Senior Exploration Geologist - Sunrise Dam

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 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.  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 are currently seeking an experienced Senior Exploration Geologist with outstanding leadership skills to join our Geology team at Sunrise Dam.
 

This is a permanent position based on an 8/6 roster with flights out to Perth and/or Kalgoorlie. 

Accountable to the Superintendent: Surface Exploration, you will supervise a small team of Exploration Geologists within a large on-site exploration team. A role which is critical in prioritising and advancing exploration targets and known surface resources by leveraging geological, geophysical and geochemical data.

The position is also crucial in assisting and executing on the strategic planning and surface near mine exploration activities within the Sunrise Dam Gold Mine leases with a focus on resource definition and growth. A key focus is on growing a pipeline of open-pit operations to address the ore shortfall between the 4MTPA processing plant and underground operations.

You will be required to supervise and maintain a small skilled surface exploration team within a large mine exploration team, ensuring alignment with corporate strategies such as Exploration for Value (E4V).  

Accountabilities

• Lead and oversee the implementation of SHE&C plans, management systems, and compliance processes within exploration, ensuring a safe and sustainable work environment.
• Champion and drive a strong safety culture by leading safety initiatives, mentoring team members, and embedding risk management practices within the exploration team
• Foster and uphold a work culture that is reflective of AngloGold Ashanti’s values. 

• Provide strategic oversight of surface and open-pit resource development plans, ensuring consistent and predictable resource inventory delivery to support mine planning and execution.
• Over-see the development and execution of exploration strategies to test the Mine Lease gold potential, optimising resources for maximum value creation.
• Ensure all rehabilitation of surface exploration is completed in the required timeframes, ensuring communication and approvals are completed and upheld with land access, heritage and government departments.
• Access and recommend Inorganic opportunities surrounding SDGM mining leases.
• Develop and strengthen organisational capability (people & processes) for the exploration work group.
• Own and drive the annual surface exploration budget deliverables in line with the business plan.
• Enhance operational efficiency by continuously improving processes, systems, and workflows within the Surface Exploration work group to maximize effectiveness and cost efficiency.
• Conduct high-level performance analysis, proactively identifying risks and barriers to plan and budget delivery, and providing solutions to management.
• Collaborate with senior leadership at Sunrise Dam and across the Australian Region to drive cross-functional alignment and share insights.

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:

• Minimum 5 years geology experience, ideally with some experience in a supervisory role.
• Bachelor degree in Geoscience.
• Experience in Brownfields exploration in an operating mine, with experience in Greenfields and Mine Geology desirable
• Experience in government regulations and approvals for exploration and mining leases.
• Good understanding of orogenic gold deposits, structural geology and exploration targeting.
• Some experience in geophysical techniques and interpretation preferred.
• Proficient in geological software – preferably Vulcan, Leapfrog and Datashed
• Experience in core processing techniques, sampling techniques, drilling techniques and geological modelling.
• Highly collaborative communication skills.
• High level planning and organisation skills.
• Manual driver’s licence and 4WD capable
• A 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:

• Top Tier Gold Private Health Insurance for you and your family
• Attractive performance bonus
• Salary sacrifice options and Novated Leases
• Flexible work arrangements
• Opportunity to work for an endorsed WORK180 employer
• Access to our industry-leading Wellness Program
• Active committees driving Diversity & Inclusion

• 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.

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.