Director Open Pit Mining

AngloGold Ashanti Limited; Perth; Hybrid; AUD 350,000 - 520,000; Full time

Job summary

AngloGold Ashanti Australia seeks a highly experienced Director Open Pit Mining to lead Life-of-Mine planning for Australian Open Pit assets. You will identify constraints, evaluate sustainable improvements, and drive value creation across planning cycles within the Australia Region.

Reporting to the VP Technical Services, you will develop robust mine plans, ensure alignment between physical and cost profiles, and mentor the planning team while maintaining strong internal and external

Qualifications

• A degree qualification in a relevant mining-related discipline or other.
• A minimum of fifteen years’ experience in the industry with demonstrated experience working on Open Pit gold mining projects.
• Strong analytical skills, combined with high attention to detail and the ability to proactively identify impacts, issues and opportunities.
• Familiarity with Vulcan, Surpac, Whittle, Alastri, MineMax highly desirable.
• Exposure to first principles cost modelling and strong financial analysis.

Responsibilities

• Lead development of Life-of-Mine (LOM) Open Pit asset strategies for the Australia Region.
• Drive value creation, alignment of physicals and cost profiles, and study outcomes.
• Develop planning systems and processes, and build organisational capability.
• Provide Open Pit mining support services to operations and sign off on technical reviews.
• Lead reporting of Open Pit Ore Reserves and support Competent Persons.

Skills

Analytical skills

Financial decision making

Interpersonal skills

Risk management

Attention to detail

Education

Degree in mining-related discipline

Tools

Vulcan

Surpac

Whittle

Alastri

MineMax

Job description

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AngloGold Ashanti is a global gold mining company with a diverse, high-quality portfolio of operations, projects and exploration activities across 10 countries on four continents. We pursue value-creating opportunities involving other minerals, where we can leverage our existing assets, shareholdings, skills, and experience.

At AngloGold Ashanti, we assure you of work that carries significance and creates tangible results. What we do goes beyond mining. We build livelihoods in communities, champion environmental stewardship, and strengthen local and national economies. Our leaders and teams are committed to listening to and supporting each other, valuing differences, and embracing equity. We are convinced that greatness only happens when we prioritize these behaviors and the well-being of every person.

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. If you feel that you may not tick all 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.

Reporting to the VP Technical Services, the Director Open Pit Mining, develops robust life-of-mine plans for each of the Australian Region's Open Pit assets. Identify and communicate key constraints to delivery of the mine plan and evaluate sustainable options for improvement

Key responsibilities

include leading the development and optimisation of Life-of-Mine (LOM) Open Pit asset strategies, driving value creation and continuous improvement, ensuring alignment of physical and cost profiles, delivering business planning and study outcomes, developing effective planning systems and processes, building organisational capability, and maintaining strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders.

Accountabilities

• Lead development of life-of mine (LOM)Open Pit asset options to optimise the value of the Australia Region within the AngloGold portfolio, providing recommendations on the preferred options.
• Ensure alignment between physicals and cost profiles, and that scenarios are assessed on the most appropriate value metrics.
• Drive value creation across Open Pit Strategic Planning by implementing continuous improvement.
• Manage delivery of results in relation to the business planning cycle and study timelines.
• Develop systems and processes to support the Open Pit Planning Department work.
• Build organisational capability (people & organisational structure, personnel, and contractors or consultants) within the Australia Business Unit.
• Provide expert and specialist Open Pit mining support services to the operations
• Lead the reporting of Open Pit Ore Reserves for the Australia Business Unit by providing support to the Competent Persons and acting as the Business Unit Reviewer, which includes providing technical sign-off.

About You

• A degree qualification in a relevant mining-related discipline or other.
• A minimum of fifteen years’ experience in the industry with demonstrated experience working on Open Pit gold mining projects.
• Strong analytical skills, combined with high attention to detail and the ability to proactively identify impacts, issues and opportunities.
• Familiarity with Vulcan, Surpac, Whittle, Alastri, MineMax highly desirable.
• Exposure to first principles cost modelling
• Strong background in financial analysis
• A capacity in financial decision making and Risk Management
• Effective interpersonal skills with the ability to liaise with people at all levels within the organisation.
• The ability to obtain National Police Clearance.
• Have existing and ongoing valid Australian working rights (Mandatory).
• Based in Perth and able to travel to the mine sites on a regular basis.

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, champion 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.

CULTURE AND BENEFITS:

We foster a workplace built on dignity and respect. We offer challenging work, competitive pay that’s regularly reviewed, and opportunities for career growth. At AGAA, learning is a shared responsibility, and your development matters to us. Your benefits will include:

• Top Tier Gold Cover Private Health Insurance for you and your family (fully paid).
• 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 [e-mail] .

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