Superintendent Environment Operations

Location: 

Sunrise Dam Gold Mine, WA, AU, 6440

Post Start Date:  5 Feb 2026
Description: 

 

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 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. 

 

Due to this ever-evolving business area, we are looking to enhance operational efficiency andfoster a more integrated approach within the sustainability function,  

We are currently seeking a Superintendent: Environment Operations: to join our Sustainability team on a 4:3 roster at Sunrise Dam, with some time required in Perth & other as per operational requirements. Accountable to the Manager: Environment.

  
This role is responsible for coordinating the planning & execution; of environmental management activities at the Sunrise Dam site  while overseeing environmental management activities to ensure compliance with all regulatory approvals requirements and license to operate.

   
This will also involve maintenance of systems and processes for continual improvement in environmental performance, and financial cost control for those activities. 

 


Accountabilities: 

 

  • This role provides the operational support to the Environment, Approvals and Closure discipline.
  • Deliver compliance to environmental regulatory requirements for the Sunrise Dam Gold Mine operations . 
  • Devise and deliver the annual operational budget for Environmental Operations Cost Centres.  
  • Provide the environmental support for multi-disciplinary execution of progressive rehabilitation at both sites. 
  • Develop well-defined accountabilities and set critical tasks for all direct reports. 
  • Guide, manage and mentor a small team of high performing environmental advisors

 

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, you will demonstrate, 

 

  • A strong commitment towards leading a safe work culture and upholding our values. 
  • Hold a Tertiary Qualification in Environmental discipline, or other relevant discipline(s) or equivalent experience. 
  • Extensive site based, mining experience in an equivalent leadership role
  • Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to form relationships and liaise with people at all levels within the organisation. 
  • A demonstrated high level of technical knowledge of environmental risk management and regulatory compliance. 
  • Experience with mine site rehabilitation and closure activities. 
  • Moderate level of proficiency with GIS, Databases and MS Office suite of apps 
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills. 
  • The ability to obtain a National Police Clearance. 
  • Have existing and ongoing valid Australian working rights (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: 

 

  • Flexible work arrangements 
  • Opportunity to work for an endorsedWORK180employer 
  • Access to our industry-leading Wellness Program 
  • Active committees driving Diversity & Inclusion 
  • Top Tier Gold Private Health Insurance for you and your family 
  • Attractive annual performance bonus 
  • 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

 

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).

 

Requisition ID:  28606
Category:  Environmental Management
Posting Salary:  Market Related