Assistant Trades Full Time

AngloGold Ashanti; Gold Coast City; On-site; AUD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

AngloGold Ashanti is seeking a Trades Assistant to support maintenance of Non-Processing Infrastructure at the Tropicana site. Based on an 8/6 roster, you will assist with planned and reactive maintenance, minor works, inspections and general site support, reporting to the Supervisor – Projects & Infrastructure.

This hands-on role requires a current C Class WA Driver’s Licence and experience in facilities or camp maintenance, with the ability to operate skid steer, backhoe, telehandler or

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years’ experience in non-process infrastructure, facilities or camp maintenance.
• Current C Class WA Driver’s Licence.
• Experience operating skid steer, backhoe, telehandler and/or excavator.
• Strong safety focus and ability to follow procedures.
• Working at Heights competency.
• Test and Tag qualification or knowledge of AS/NZS 3760 desirable.
• Forklift, EWP, Dogging, Rigging, Crane or other High Risk licences desirable.
• SAP and basic Microsoft Office knowledge desirable.

Responsibilities

• Assist with maintenance and repairs across site and village infrastructure.
• Support planned and corrective maintenance work using work management systems.
• Operate mobile equipment such as skid steer, backhoe, telehandler or excavator.
• Support tradespeople with minor works, inspections and general maintenance tasks.
• Maintain tools, equipment and work areas to a high standard.
• Follow site procedures, SOPs and safe work practices.
• Participate in JHAs, risk assessments and task observations.
• Report hazards, incidents, faults and non-conformances.
• Support schedule compliance, continuous improvement and cost-effective work delivery.
• Maintain compliance with HSE, environmental and statutory requirements.

Skills

C class WA license

Site maintenance

Skid steer operation

Telehandler operation

Excavator operation

Safety focus

Team communication

Proactive attitude

Tools

SAP

Microsoft Office

AS/NZS 3760 knowledge

Job description

2d ago , from Gold Industry Group Careers

At AGA, we value diverse perspectives. If you’re ready to take on challenges and make an impact, we’d love to hear from you – even if you don’t meet every requirement still apply and let’s start the conversation.

We are seeking a Trades Assistant to support maintenance of Non-Processing Infrastructure across the Tropicana site and village.

Reporting to the Supervisor – Projects & Infrastructure, you will assist with planned and reactive maintenance, minor works, inspections, machine operation and general site support. This role is ideal for a hands-on, safety-focused person with experience in facilities, camp or site infrastructure maintenance. This is a site-based role at Tropicana on an 8/6 roster from Perth and/or Kalgoorlie.

About the Role

• Assist with maintenance and repairs across site and village infrastructure
• Support planned and corrective maintenance work using work management systems
• Operate mobile equipment such as skid steer, backhoe, telehandler or excavator
• Support tradespeople with minor works, inspections and general maintenance tasks
• Maintain tools, equipment and work areas to a high standard
• Follow site procedures, SOPs and safe work practices
• Participate in JHAs, risk assessments and task observations
• Report hazards, incidents, faults and non-conformances
• Support schedule compliance, continuous improvement and cost-effective work delivery
• Maintain compliance with HSE, environmental and statutory requirements

This role offers an excellent opportunity to apply your technical skills in a dynamic mining environment while contributing to the long-term integrity and performance of a world-class gold processing operation.

About You

People are at the heart of everything we do. We want you to collaborate with us, share your ideas and feel confident in challenging the status quo. You’ll bring a strong mix of technical know-how and practical experience to the team. To be considered, you should have:

• Current C Class WA Driver’s Licence
• Minimum 2 years’ experience in non-process infrastructure, facilities or camp maintenance
• Experience operating skid steer, backhoe, telehandler and/or excavator
• Building trade background highly regarded
• Working at Heights competency
• Test and Tag qualification or knowledge of AS/NZS 3760 desirable
• Forklift, EWP, Dogging, Rigging, Crane or other High Risk licences desirable
• SAP and basic Microsoft Office knowledge desirable
• Strong safety focus and ability to follow procedures
• Good communication skills and a team-focused approach
• Proactive attitude with a willingness to support a range of site maintenance tasks

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