2026 Graduate Programme

Website: www.anglogoldashanti.com   

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. What we do goes beyond mining. We support communities in which we operate, championing environmental stewardship, and strengthen local and national economies. Come and be a part of our team, a team committed to building a better future. Be known. Be valued. Be recognised.

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 offer work that is meaningful and impactful whilst recognising our people’s contributions. We nurture opportunities to grow careers.AngloGold Ashanti is one of the world's largest gold producers, with operations and projects spanning 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 the Sunrise Dam Gold Mine, and70% own and manage the Tropicana Gold Mine with Regis Resources Limited (30%) through the Tropicana Joint Venture.  These are two of Western Australia’s premier gold operations, with ongoing investment and exploration taking place across both open pit and underground operations. 

Our Graduate Programme

Our Graduate Programme is a two-year, structured programme based on best practice within your chosen discipline and provides the opportunity of a permanent career. Current disciplines include:
 

• Geotechnical Engineering
• Mining Engineering (Open Pit or Underground)
• Metallurgy
• Environment 
• Surveying 
• Geology

Graduates will be based at either the Sunrise Dam or Tropicana Gold Mines, located in the north-eastern goldfields of Western Australia. These opportunities are FIFO from Perth or Kalgoorlie, giving you the chance to support and contribute to a thriving local community.  For more information on your specific discipline please check out GradAustralia | AGAA Graduate Jobs & Internships

About you:
 

• On a path to complete or studying towards completing a tertiary qualification in the relevant discipline, due to graduate by the end of this year
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Analytical and open minded with a creative and collaborative approach to problem-solving
• A self-starter with the ability to work autonomously
• Australian working rights
• A valid Australian manual driver's license

Culture and Benefits

Our workplace demonstrates dignity and respect for each other, we offer challenging work, and highly competitive remuneration that is regularly adjusted to market conditions and career development opportunities.  At AGAA we consider learning as a shared responsibility and your personal development is important to us.  Your new benefits will include:
 

• Flexible work arrangements
• Opportunity to work for an endorsed WORK180 employer
• Generous paid parental leave policy
• Access to our industry-leading Wellness programme
• Active committees driving Inclusion, Diversity and Equity
• Top Tier Private Health Insurance for you and your family
• Performance Bonus and Incentive Programme
• Salary sacrifice 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.

How to apply: 
 

Please submit your online application by attaching your current:
 

• CV/Resume
• Academic transcript

Candidates who are based interstate or in New Zealand are encouraged to apply; assistance with relocation expenses can be offered. 

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

If you are not a current AngloGold Ashanti employee please apply online by clicking here

Recruitment Agency approaches and referrals will not be accepted for this role; all interested candidates must apply directly to be considered for any role advertised by AngloGold Ashanti Australia.

Internal AngloGold Ashanti employees interested in applying for this role should inform their current manager of their intent to apply and then do so via the Careers section within OneHR.

AngloGold Ashanti Limited

Reg No: 1944/017354/06     

The Board: Jochen Tilk, (Independent Non Executive Director and Chairperson), Rhidwaan Gasant, (Lead Independent Non Executive Director), Kojo Busia (Independent Non Executive Director), Bruce Cleaver (independent Non Executive Director), Alan Ferguson, (Independent Non Executive Director), Albert Garner, (Independent Non Executive Director), Scott Lawson, (Independent Non Executive Director), Jinhee Magie (Independent Non Executive Director), Nicky Newton-King (Independent Non Executive Director) and Diana Sands, (Independent Non Executive Director).

Executive Management: Alberto Calderon (Chief Executive Officer and Executive Director), Gillian Doran (Chief Financial Officer and Exec Director), Lisa Ali (Chief People Officer), Stewart Bailwy, (Chief Sustainability & Corporate Affairs Officer), Terry Briggs (Chief Development Officer), Marcelo Godoy (Chief Technology Officer), Richard Jordinson (Chief Operating Officer) Lizelle Marwick (Chief Legal Officer).