At Fortescue Future Industries (FFI) we are leading the global energy transition by developing a portfolio of renewable energy and green hydrogen projects.

Our large scale, low-cost hydropower, geothermal, solar and wind assets will support establishment of green energy and green product industries around the world.

FFI is committed to building thriving communities by delivering social, environmental and economic benefits.

Executive Assistant - Legal Department

Work Location: Perth

Roster: Monday to Friday

As the successful candidate, you will report in to the General Manager - Legal providing integral support to the legal team and be required to manage competing priorities in a professional and timely manner.

Key accountabilities will include:

• Preparation of documents, emails, advice, board and executive papers and support for General Manager - Legal
• Scheduling meetings and travel bookings to support team members
• Attending to various accounts payable functions, including purchase requisitions, purchase orders, and new vendor on-boarding and processing
• Credit card reconciliation and expense claims
• Maintaining professional development records
• Assisting the team with formatting and document preparation
• Administrative support tasks, including document control, scanning etc
• Constantly interacting with others in a positive and professional way to ensure that assigned tasks are completed on a timely basis

Qualifications and skills required:

• Similar experience in a similar role, with experience in a legal environment or a law firm will be highly regarded
• Demonstrated experience providing high quality support to General Manager/ Legal team
• High levels of confidentiality
• Exceptional time management and organisational skills
• Ability to show initiative, pre-empt problems and provide solutions
• Expertise in all levels of computer operation and Microsoft Office Software Systems
• SAP and Ariba experience highly regarded
• The successful candidate may be offered the opportunity to travel for business purposes, therefore international experience and/or foreign language skills, will be highly regarded

Candidates must be able to bring a flexible mindset, challenge traditional thinking, and be prepared to work outside of their comfort zone.

Our values drive our culture and performance through a strong focus on safety, family and determination. We celebrate and respect people's differences and commit to providing an inclusive work environment. This is an exciting time to join Fortescue.

We encourage Aboriginal Australians and female candidates to apply.

www.fmgl.com.au/jobs-at-fortescue

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

Applications close: 30 Jul 2021 W. Australia Standard Time