Technician: Geology - Tropicana - 12 Month Fixed Term

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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.  With this in mind, 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 now seeking a Geology Technician to join our team at our Tropicana Gold Mine on a 12-month fixed term contract.

Accountable to the Exploration Supervisor, this role provides support to the Geology team through the allocation of tasks/activities and resources as prioritised and directed by the Exploration Supervisor or delegated Leading Hands.

This role is based at the Tropicana Gold Mine on an 8/6 FIFO roster from Perth or Kalgoorlie.

Accountabilities:

• Undertake Regional Exploration tasks
• Set up regional camps under the guidance of Leading Hand Exploration
• Undertake camp audits with the Supervisor Exploration or Leading Hand Exploration
• Carry out sample processing. Collect & record field samples, Create SDO’s for onsite and offsite labs and prepare samples for transportation
• Assist other departments as directed by Leading Hand: Exploration or Supervisor: Exploration

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:

• Preferably experience in Exploration activities and exposure to an open pit mining environment
• Familiarity with computers including basic knowledge of Microsoft Windows
• Competent off-road vehicle operation and experience in GPS navigation
• Commitment to Safety
• Manual Drivers licence
• 4WD Training

• A HR Licence and High-Risk Work Licence LF (Forklift) are highly advantageous.
• Experience in using GPS equipment.
• Cert II and / or III Geosciences and Field Practices is desirable
• First Aid Certificate

• Experience in using SAP software
• Unrestricted work rights in Australia are 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.

AGAA recognizes 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

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.