Environment and Community Officer

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.
 

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 new purpose and initiative for a value driven Environment and Community Officer to join our Exploration team within the Greenfields Business Unit in our Australian region.  This is a Perth based role with a variable roster which includes frequent travel to our regional Greenfields Exploration sites across Australia.

Accountable to the Environment and Heritage Specialist; this role will support environment and community management and facilitate land access for our Greenfields Exploration portfolio in Australia.   
 

Create shared value and a positive and enduring legacy in support of our values.
 

Accountabilities:
 

• Support the GFXA team to acquire and maintain requisite environmental compliance and reporting for exploration activities. 
• Contribute to statutory Environmental reports and ensure accurate internal reporting of Environmental performance. 
• Assist with the implementation and enforcement of Greenfields Exploration protocols and procedures to undertake exploration activities in a safe and responsible manner
• Support the maintenance and improvement of the HSEC Management System.
• Work with the Database and GIS team to maintain a system for environment and community data capture, including spatial environmental data.
• Engage with tenement management team to maintain Environmental component of Tenement Management software system. 
• Conduct and support on ground environment and heritage surveys.
• Support the land access team with stakeholder engagement, including Traditional Owners, landowners and government regulators.    
• Model behaviour that is consistent with the Anglo Gold Ashanti HSECS Vision, Values 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:
 

• Previous experience working experience in mining, or community and environment related roles.
• A tertiary qualification in environmental or related field or other relevant/complementary qualifications. 
• Demonstrated experience in developing and maintaining strong community relationships with diverse stakeholders.
• Awareness of environmental, hazard and risk management, as well as applicable legislation.
• Previous exposure to safety and environmental management systems and their practical implementation.
• Strong situational awareness and sound judgement.
• Medically fit to work in remote locations with limited medical facilities and able to maintain relevant vaccination requirements. 
• Proficiency in GIS software is a significant advantage
• Familiarity with Australian flora and fauna is beneficial, but willingness to learn is also valued.
• Prepared to work and reside in remote temporary exploration camps when required
• Full work rights in Australia (Mandatory).
• A National Police Clearance.
   

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.

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).