Program Coordinator - Innovation

About the role

Fortescue is seeking a highly organised and proactive Program Coordinator to provide executive, technology portfolio and strategy support to the Science Director at its Perth office (841 Abernethy Road, Forrestfield). The role maintains oversight of priority science and technology activities, prepares clear information for planning and decision-making, and manages meetings, commitments and follow-up actions. The roster is Monday to Friday, with some flexibility required for travel to other Perth office locations.

Key responsibilities

• Act as the Science Director's key coordination point, managing priorities, scheduling and requests, anticipating needs and escalating significant matters
• Coordinate science and innovation portfolio governance, including planning reviews, meetings, agendas, decision records and follow-up actions
• Maintain oversight of priority programs, tracking milestones, resources, budgets, risks and dependencies
• Consolidate technical, commercial and operational information into briefings, reports, business cases and recommendations
• Coordinate across Science, Engineering, Operations, Commercial and Finance teams, clarifying responsibilities and escalating risks
• Manage engagement with universities, research organisations, government bodies and technology partners
• Monitor budgets, resources, procurement and financial records, supporting compliance with corporate processes
• Maintain portfolio dashboards, reporting tools, governance records and systems
• Handle confidential and commercially sensitive information with accurate records and proper document control

Required profile

• Demonstrated experience in executive support, project or program coordination, business support or a similar role
• Bachelor's degree in a science or commerce field, with relevant experience in an innovation environment
• Strong planning, organisation and administrative skills, able to manage competing priorities and deadlines
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including summarising complex information
• Ability to work independently and build effective relationships across multidisciplinary teams

Required skills

• Intermediate to advanced Microsoft Office
• Confidence using project or information management systems
• Sound judgement and discretion with confidential information
• Experience with SAP, budget tracking, procurement or project reporting is desirable