Mining Engineer: Underground Production

About the Company

AngloGold Ashanti is a global gold mining company with a diverse, high-quality portfolio of operations, projects and exploration activities across 10 countries on four continents. We pursue value-creating opportunities involving other minerals, where we can leverage our existing assets, shareholdings, skills, and experience.

At AngloGold Ashanti, we assure you of work that carries significance and creates tangible results. What we do goes beyond mining. We build livelihoods in communities, champion environmental stewardship, and strengthen local and national economies. Our leaders and teams are committed to listening to and supporting each other, valuing differences, and embracing equity. We are convinced that greatness only happens when we prioritize these behaviors and the well-being of every person.

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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 currently seeking a Mining Engineer: Underground Production to join our Underground team at Tropicana Gold Mine. Reporting to the Senior Mining Engineer, the purpose of this role is to coordinate production drilling and stoping activities related to drilling and blasting in order to achieve schedule targets. The Drill and Blast Engineers report to and liaise with the Alternate Underground Manager to facilitate the achievement of production targets relating to stope ore movement and drilling activities. This role is offered on an 8 days on/6 days off FIFO roster, with direct flights provided to site from Perth and/or Kalgoorlie.

About the Role

• Be an active safety leader in line with company values, policies, and procedures
• Collaborate with contracting partners to ensure compliance with the mining plan
• Complete stope drill designs, charge plans, and reconciliations in line with business requirements
• Ensure production excellence by participating in QAQC activities for blasting
• Complete slot raising designs, remote plans, and void management plans in line with site procedures
• Demonstrate active field leadership through regular underground inspections
• Provide mentorship to graduates
• Take the lead on business objectives and projects
• Contribute to business improvement initiatives
• Ensure the health and safety of underground workers through detailed and accurate technical plans in line with the WHS Act

About You / Requirements

• A degree in Mining Engineering
• Previous experience in underground production activities
• Effective time management and decision-making skills
• Strong leadership and communication skills
• Existing permanent working rights in Australia
• A Western Australian “C” Class Driver’s Licence (manual required)
• The ability to obtain a new National Police Clearance
• The ability to obtain a Dangerous Goods Licence

Qualifications & Certifications

• Degree in Mining Engineering
• Western Australian C Class Driver’s Licence (manual)
• National Police Clearance
• Dangerous Goods Licence

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.

How to Apply

Please apply through our Careers page or email InclDiversityEquity@anglogoldashanti.com for accessibility accommodations.