Senior Mine Geologist

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

The opportunity

At AGA, we value diverse perspectives. If you’re ready to take on challenges and make an impact, we’d love to hear from you – even if you don’t meet every requirement. Apply and let’s start the conversation.

Due to an internal move, we are currently seeking a Senior Mine Geologist to join our Geology team at our Sunrise Dam Gold Mine. This role is accountable to the Superintendent: Mine Geology.

This role is based at the Sunrise Dam Gold Mine on an 8/6 FIFO roster, where we operate direct flights to our sites from Perth and/or Kalgoorlie.

About the role

• Ensure Mine Geology department activities are carried out safely in accordance with AGA safety standards and policies.
• Effectively supervise the training and development of the open pit geology team and mentor them in all aspects of their roles.
• Manage all open pit grade control processes and related production activities, and implement effective strategies for maintaining the quality of mine-delivered grade to optimize mill feed.
• Ensure grade control models are generated to a high standard, using conditional simulation and other estimation techniques.
• Ensure 3D geological interpretations and relevant domains are regularly updated.
• Undertake the weekly and end-of-month (EOM) grade and tonnage reconciliations, and contribute to the EOM reconciliation report.
• Plan and manage open pit grade control drilling, mapping, and sampling activities.
• Collaborate with the mine planning and operational team to develop short- and long-term mine plans to maximize ore recovery and minimize dilution.
• Continually review open pit mine geology operational practices to identify improvement opportunities and initiatives.
• Use your experience to deliver industry best practices in the following key aspects of work: drill program planning and design, QAQC, database management, material tracking, reconciliations, and budgeting.
• Complete all tasks in accordance with all relevant safety instructions, procedures, rules, and the Duty of Care.

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.  You’ll bring a strong mix of technical know-how and practical experience to the team. To be considered, you should have:

• A relevant tertiary degree in geology.
• Solid Open Pit Production Geology background, preferably in gold.
• Demonstrated leadership abilities to positively lead a team and manage contractors.
• Demonstrated experience in open pit grade control, reconciliation, and resource estimation.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively collaborate across diverse teams.
• Ability to work in a dynamic, busy, fast-paced mining environment.
• A comprehensive understanding of the mining cycle.
• Proficient in 3D software packages. Experience in Vulcan and Leapfrog is highly regarded.
• Experienced in QAQC practices.
• Australian working rights.
• Current C Class manual driver’s license.
• The ability to obtain National Police Clearance.

Culture and benefits

We foster a workplace built on dignity and respect. We offer challenging work, competitive pay that’s regularly reviewed, and opportunities for career growth. At AGAA, learning is a shared responsibility, and your development matters to us. Your benefits will include:

• Top Tier Gold Cover Private Health Insurance for you and your family (fully paid)
• Flexible working policy
• Attractive Annual Bonus  
• Opportunity to work for an endorsed WORK180, and an accredited Menopause Friendly employer
• 26 weeks primary and 8 weeks secondary paid Parental Leave
• Access to a wide range of training and development opportunities and further study assistance
• Active committees driving a culture of Inclusion and Belonging 
• Giving back to your community with Volunteering Leave
• Salary sacrifice and Novated Lease 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.

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.