Director Open Pit Mining

Location:

Tropicana Gold Mine, WA, AU, 6430

Post Start Date: 13 Apr 2026

Description:

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 foster a collaborative, safe, and inclusive workplace where our people can thrive. We offer meaningful work, recognise contributions, and support ongoing career development.

As one of the world’s largest gold producers, AngloGold Ashanti operates across four continents, with a diverse portfolio supported by active exploration in both established and emerging regions.

In Australia, we own the Sunrise Dam Gold Mine and hold a 70% interest in the Tropicana Gold Mine (in partnership with Regis Resources). These are two of Western Australia’s premier gold operations, with continued investment across both open pit and underground mining.

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.

Reporting to the General Manager-Tropicana, the Manager Open Pit Mining oversees the safe and efficient execution of the Tropicana mining strategy. The role focuses on delivering the annual budget, optimizing long-term value, and managing contractor performance.

Key responsibilities include ensuring operational compliance, hitting production targets, and developing workforce capability, all while maintaining strict safety and environmental standards.

Accountabilities:

Leads the development of long-term mine designs and schedules to maximise value and ensure operational sustainability. It involves providing strategic recommendations on cash flow and risk trade-offs to guide mining strategies. Additionally, the position ensures that technical planning and field execution are fully integrated to meet production targets.

Developing the annual mining budget in line with long-term plans, maintaining strict cost control, and identifying budget variances to create mitigation plans. Additionally, it ensures accurate reporting and manages updates to rehabilitation liability models.

Leading open pit operations to hit safety, production, and cost KPIs while directly overseeing contractor performance to ensure they meet quality and schedule requirements.
You’ll also drive the use of integrated planning systems and continuous improvement processes across the entire department.
Working closely with the business units, assist in the development of the strategic plans which includes driving a change in thinking and assisting in consolidation.

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 degree qualification in a relevant mining-related discipline or other.
Minimum 10+ years mining experience, including extensive open pit operational leadership
Significant experience managing contractors in large-scale mining operations
Demonstrated success in production delivery outcomes and managing operational budgets
Unrestricted Quarry Manager’s Certificate of Competency (WA)
Eligibility for appointments as Quarry Manager or Site Senior Executive (SSE) under WHS regulations
Strong track record of practical implementation of analytical tools and analysis.
Demonstrated strategic and analytic thinking
A capacity in financial decision making and Risk Management
Strong interpersonal, influencing and communication skills

Effective interpersonal skills with the ability to liaise with people at all levels within the organisation.
The ability to obtain National Police Clearance.
Have existing and ongoing valid Australian working rights (Mandatory).

Culture and benefits

Our workplace demonstrate 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.

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), Alan Ferguson, (Lead Independent Non-Executive Director), Kojo Busia (Independent Non-Executive Director), Bruce Cleaver (Independent Non-Executive Director), Albert Garner, (Independent Non-Executive Director), Jinhee Magie (Independent Non-Executive Director), Nicky Newton-King (Independent Non-Executive Director), Diana Sands, (Independent Non-Executive Director) and Marcus Randolph (Independent Non-Executive Director).

Executive Management: Alberto Calderon (Chief Executive Officer and Executive Director), Gillian Doran (Chief Financial Officer and Executive Director), Lisa Ali (Chief People Officer), Stewart Bailey, (Chief Sustainability & Corporate Affairs Officer), Terry Briggs (Chief Development Officer), Marcelo Godoy (Chief Technology Officer), Lizelle Marwick (Chief Legal Officer) and Marcelo Pereira (Chief Operating Officer).

Requisition ID: 29462

Category: Mining Operations

Posting Salary: Market Related