Senior Specialist Environment

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.  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 currently seeking a passionate and dedicated Senior Specialist Environment to join our Environmental team at our Tropicana Gold Mine.  Accountable to the Superintendent: Environment Operations, this is offered on a 4 days on, 3 days off roster.  Where we offer a direct flight from Perth and a quick commute to camp.

Role Purpose:

To coordinate the environmental activities on site relevant to compliance with regulatory requirements and the maintenance of environmental management systems and processes for continual improvement in
environmental performance.

Accountabilities:

• Ensuring compliance with environmental regulations.
• Providing expert environmental advice to site leadership.
• Developing and implementing environmental improvement strategies.
• Develop budget and forecast plans to achieve key business objectives.
• Managing environmental projects.
• Participating in environmental audits and assessments.
• Building relationships with key stakeholders.
• Providing leadership and mentorship in environmental management.

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 you to demonstrate:

• A strong commitment to safety.
• Quality communication skills at relevant levels of the business.
• A broad understanding of mining disciplines including exploration, mining, processing, and maintenance activities.
• The skills to be outcomes focused and flexible; to know what we must do to maintain compliance and find new, innovative ways to do that.
• A tertiary qualification in environmental science, or equivalent industry experience, with demonstrate site based operational experience at a senior level.
• Knowledge of environmental regulatory requirements, hazard, and risk management.
• Demonstrated experienced in a site-based role, at a senior level.
• A high level of attention to detail and the ability to interpret and manage environmental data to inform decision making.
• Obtaining of a national police clearance
• Permanent work rights in Australia (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:

• Fully Covered Top Tier Gold Cover Private Health Insurance for you and your family (not a discount or partial payment – 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.