Location:AU

Post Start Date: 9 Sep 2024

Description:

Website: www.anglogoldashanti.com
Join Anglo Gold 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 Anglo Gold 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. Anglo Gold 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.
The Mine Geology team at Sunrise Dam Gold Mine are seeking to employ a Project UG Geologist to join their on-site team on a FIFO 8/6 roster from Perth. This permanent role is accountable to the Senior Geologist: Mine Geology
This role is based at the Sunrise Dam Gold Mine on an 8/6 roster, we operate direct flights to our sites from Perth and Kalgoorlie.

Accountabilities:

• Lead a team at a large scale UG (Underground) operation, currently producing 2.7mtpa with plans to get to 3.1mtpa in the future, your role will pay an integral part in achieving this.
• Get experience with UG RC (reverse circulation) grade control drilling, Sunrise Dam has 4 x GC rigs, and you will be responsible for both the short and long-term plan to meet the goal of 18 months of GC stock.
• You will be working within a large, talented, and diverse Geology team, that consists onsite of 20 Exploration Geologists, 15 Mine Geologists, 30 Geology Technicians and 160 drilling contractors. In addition, the role is supported by an in-house Resource Evaluation team and Technical Specialist group.
• The work within the role and within the team is an excellent opportunity to advance your geological career working at a world class gold deposit.
• Commit to living the AGA Values, particularly prioritizing safety, by promoting safety interactions across mine work groups.
• Ensure long-term and short-term Grade Control (GC) schedules are current and aligned with the mining schedule, with a goal of maintaining 18 months of drill stocks.
• Collaborate with the Technical Services team to ensure GC drilling is aligned with the reserve conversion and meets mine production target.
• Identify drilling targets to extend the Life of Mine (LOM) and increase reserves and resources.
• Work with the modeling and resource estimation team to improve geological data for GC and resource estimations.
• Plan, monitor and implement Mine Geology business improvement projects.
• Review & sign off Level Development Plans & Stope notes.
• Monitor, review & report QAQC performance of grade control samples.
• Contribute to the End of Month (EOM) reconciliation and reporting process.
• Support the Grade Control team in GC modeling & estimation.
• Train and mentor Graduates and Mine Geologists.
• Able to multi-task while, effectively managing time to meet deadlines and deliver expected outcomes.
• Perform tasks in compliance with relevant safety guidelines, procedures, and duty of care obligations as required by legislation.

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 the following:

• BSc in Geology or higher-level qualifications.
• Previous underground mine geology experience.
• A high degree of organisational and administrative skills.
• Demonstrated commitment to safety, quality, and teamwork.
• Excellent communication & people skills.
• Strong grasp of mining geology including gold sampling and assaying, geological interpretation, grade modelling.
• Proficiency in MS Office suite, Vulcan, Leapfrog & Datashed desirable.
• Proficiency in Deswik is advantageous.
• Enjoys coaching and mentoring junior staff in geological thinking, interpretation and 3D modelling.
• Very strong written, verbal and presentation skills would be highly regarded.
• Permanent work rights in Australia.
• Current C class Manual Drivers Licence.
• A National Police Clearance.

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 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 Incl Diversity Equity@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 Anglo Gold Ashanti Australia.

Requisition ID: 25092

Category: Mine Geology

Posting Salary: Market Related