Fortescue reviews

3.5

63% would recommend to a friend

(402 total reviews)
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Neville Power

56% approve of CEO

54% positive business outlook

Fortescue has an employee rating of 3.5 out of 5 stars, based on 402 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have a good working experience there. The Fortescue employee rating is in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) for employers within the Energía, minería e infraestructura pública industry (3.7 stars).

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402 reviews
1.0
Mar 13, 2023

Strong Start but Lost Its Focus and Compassion

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Pros

Nice facility (Bennett Street) and centrally located. The freedom-driven culture *used* to be fantastic. It disintegrated several months ago. Work-from-home flexibility.

Cons

Evaporation of what used to be a great culture. Toxic management. This is a quickly sinking ship - if you are still there, pursue other options. Long hours with no recognition. Senior management and HR turn a blind eye to bullying and harassment. DISORGANISED. Zero communication from leadership. Hurry up and wait attitude. Senior execs, especially Hutch and Forrest, are all bravado but no action. Terrible how they treated hundreds of people in massive layoffs, zero notice. Recruitment freeze in place since Sep 22 with no communication.

1.0
Jul 27, 2025

Toxic

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Pros

None that I can think about

Cons

Toxic. Hypocritical. Disheartening. Fortescue paints a polished picture to the public, but behind the scenes it's a very different story. The workplace is marred by favoritism, racism, nepotism, and just about every other “-ism” that creates division and disillusionment. > You won’t see it at first glance — the slogans, posters, and safety briefings all promote inclusion and respect. But the actual culture on the ground tells another story entirely. Seeing is believing. > If you're not part of the favoured few, expect to be overlooked, ignored, or sidelined — no matter how skilled or dedicated you are. It's a place where who you know matters more than what you contribute, and where the silent suffering of many is masked by surface-level PR.

2.0
Feb 6, 2025
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Pros

- Industry standard pay - Great location, easy to commute to. - Parking Facilities

Cons

Not a supportive environment for women – Favoritism, Nepotism, and Lack of Development Opportunities. Fortescue Metals is not a welcoming or fair workplace for women. Favouritism and nepotism are deeply entrenched, with unskilled managers—predominantly male—being promoted over more qualified individuals. There is little to no investment in employee training or upskilling, so career growth is stagnant. Critical business capabilities such as cyber security assessments, project management, Agile practices, and New Ways of Working (NWOW) are heavily outsourced. This leaves limited opportunities for employees to develop these skills internally or contribute meaningfully in those areas. Overall, it’s a disappointing environment if you’re seeking fairness, support, and career development.

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