Graduate Geology
Full Time NEW

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 bringing 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 and 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.? 

Our Graduate Programme  

Our Graduate Programme which caters for a number of disciplines is a two-year, structured programme based on best practices within your chosen discipline and provides the opportunity of a permanent career.  

Already Graduated ?   We have an early opening for a Graduate Geologist – Production Assistant, to start at our Tropicana Gold Mine and commence straight away.  This is site-based on an 8 days on/6 days off roster.

Reporting to the Senior Mine Geologist, the purpose of the role is to assist the Mine Geology team with all aspects of underground and/or open pit production activities, including grade control, data validation, liaising with contractors, inspection and monitoring of mining activities. This role is intended as a career development pathway into a Mine Geologist position.

You will form a part of the Graduate Group through AngloGold Ashanti.

The main duties will include:
 

• Provide support to the Mine Geologists in short term grade control processes through effective monitoring of grade control drilling, mining and material movement.
• Complete ore-waste designation and production tracking as directed by the Senior Mining Geologist
• Assist with and undertake mapping as directed by the Senior Mining Geologist
• Validation of daily material movement data with regards to loading and haulage.
• Assist with Grade Control drilling, sample collection and data entry.
• Enter sampling, survey and mapping data into the database accurately and in a timely manner.
• Help with the management of underground and surface stockpiles.
• Ensure effective communication is maintained with mining contractors and AngloGold Ashanti staff.
• Maintain the department vehicles and equipment.
• Identify, assess and manage risks to improve reliability, quality and confidence of operational performance for the Grade Control Definition process
• Contribute to the continuous improvement of the team by constructively identifying opportunities and testing solutions.

About you: 
 

• Have completed studying a tertiary qualification in Geology
• A good understanding of software applications including MS Suite. 
• Tolerance to heat, dust and extreme environmental conditions.
• The ability to work independently, demonstrating initiative.
• An understanding of what safety means and adhering to our site values 
• Excellent written, organisational and verbal communication skills 
• Analytical and open minded with a creative and collaborative approach to problem-solving 
• Full Australian working rights 
• A valid Australian manual driver’s license 

Culture and Benefits 

Our workplace demonstrates dignity and respect for each other, we offer challenging work, and 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 
• A competitive graduate salary
• Opportunity to work for an endorsed?WORK180?employer 
• All inclusive site facilities and PPE provided
• Quick and direct flights to site 
• Access to our industry-leading Wellness Program 
• Active committees driving Diversity & Inclusion 
• Fully paid for Private Health Insurance
• Performance Bonus  
• Salary sacrifice options 

How to apply:? 

Please submit your online application by attaching your current: 

• CV/Resume 

• Academic transcript 
   

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