Geologist

Our Opportunity

Location: Perth Office – Fortescue’s Perth office is located on the traditional lands of the Whadjuk Noongar people – Ad hoc site travel required

Roster : Monday to Friday

**Summary
**Fortescue is seeking experienced Copper Exploration Geologists to join our Global Projects & Evaluations team, providing independent technical advice across our global copper growth pipeline and broader asset portfolio.

As part of the Exploration Projects and Evaluations team, you will evaluate exploration projects and new business opportunities, identifying geological risks, upside potential and key value drivers. Working closely with Corporate Development, Exploration teams and senior leadership, you will deliver clear technical recommendations to support investment, acquisition, partnership and portfolio decisions.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead technical screening, evaluation and due diligence of early-stage exploration and advanced third-party opportunities.
• Interpret geological, geochemical, geophysical, drilling and resource datasets to assess project risks and opportunities.
• Recommend next steps to support investment and project advancement decisions.
• Coordinate technical data-room reviews, site visits, specialist studies and external consultant assessments.
• Partner with Corporate Development to inform acquisition, investment, partnership and portfolio decisions.
• Provide technical advice to senior leadership, translating complex geological information into clear recommendations.
• Build collaborative relationships across technical, commercial and corporate teams.
• Undertake international travel and site-based project reviews as required.
• Champion safety, integrity, respect, environmental responsibility and continuous improvement.

Qualifications and Experience

• Degree in Geology or a related earth science discipline; postgraduate qualifications highly regarded.
• Extensive experience evaluating copper exploration projects, from early exploration through to post-resource stages.
• Demonstrated technical due diligence experience, including geological models, exploration datasets and project upside assessment.
• Strong understanding of porphyry copper and epithermal systems, including high-sulphidation environments; exposure to sedimentary-hosted and IOCG systems highly regarded.
• Sound technical judgement in assessing geological potential, material risks, resource confidence and project advancement opportunities.