Heritage Field Officer

Country/Region: AU State: WA City: Perth Job ID: 10695

Our Opportunity

Work Location: Across all Fortescue Pilbara Operations

Roster: 14D/14R - FIFO ex Perth

Fortescue’s Cultural Heritage team is looking for a motivated Heritage Compliance Field Officer to ensure the protection and management of cultural heritage across our operations. This role involves working closely with internal and external stakeholders to comply with heritage laws and preserve cultural sites in line with Fortescue’s values.

Based in either the Western or Eastern Hub, the officer will facilitate heritage fieldwork, including consultations with Traditional Owners, present educational materials, ensure Land Use Certificate (LUC) compliance, investigate heritage non-compliance, and manage safety during field activities.

You will play a key role in meeting obligations under the Aboriginal Cultural Heritage Act, Social/Cultural Heritage Management Plans, Land Access Agreements, and other commitments, supporting Fortescue’s regulatory compliance and stakeholder relationships.

Key Responsibilities

• Coordinate and monitor heritage surveys and field activities to ensure compliance with cultural heritage legislation and Fortescue’s heritage commitments.

• Facilitate consultation with Traditional Owners and other stakeholders during heritage-related fieldwork activities, ensuring adherence to regulatory requirements and best practices.

• Present heritage educational material and raise awareness of cultural heritage protection across Fortescue’s operational teams and other stakeholders.

• Investigate heritage non-compliance incidents and document findings to ensure proper corrective actions are taken.

• Oversee and manage the safety of all personnel, including heritage consultants, Traditional Owners, and Fortescue staff, during heritage-related activities in the field.

• Foster positive relations with key internal and external stakeholders to support operational and project objectives.

Qualifications and Experience

• Ability to work safely and effectively within a diverse, multi-disciplinary team.

• Strong knowledge of heritage protection, land management, and Native Title laws.

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and other software tools; ability to quickly adapt to new software.

• Strong interpersonal skills, with the ability to build and maintain relationships across a range of stakeholders.

• Flexible and able to work in a dynamic, changing environment with evolving project requirements.

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.

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