Senior Mine Closure Planner - Flexible Perth Role

Fortescue; Perth; Hybrid; AUD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Fortescue is seeking a Senior Mine Closure Planner to lead the development and delivery of Mine Closure Plans across the mine life cycle, ensuring WA regulatory compliance and alignment with sustainability goals. The role requires strong collaboration with studies, mine planning, environment, heritage and communities.

You will manage closure-related risks, contribute to land-use strategies, and prepare clear technical documents, cost estimates and procedures while spending occasional site visits.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years' environmental management experience in mining.
• Experience preparing mine closure plans in line with WA regulations.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively.
• Cross-functional collaboration and risk management experience.
• Familiarity with GIS and Vulcan is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Lead development and ongoing improvement of Mine Closure Plans (MCPs) in collaboration with technical and approvals teams, aligning with WA legislation and Fortescue’s internal standards.
• Integrate closure planning into life-of-mine (LOM) planning by working closely with teams across Studies, Mine Planning, Operations, Environment, Heritage and Communities.
• Identify closure-related risks and contribute to sustainable post-mining land use by developing and supporting appropriate strategies.
• Partner with internal teams to plan and carry out trials and initiatives that address closure knowledge gaps, enhance understanding of land and water systems, and refine rehabilitation approaches.
• Prepare clear, professional documentation for both internal and external stakeholders, including presentations, technical reports, cost estimates, and procedures.

Skills

Critical thinking

Communication

Collaborative

Independent work

Education

Tertiary qualifications in a relevant discipline

Tools

GIS

Vulcan

Job description

Fortescue is seeking a Senior Mine Closure Planner to lead the development and delivery of Mine Closure Plans across the mine life cycle, ensuring WA regulatory compliance and alignment with sustainability goals. The role requires strong collaboration with studies, mine planning, environment, heritage and communities.

You will manage closure-related risks, contribute to land-use strategies, and prepare clear technical documents, cost estimates and procedures while spending occasional site visits.