Superintendent Geological Services – Sunrise Dam Gold Mine
Full Time

Located in the Laverton region, AngloGold Ashanti Australia’s Sunrise Dam is one of Western Australia’s premier gold mines. This large-scale underground operation employs more than 650 people and produces approximately 300,000 ounces of gold per annum. Operating on an attractive 8/6 fly-in fly-out roster, Sunrise Dam boasts excellent accommodation and facilities.

We are now seeking an experienced geological field supervisor with outstanding leadership skills to join our geology team at Sunrise Dam as Superintendent: Geological Services. This is a permanent position based on a 4/3 roster from Perth.

Accountable to the Exploration Manager, you will manage a team of geological technicians which provide support to the exploration and mine geology work groups. The ideal candidate will possess outstanding technical knowledge in drilling and field logistics, core yard management as well as superior management and leadership skills to provide the team with the coaching and mentoring required to achieve industry leading field practices. Ideally, you will have experience covering a broad range of mine sites with both brownfields and greenfields exposure as well as experience in operating mines.

The main tasks of the role include but are not limited to:

• Develop and promote safe work practices through risk identification and management.
• Contribute to and lead the department safety culture and initiatives in the exploration team.
• Develop and maintain a work culture that is reflective of AngloGold Ashanti’s values.
• Develop and deliver the annual budget for the Geological Services team.
• Manage the team of Geology Technicians to ensure that the exploration workflow is achieved in line with budget expectations.
• Build organisational capability within the Geological Services team with the assistance of the direct reports.
• Develop and maintain processes required for efficient and safe management of the coreyard and field based exploration activities.
• Manage the processes, equipment and standards required to achieve efficiency and effectiveness for facilities management.
• Continuously improve geological field processes to effectively support the achievement of the Department’s budget.

The ideal candidate will possess:

• Minimum 10 years mining experience in coordinating and supervisory roles.
• Strong track record of people management and leadership practices.
• Prior experience in building budgets and delivering to budget.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Excellent planning and organisation skills.
• Extensive experience in core yard management.
• Extensive experience with regional and near-mine exploration activities.
• Manual driver’s licence and 4WD capable.
• Software skills: Office suite, SAP.
• A National Police Clearance.
• Existing and ongoing Permanent work rights in Australia (Mandatory).

This is an excellent opportunity which offers a competitive remuneration package, challenging work and career development prospects within a global mining company.

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.