Master Data Specialist

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:  Fortescue’s Perth CBD office located on the traditional lands of the Whadjuk people.

Roster: Monday to Friday (flexible hours, with childcare creche available)

The Fortescue team are genuinely committed to provide a caring and inclusive workplace for our employees to grow and flourish towards their full potential. With Family at the heart of our values, we offer family friendly, flexible work arrangements that allow for a happy work/life balance.

We are seeking a Master Data Specialist to join our Asset & Materials Management Process, Systems & Assurance team. In this role, you will play a crucial part in ensuring the accuracy, consistency, and integrity of our enterprise data. You will be responsible for managing master data processes, maintaining data quality, and supporting governance initiatives to drive operational excellence.

Key Responsibilities

• Data Management: Maintain, update, and validate master data across multiple systems, ensuring compliance with data governance standards.
• Governance & Compliance: Support the implementation of master data policies, ensuring alignment with business rules, architecture and regulatory requirements.
• Quality & Integrity: Monitor data quality, perform audits, and resolve discrepancies to enhance data accuracy and consistency.
• Collaboration: Work closely with cross-functional teams, including IT, Finance, Supply Chain, and Operations, to ensure seamless data integration and adherence to governance frameworks.
• Process Improvement: Identify opportunities to enhance data management processes, drive automation, and implement best practices for efficiency.
• Issue Resolution: Troubleshoot and resolve data-related issues in a timely manner, acting as a key contact for master data inquiries.
• Reporting & Insights: Generate reports and insights from master data to support business decision-making and strategic initiatives.

Qualifications and Experience

• Experience in master data management (MDM), data governance, or a similar role.
• Strong knowledge of data governance principles, policies, and best practices.
• Proficiency in SAP and data management tools.
• Analytical mindset with excellent attention to detail and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to collaborate with stakeholders across multiple departments and drive data governance initiatives.
• Strong communication skills to convey complex data issues in an understandable manner.
• Experience with data quality frameworks, validation techniques, and automation tools is a plus.

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.

https://fortescue.com/careers 

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.