Superintendent: Social Performance & Risk

Location:

AU

Post Start Date: 23 Dec 2024

Description:

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. 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.

We are now seeking a Superintendent: Social Performance and Risk to join our Sustainability team. Accountable to the Manager: Environment, Social and Governance, this role is accountable to drive our commitment to creating lasting positive impact while advancing business objectives, minimising risk, and ensuring our operations not only meet but exceed ethical standards and community expectations.

This leader sees and understands interconnections and interdependence between stakeholders and develops and implements strategies that strengthen community relationships, particularly with Indigenous and non-Indigenous stakeholders. The role involves systems thinking, engaging, and energising people, and delivery results in the establishment of robust social performance frameworks and governance processes that both protect and enhance our social license to operate.

Accountabilities:

Manage community relations initiatives, ensuring our presence contributes positively to local communities and addresses their needs to the greatest extent practicable.
Proactively manage the incorporation of social performance and risk management within the mining operations and Exploration work plans, with sign-off by site General Managers and VP Sustainability.

Manage the Social Performance budget to achieve targets in terms of the defined outputs, operating costs,
capital costs and timelines.
Foster relationships with Indigenous and non-Indigenous stakeholders including Native Title holders,
Indigenous and non-Indigenous communities, Non-Government Organisations (NGOs), government agencies,
and advocacy groups to understand opportunities and issues and collaborate on positive outcomes.
Review gap assessment to identify any Governance deficiencies across the Sustainability function and
develop an improvement plan with specific responsibilities, accountabilities, and timelines for delivery.
Understand the complex interdependencies between people, processes, business and system factors
that create risk, coordinating implementation of the AGA Risk and Reporting Strategy for the Australia region,
and providing support to operational HSE Risk management processes.

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.
Hold a bachelor’s degree in Social Discipline, or a related field.
7+ years in Social & Governance discipline
5+ years in Risk Management with operational experience.
2+ years as a Lead or industry equivalent
Understanding of mining operations in Australia
Understanding of Australian governance framework.
Proven experience in social governance, community relations, and corporate social responsibility (CSR) in the Australian and Global context
High level of understanding of ESG Reporting and Governance requirements and the systems and processes to capture the data.
Data management to enable analyses of Human Rights performance and social issues and advise on appropriate strategies.
Broad Understanding of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights.
High level of understanding of Risk Management
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to engage effectively with diverse stakeholders.
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 endorsed WORK180 employer
Access to our industry-leading Wellness Program
Active committees driving Diversity & Inclusion
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.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples are encouraged to apply for this position

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).

Requisition ID: 25889

Category: Environmental Management

Posting Salary: Market Related