Community Relations Advisor
AU
Website: www.anglogoldashanti.com
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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.
The Opportunity
At AGA we celebrate diversity – diversity of thought and experience is important to us. We look for people that have an abundance of willingness and are up to the challenge of making a difference. With this in mind, if you feel that you may not tick all of the boxes below but believe you have something unique to contribute to our team, we strongly encourage you to apply – let’s have the conversation.
We currently have a key opportunity for a driven Community Relations Advisor to join our Social Performance team within the Sustainability Business Unit in our Australian region. A Perth based role on a Monday-Friday roster with various travel to our sites and regional communities when required.
Accountable to the Superintendent: Social Performance & Risk, this role is responsible for supporting AGA’s operations to engage with local communities throughout the life cycle of the operations to create shared value and a positive and enduring legacy in support of our values.
Role purpose:
To engage and strengthen community relationships particularly with Indigenous, as well as non-Indigenous, stakeholders. This role contributes to AngloGold Ashanti Australia’s social license to operate, proactively identifying risks, engaging, and consulting with our key stakeholders in a consistent, transparent, informed, culturally appropriate and inclusive manner, with the aim of determining the most effective way of creating shared value.
Accountabilities:
- Provide advice on community related issues, recognising the need to manage reputation within the community perceptions of the impact of mining and exploration;
- Support and maintain strong collaborative stakeholder relationships with colleagues, local communities, business partners, regulators, government and other stakeholders;
- Implement community relations initiatives, ensuring our presence contributes positively to local communities and addresses their needs to the greatest extent practicable;
- Assist in monitoring the fulfilment of obligations outlined in Community and Stakeholder Engagement Management Plans and Land Access Agreements;
- Maintain accurate records of engagement activities and stakeholder interactions;.
- Identify opportunities for community partnerships and initiatives in line with the Socio-Economic Development Management Plan;
- Deliver the Social Performance budget to achieve targets in terms of the defined outputs, operating costs, capital costs and timelines; and
- Contribute to the development, execution and review of relevant AGAA strategies and procedures.
About You
People are at the heart of everything we do. We want you to collaborate with us, share your ideas and feel confident to challenge the status quo. To be considered, we would like to see you have:
- Solid working experience in community development and social performance.
- A tertiary qualification in a social science discipline would be highly regarded.
- Demonstrated experience in developing and maintaining strong community relationships particularly with Indigenous communities.
- Understanding of, and commitment to, culturally safe communications and practices.
- Ability to engage and negotiate with a diverse range of stakeholders to facilitate collaboration and agreement.
- Strong situational awareness and judgement.
- Local knowledge of stakeholders in the WA Goldfields and QLD would be advantageous.
- Microsoft office, systems and reporting proficiencies.
- Full work rights in Australia (Mandatory).
- A National Police Clearance.
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples are strongly encouraged to apply for this position.
Culture and Benefits
Our workplace demonstrates dignity and respect for each other, we offer challenging work, 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
- Highly supportive and engaging team
- Opportunity to work for an endorsed WORK180 employer
- Access to our industry-leading Wellness Program
- Active committees driving Diversity & Inclusion
- Top Tier Gold Private Health Insurance for you and your family
- Performance Bonus
- Salary sacrifice options and Novated Leases
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
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.