Underground Mine Surveying
Sunrise Dam Gold Mine, WA, AU, 6440
Who We Are
AngloGold Ashanti is a global gold mining company with a diverse, high-quality portfolio of operations, projects and exploration activities across 10 countries on four continents. We pursue value-creating opportunities involving other minerals, where we can leverage our existing assets, shareholdings, skills, and experience.
At AngloGold Ashanti, we assure you of work that carries significance and creates tangible results. What we do goes beyond mining. We build livelihoods in communities, champion environmental stewardship, and strengthen local and national economies. Our leaders and teams are committed to listening to and supporting each other, valuing differences, and embracing equity. We are convinced that greatness only happens when we prioritize these behaviors and the well-being of every person.
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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.
We are seeking a Mine Surveyor on a permanent basis to join our Underground Mining team at Sunrise Dam Gold Mine.
As an Underground Mine Surveyor, you will play a key role in mining operations. Reporting directly to the Senior Surveyor and working within a team of Surveyors, you will be responsible for managing and undertaking surveying activities to support the safe and efficient achievement of underground targeted mine production. This role is offered on an 8/6 FIFO roster from Perth and/or Kalgoorlie.
About the Role
- Maintaining a strong safety focus and ensuring compliance with company and statutory requirements.
- Establishing, verifying, and maintaining underground survey control network
- Planning, prioritising, and delivering survey activities to support underground development, production, drilling, and mine planning requirements.
- Conducting accurate as-built surveys, vertical void scanning, mine model updates, and development reporting.
- Collecting and processing autonomous UAV stope void surveys
- Liaising closely with other technical teams and mining contractors to provide accurate and timely survey information.
- Monitoring and maintenance of pit wall slope monitoring system and reporting any suspected wall movement
- Use innovative survey technology and digital solutions to deliver accurate, timely, and efficient survey information
- Exposure to surface survey activities in the form of UAV surveys, stockpile volume reporting surface control, excavation permits, construction surveying, tailings deposition and structural monitoring.
About You
People are at the heart of everything we do. We want you to collaborate with us, share your ideas and feel confident in challenging 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:
- Bachelor or Advanced Diploma in Mine Surveying or a higher qualification
- A Remote Pilot Licence (RePL) will be highly regarded
- Authorised mine surveyor’s certificate (grade 1) or working towards this is preferred
- Two or more years’ working experience in underground mining is preferred.
- Experience with both underground and surface remotely piloted aircraft systems preferred.
- Previous experience in underground mine or engineering surveying will be highly regarded
- High level of computer proficiency with extensive experience with surveying software
- Ability to work both autonomously and within a team environment.
- Familiarity with the latest Leica and Trimble survey equipment.
- Strong practical, planning, and prioritising skills, combined with the ability to build on previous experience.
- Innovative and driven, with a demonstrated commitment to safety, quality, teamwork, and developing a high-performing survey team
- Western Australian C class Manual Driver’s Licence
- Existing Australian working rights (mandatory).
AngloGold Ashanti Limited
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, champion 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.
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.