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Communications Specialist

Job no: 513502

Work type: Fixed-term Fortescue Employee

Location: Perth

Fortescue is now consistently producing 175-180 million tonnes of iron ore per year and has an exciting future ahead as it diversifies from a pure play iron ore producer to a green renewables and resources company.

The company is scheduled to commence production at its Iron Bridge magnetite mine in mid-2022.

Iron Bridge is Fortescue's US$2.6 billion project, set to deliver 22mtpa of high grade 67% Fe magnetite concentrate product. Located 145km by road south of Port Hedland, the mine will deliver an innovative process design and industry-leading energy efficient operation.

Communications Specialist

Work Location: Fortescue's Iron Bridge project is located on the traditional lands of the Nyamal people.

Roster: Monday - Friday

Duration: 6 months

Working as part of the Iron Bridge Operations and Corporate Affairs team, your role is to support and contribute to the delivery of the communications strategy for Iron Bridge through the following deliverables:

Key accountabilities will include:

• Support delivery of engaging and innovative content across internal and external platforms to support the recruitment objectives for Iron Bridge, aligned with diversity targets
• Develop social media content for use across multiple platforms including LinkedIn, Facebook and Twitter to support the Iron Bridge external communications strategy and recruitment objectives
• Support photography and video production requirements to create high-quality digital content for both internal and external publication
• Prepare content for internal communications channels to support project and operations milestones, team and management profiles and employment opportunities
• Provide graphic design support to deliver high-quality and innovative communications material that support communications objectives
• Maintain the Fortescue and Iron Bridge brands in all communication material
• Regular site travel is required

Qualifications and skills required:

• 3+ years' experience preferred
• University degree in relevant discipline
• Comfortable in a fast-paced environment
• Excellent written, verbal and interpersonal communication skills
• Ability to write engaging content for digital communications channels
• Experience using graphic design software such as Adobe Creative Suite
• Experience using digital software to deliver video production and editing (inc. filming) preferred
• Knowledge of social media best practice and requirements for each platform
• Experience and understanding of mining industry and operations highly preferred
• An understanding of the requirements and standards for an ASX listed organisation preferred

At Fortescue, we treat our team mates as though they are family. We appreciate everyone's contribution and know that a diverse workforce creates a safer, more engaged and productive working environment.

Our aim is to have a workforce that reflects the community in which we live, and we encourage females, Aboriginal Australians, those identifying as LGBTIQ+, people of all ages and culturally diverse backgrounds to apply for this role.

Fortescue reserves the right to close applications early should a suitable pool of candidates be identified.

Applications close: 11 Mar 2022 W. Australia Standard Time