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Technician Metallurgy

AngloGold Ashanti

Sunrise Dam, WA
FIFO
8/6

Job Description

About the Company

AngloGold Ashanti Limited

Who We Are 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.

We are committed to fairness, safety and community engagement.

The Opportunity

We are seeking a Metallurgy Technician to join our laboratory processing team at our Sunrise Dam Gold Mine, supporting the processing and extraction of gold by conducting sample analysis, ensuring quality control, and contributing to process improvements while adhering to safety and environmental standards. This role is a fulltime permanent position on a 8/6 FIFO roster and accountable to the Senior Production Metallurgist. We operate direct flights to our sites from Perth and Kalgoorlie.

About the Role

  • Responsible for sampling duties and laboratory test work including sample preparation and analysis.
  • Ensuring that all testing procedures are carried out according to established protocols and standards, and that results are reliable and reproducible.
  • Maintaining laboratory and plant equipment/instrumentation to ensure continuous and accurate operation.
  • Coordinate the collection of data, information, and reporting for the Metallurgy Work Group.
  • Routine and adhoc plant sampling for surveys and process improvement work.
  • Assist with routine gold room duties such as cleaning electrowinning cells and smelting.

About You

  • Previous experience in Gold Processing or Metallurgical Labs is highly desirable.
  • Basic computer skills
  • Enthusiasm to learn
  • Excellent interpersonal skills
  • Flexibility and initiative
  • Current WA Manual Driver’s Licence
  • Ability to attain a National Police Clearance
  • Existing and ongoing permanent work rights in Australia (Mandatory)

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).
  • 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.

CLOSING REMARKS: Please apply via our careers page.

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