Senior Specialist UG Mine Engineering (Projects)
Full Time NEW

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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 offer work that is meaningful and impactful whilst recognising our people’s contributions. We nurture opportunities to grow careers. AngloGold Ashanti is one of the world’s largest gold producers, with operations and projects spanning 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 the Sunrise Dam Gold Mine, and70% own and manage the Tropicana Gold Mine with Regis Resources Limited (30%) through the Tropicana Joint Venture.  These are two of Western Australia’s premier gold operations, with ongoing investment and exploration taking place across both open pit and underground operations. 

The Role

Reporting to the Director – Studies ( Projects), The Senior Specialist UG Mine Engineer provides senior engineering and project expertise to support the delivery of major, medium, and small project studies across the AGA Australian Region, with a primary focus on Paste fill operations, Underground mining optimisation, mine design, scheduling and cost analysis. Supporting the development and implementation of concise study scoping documents supported by detailed budgets, schedules of work and deliverables to manage the study execution.

The role supports the Study Manager in coordinating multidisciplinary study inputs, contributes to the effective execution of study governance and assurance activities, and ensures all work is delivered in accordance with applicable project standards, guidelines, and investment criteria.

Location: Perth based position on a (5/2 roster) with occasional site travel and a flexible working roster when possible.

Accountabilities
 

• Provide technical leadership and governance for mining studies, ensuring compliance with AGA Project Standards and decision gate requirements.
• Lead and coordinate Underground paste fill studies, delivering safe, technically robust, and commercially sound outcomes.
• Identify and deliver underground mining optimisation opportunities through data-driven analysis and trade-off studies.
• Develop and maintain mine designs and schedules aligned with operational plans and financial forecasts.
• Build and maintain cost models and financial analyses to support project evaluation and business decisions.
• Identify project risks and opportunities and implement mitigation strategies.
• Collaborate with cross-functional stakeholders to deliver integrated study outcomes and clear technical recommendations.
• Drive continuous improvement in mine planning processes, tools, and methodologies.

About you

The successful candidate will:

• Hold a Bachelor’s degree in mining, Geological, Civil Engineering, or a related discipline, 
• Come with 8-10+ years’ experience in Underground mine planning, optimisation, and technical studies. 
• Have supported Concept, PFS, and/or Feasibility (FS) studies, worked in multidisciplinary project environments, and contributed to practical, executable plans at operating sites. 
• Be experienced with paste fill projects or operations is highly desirable.
• Show strong analytical skills are required to interpret geological, operational, and financial data, along with experience developing study scopes, schedules, and cost inputs 
• Knowledgeable of mining value drivers, project governance, and technical assurance processes is essential
• Have exposure to multiple mining methods, or international jurisdictions is advantageous.

  Candidates must have Australian working rights and a valid Australian manual driver’s license.

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 benefits will include:

• Fully Covered Top Tier Gold Cover Private Health Insurance for you and your family
• Flexible working policy with some work from options
• 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.

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