Specialist Emergency Services
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 to bring their whole, authentic self to work and feel safe, respected, and valued while doing so. 

AGA 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 

We are now seeking an Emergency Services Specialist to join our Safety team at our Sunrise Dam Gold Mine.

Accountable to the Safety Superintendent, this role is accountable for the delivery of emergency preparedness, emergency response and emergency management activities focusing on delivery of the Tropicana Gold Mine Emergency Management Plan and Emergency Response Procedures. The role also supports health and safety delivery at the operation. 

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: 

• Supporting the implementation of our Sunrise Dam Emergency Response Plan and auditing compliance and continually improving emergency response capabilities
• Assisting with and enhancing the site’s first response capabilities, including command and control of incidents as directed by the company and continuous improvement of processes and ensuring that appropriate awareness programs are undertaken
• Implementing and maintaining fire and evacuation plans and support delivery of training to site personnel
• Monitoring and responding to site emergency response systems including but not limited to fire systems and alert/evacuation systems
• Conducting on-site drug and alcohol testing
• Supporting implementation of the Mine Emergency Management Team (EMT) Annual Exercise Schedule and maintenance of EMT skills and response preparedness
• Conducting training (Fire Extinguisher, Fire Warden and Maintenance Training for ERT members)
• Review and create relevant procedures and work instructions
• Maintaining routine checks of emergency response equipment
• Assisting with delivering site security function
• Supporting the deliver of health and safety programs
• Scheduling and planning annual Emergency Mocks

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 Cert III in Mines Rescue including the following modules: HAZMAT, Breathing Apparatus, Confined Space Rescue & Confined Space Entry, Fire Fighting and Fire Ext., Vehicle Extrication and Road Crash Rescue,BG4.
• Cert IV in Workplace Training and Assessment is desirable but not essential
• Cert IV in Health Care
• A National Certificate in Drug and Alcohol testing is desirable but not essential
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to work autonomously as well as in a small, tight-knit team environment
• Current Western Australian ‘C’ class drivers license
• Ability to obtain a new National Police Clearance
• Ongoing permanent work rights in Australia is mandatory