia; On-site; AUD 180,000 - 270,000; Full time

Job summary

Fortescue in Perth seeks a Principal, Sustainability (Nature) to lead nature-related risk assessments and drive TNFD disclosures across our global operations. You will partner with Sustainability, Operations, Risk, Finance and Engineering to translate environmental dependencies into strategic, evidence-based decisions.

This senior role demands advanced analytical skills, stakeholder engagement, and the ability to influence executive teams toward credible environmental outcomes and resilient

Qualifications

• Experience leading nature-related risk and opportunity assessments incl. biodiversity and water.
• Strong understanding of nature-related sustainability frameworks incl. TNFD.
• Experience engaging across large international organisations and functions.
• Excellent data analysis, statistics and modelling for spatial/ecological data.
• Experience in resources, energy, manufacturing, heavy industry or ASX-listed company valued.
• Knowledge of water/coastal/freshwater ecosystems and related risks desirable.
• Clear communication translating technical findings for senior leaders and teams.
• Advanced degree with postgraduate qualifications or professional accreditation valued.

Responsibilities

• Lead nature-related risk and opportunity assessments across operations and value chains.
• Perform location-based assessments using spatial and ecological data.
• Develop TNFD-aligned disclosure inputs with robust methodologies and documentation.
• Advise on nature frameworks and their implications for strategy and risk planning.
• Analyze implications of nature risks across financial, regulatory and strategic dimensions.
• Recommend mitigation and monitoring measures to integrate nature into projects.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams and external specialists on workstreams.
• Support targets, governance reporting and benchmarking against industry practices.

Skills

Stakeholder engagement

Communication

Analytical thinking

Education

Advanced degree in relevant discipline

Postgraduate qualifications / accreditation

Job description

Fortescue in Perth seeks a Principal, Sustainability (Nature) to lead nature-related risk assessments and drive TNFD disclosures across our global operations. You will partner with Sustainability, Operations, Risk, Finance and Engineering to translate environmental dependencies into strategic, evidence-based decisions.

This senior role demands advanced analytical skills, stakeholder engagement, and the ability to influence executive teams toward credible environmental outcomes and resilient