Principal, Port, Rail & State Agreements

Key Responsibilities

• Provide strategic oversight and leadership in the management of Fortescue’s State Agreements and Port Agreements, ensuring alignment with corporate objectives and long-term planning. 
• Lead the coordination of complex approvals (from advice, submission to compliance), ensuring critical studies, projects, and operational scopes are delivered on schedule.
• Oversee compliance obligations associated with State Agreements and Port Approvals and Port Agreements, including reporting and internal Land Use Certificate (LUC) assessments.
• Act as a senior point of contact for government agencies administering State and Port Agreements, managing relationships and influencing outcomes.
• Build and maintain strong, strategic relationships across the business to support operational and project delivery.
• Provide advice to internal stakeholders on statutory obligations, risks, and approval pathways.
• Drive continuous improvement in approvals processes, systems, and stakeholder engagement approaches.
• Provide informal leadership to Advisors and Specialists within the team, supporting capability development, prioritisation, and quality of outputs.
• Support the Manager in team coordination, workload management, and acting in a leadership capacity when required.