Exploration Geologist – Sunrise Dam
Full Time

Join AngloGold 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 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 now seeking an Exploration Geologist to join our Exploration team at our Sunrise Dam Gold Mine. Accountable to the Senior Exploration Geologist.

This role is based at the Sunrise Dam Gold Mine on an 8/6 FIFO roster, we operate direct flights to our sites from Perth and Kalgoorlie.

Accountabilities:

• Maintaining a high standard of safety by complying with all relevant safety instructions, procedures and rules and the duty of care for employees as legislated
• Building and maintaining constructive relationships with AGAA staff and contractors
• Daily management of underground drill rigs, including data validation and data entry
• Mentoring of the Graduate and Exploration Geologists
• High quality geological logging of diamond drill core
• Design, coordination and management of drill programs from Blue Sky to Resource Definition
• Management of short-term drill schedule
• Interpretation and reporting of geological and geochemical results
• Geological and ore domain modelling
• Monitoring performance to plan of targets
• Weekly and monthly reporting
• Process and procedure improvements and updates
• Support the Exploration Team in the discovery of resources to meet annual depletion of resource/reserves

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 to see you have:

• A relevant tertiary or postgraduate degree in Geology
• Proven experience working within an underground gold mine operation
• Experience using 3D modelling software, with experience in Vulcan and Leapfrog highly regarded
• Experience geological logging diamond drill core and RC
• Experience validating data and working with databases, such as Datashed
• Knowledge of QAQC practices

• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Leadership and mentorship skills
• Permanent work rights in Australia
• Current C class Manual Drivers License.
• The ability to obtain 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:

• 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.

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.