Manager: Mining

Website: www.anglogoldashanti.com   

Join AngloGold Ashanti and make Gold a part of your Story. A story of exploring, mining, and processing one of the world’s rarest and most sought-after metals. Gold revolutionises and shapes the way in which society functions - come and be a part of our team, a team committed to building a better future.

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.

The Sunrise Dam underground mine is one of the largest underground operations in Western Australia and we are now seeking a Manager – Mining to join our leadership team. This position is accountable to the Sunrise Dam General Manager with the role being offered on a 4/3 FIFO roster from Perth.

Accountabilities:
 

• To provide a safe work environment through incorporating Safety in Design. Implement and deliver compliance with SHE&C plans, management systems and processes applicable to the Mining team.
• To provide strong leadership to both the underground operation and the broader Sunrise Dam Gold Mine.
• Develop strategies to optimise the productivity and profitability of the underground mining operations.
• Build organisational capability (people & organisational structure, personnel, and contractors) to successfully deliver the Mining Department budget and Life of Mine plan.  
• Develop systems for the mining department work, integrating processes managed at the superintendent level to provide effective planning of work, efficient and safe work practices, and monitoring.
• Deliver the annual mining budget, to achieve targets in terms of the defined production physicals, unit costs and operating costs.
• Working with our contract alliance partners, drive business improvements in line with Full Asset Potential targets associated with the UG mine, its people and equipment.
• Develop and maintain constructive relationships with colleagues, business partners, regulators, government and other stakeholders to successfully deliver key outcomes for Sunrise Dam.

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:
 

• A Bachelor of Mining Engineering or related mining discipline.
• WA First Class Mine Managers Certificate of Competency will be desirable
• At least 10 years operational experience in an underground mine.
• Experience managing a Mining Contract work force and proven performance in delivering high performance with mining partners.
• Strong analytical skills, combined with high attention to detail and the ability to proactively identify impacts, issues and opportunities.
• Experience using and/or understanding mining software packages is desirable. 
• Exposure to first principles cost modelling highly desirable.
• Strong communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills, to effectively convey the above to the team, as well as the implications of decisions made. 
• Ability to juggle competing demands and work as a team player in a dynamic and results-based environment. 
• Have a passion for coaching and mentoring others, and a continuous improvement mindset.
• Provide Alternate Site Senior Executive coverage as required on a rotating basis.
• Able to attain a new National Police Clearance 
• Existing and ongoing Permanent work rights in Australia (Mandatory)

 
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:
 

• Opportunity to work for an endorsed WORK180 employer
• Access to our industry-leading Wellness Program
• Active committees driving Diversity & Inclusion
• Flexible work as needed for life’s unforeseen issues[BD1] 
• Top Tier Private Health Insurance for you and your family
• Performance Bonus and Incentive Program
• 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.
 

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.

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).