Superintendent Metallurgy
Full Time

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.

Commencing operation in 2013, Tropicana is a premier gold mine that has matured with a 9.4 mtpa processing plant, fed from multiple open-pit and underground ore sources. Continued capital investment includes near-mine and regional exploration, and the construction of solar, wind & battery renewable energy system completed in early 2025.  With +400 koz production forecast for 2026 and beyond, this is an excellent chance to join a modern large-scale gold operation.

We currently have an exciting opportunity for a Superintendent: Production Metallurgy to join the Processing team at Tropicana Gold Mine. Reporting to the Processing Manager, the Superintendent: Production Metallurgy is responsible for leading and providing mentoring and technical leadership to a dynamic and diverse team within an autonomous working environment.

This permanent role is based on an 8:5/4:4 roster with flights directly to site from Perth or Kalgoorlie.

Role Purpose:

Set metallurgical strategy, aligning with mining and maintenance schedules to achieve optimum plant performance.

Accountabilities:

• Safety leadership and risk management
• Lead the Production Metallurgy team with 11 members by defining accountabilities, setting critical tasks and developing the group
• Review process plant operational performance and optimize production
• Manage Gold Room operations
• Metallurgical accounting and reporting 
• Production forecasting and planning inputs
• Support Operations and Technical Services groups within the Processing department
• Provide roster coverage for the Processing Manager when required
• Opportunity to act as Senior Site Executive

About You

People are at the heart of everything we do. We want you to collaborate with us and share your ideas confidently. 

To be considered, we would like to see you have:

• Tertiary level qualifications in Metallurgy or Chemical Engineering
• Previous experience in a similar role with a strong technical knowledge of gold processing
• Prior experience with Gold Room operations is highly advantageous
• Experience working with HPGR’s, and optimising comminution circuits will be beneficial
• Demonstrated leadership and management qualities with proven interpersonal skills
• Ability to influence and motivate others
• Experience with Citect and PI Vision is highly desirable
• Experience with Connected Mine (or other integrated metallurgical accounting packages) and familiarity with SAP
• Ability to obtain a National Police Clearance
• A current ‘C’ class drivers license
• Ongoing permanent 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:

• Fully Covered Top Tier Gold Cover Private Health Insurance for you and your family
• 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.