Mine Geologist

About the Company

AngloGold Ashanti Australia (AGA) is a global gold producer committed to responsible mining and community partnership. Belong at AngloGold Ashanti Australia and make gold a part of your story. A story of exploring, mining, and processing one of the world’s most sought-after precious metals.

There is a focus on community support, environmental stewardship and contributing to local and national economies. Come and be part of our team — a team committed to building a better future. Be known. Be valued. Be recognised.

The Opportunity

At AGA, we value diverse perspectives. If you’re ready to take on challenges and make an impact, we’d love to hear from you – even if you don’t meet every requirement. Apply and let’s start the conversation. We are seeking an experienced Mine Geologist to join our Geology team at Sunrise Dam. This is an initial 12-month fixed-term position based on an 8/6 roster, with flights from Perth or Kalgoorlie, and the opportunity to transition into a permanent role based on performance.

Reporting to the Senior Mine Geologist, this role is responsible for all aspects of production activities, including grade control, data validation, liaising with contractors, and the inspection and monitoring of mining activities, ensuring short-term planning targets are achieved.

About the Role

• Adhering to all safety procedures, identifying hazards and reporting incidents, always working in a safe manner.
• Designing grade control drilling programs for short- and medium-term planning requirements.
• Scheduling and coordinating grade control drilling activities, ensuring that all activities maintain a high level of safety and sample QAQC.
• Geological mapping and interpretation.
• Validation and analysis of QAQC data relating to drilling, sampling and assaying. Ensuring high quality sampling and lab protocols are upheld.
• Interrogation of grade control models for mine reconciliations through mine block generation.
• Contribute to short- and medium-term mining schedules and co-ordination of material movement and crusher feed with the Mining Alliance partners.
• Assist in stockpile management, mine to mill and resource reconciliations.
• Liaising with external contractors on a daily and weekly basis.
• Deep understanding of blast movement technologies to assist the mining team with material movement.
• Contribute to the continuous improvement of the operation by constructively identifying opportunities and testing solutions.

About You / Requirements

• Tertiary qualifications in Geology
• Prior experience in open pit and/or underground mine geology
• Demonstrated commitment to safety, quality, and teamwork
• A high degree of organisational and administrative skills
• Excellent communication & people skills
• Strong grasp of mining geology, including gold sampling and assaying, geological interpretation, grade modelling, and open cut mining methods
• Proficiency in Vulcan, Datashed, and MP3 estimation software, or equivalent
• Current manual Western Australian ‘C’ class driver’s licence
• Australian Permanent Residency or Citizenship (mandatory)
• A current National Police Clearance

Culture and Benefits

We foster a workplace built on dignity and respect. We offer challenging work, competitive pay that’s regularly reviewed, and opportunities for career growth. At AGAA, learning is a shared responsibility, and your development matters to us. Your benefits will include:

• Top Tier Gold Cover Private Health Insurance for you and your family (fully paid)
• Flexible working policy
• Attractive Annual Bonus
• Opportunity to work for an endorsed WORK180, and an accredited Menopause Friendly employer
• 26 weeks primary and 8 weeks secondary paid Parental Leave
• Access to a wide range of training and development opportunities and further study assistance
• Active committees driving a culture of Inclusion and Belonging
• Giving back to your community with Volunteering Leave
• Salary sacrifice and Novated Lease options

Our full list of benefits and why we are recognised as an Endorsed Employer for Women by WORK180 can be seen on the WORK180 website. AGAA recognises that standard recruitment processes are not accessible to everyone. If there are any accommodations or supports that would assist you in participating in the recruitment process for this role, please reach out to our Inclusion, Diversity, and Equity team at InclDiversityEquity@anglogoldashanti.com.

About us

At AngloGold Ashanti, we pride ourselves on having a collaborative workplace that is focused on providing a safe and inclusive environment for all. We want to create an environment where people feel comfortable to bring their whole, authentic self to work and feel safe, respected, and valued while doing so**.**

AngloGold Ashanti is one of the world's largest gold producers with operations and projects spanning across four continents. Our globally diverse, world-class portfolio is supported by focused exploration in the established and new gold producing regions of the world. We offer a working environment that allows every employee to contribute, learn and flourish.

In Australia we own and manage the Sunrise Dam Gold Mine, and the Tropicana Gold Mine (70% AGA owned 30% Regis Resources). These are two of Western Australia’s premier gold operations, with ongoing investment and exploration taking place across both open pit and underground operations at each site.

How to Apply

Website: www.anglogoldashanti.com For accommodations or supports in recruitment, contact InclDiversityEquity@anglogoldashanti.com.