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 Opportunity
Work Location: Port Hedland- Fortescue’s Hedland Operations are located on the traditional lands of the Kariyarra people.
Roster: 8 Days On / 6 Days Off | FIFO ex Perth or Residential at Port Hedland
Lead with Purpose. Drive Safety Excellence. Make a Difference.
Fortescue is on the lookout for a driven and experienced Health & Safety Superintendent to join our Hedland Operations team in Port Hedland. This critical leadership role offers the opportunity to influence health and safety outcomes across our dynamic operations, while helping shape a culture grounded in Fortescue’s values of empowerment, integrity, and safety.
Reporting to the Integrated Operations Health & Safety Manager, you’ll play a key role in leading day-to-day safety performance, driving systems compliance, and championing proactive safety initiatives — all while mentoring and coaching line leaders and senior management to embed a strong safety-first mindset across the workforce.
This role offers the flexibility of either a FIFO lifestyle from Perth or the opportunity to live residentially in Port Hedland.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide strong leadership and guidance in all aspects of health and safety across Port & Rail operations
- Drive compliance with Fortescue’s H&S Management System, supporting continuous improvement and embedding a culture of Zero Harm
- Coach senior leaders and front-line teams to build capability and foster ownership of safe work practices
- Lead and facilitate risk assessments, audits, investigations (ICAM), and critical control verifications
- Monitor key safety metrics and trends, providing data-driven insights to inform decisions and influence behaviour
- Support and oversee contractor safety management processes
- Engage with injury management teams to ensure seamless integration and effective response and management of injuries
- Liaise with regulators, consultants, and key stakeholders to maintain compliance and strong working relationships
- Contribute to and track progress against the HSES Strategic Plan and annual safety improvement initiatives
Qualifications and Experience
- Minimum of 7 years’ experience in Health & Safety roles, with proven success in a Superintendent or Senior Safety Lead position
- Tertiary qualifications in Occupational Health, Safety, Hygiene, or equivalent
- Strong background in mining, ports, rail or heavy industrial/construction environments
- Lead Auditor qualification and deep understanding of WHS legislation and regulations
- Demonstrated experience developing and implementing risk management frameworks
- Skilled in influencing, coaching, and engaging teams at all levels — from field teams to senior leadership
- Practical mindset, capable of navigating complex issues and delivering workable, high-impact solutions
- Excellent stakeholder engagement, communication, and organisational skills
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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Internal Candidates / Current Contractors please apply via Success Factors Careers Portal. For further information on how to apply please visit the Fortescue Hub.
Fortescue reserves the right to close applications early should a suitable pool of candidates be identified. Fortescue will never contact you to ask for payment of any kind, whether directly or through a third party.
