Electrical Technician

AngloGold Ashanti Australia; Shire Of Laverton; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Top Tier Private Health Insurance

Annual Bonus

WORK180 endorsed employer

Parental leave 26 weeks (primary)

Parental leave 8 weeks (secondary)

Training and development opportunities

Volunteering leave

Novated lease options

Job summary

AngloGold Ashanti Australia is seeking an Electrical Technician to join the Projects & Infrastructure team at Tropicana Gold Mine in Western Australia. You’ll perform non-process infrastructure maintenance, minor project works, and statutory electrical testing, ensuring facilities remain available around the clock in a dynamic mining environment.

The role requires an A-grade WA electrical license and permanent work rights in Australia; instrumentation certification and SAP CMMS experience are

Qualifications

• A-grade WA electrical worker’s license is required.
• Certificate IV in Instrumentation is desirable but not essential.
• Open cabling registration for Cat 5/6 with ACMA registration is preferred.
• CMMS experience, preferably SAP.
• Ability to obtain National Police Clearance.
• Ongoing permanent work rights in Australia are mandatory.

Responsibilities

• Non-process infrastructure maintenance and repairs.
• Execution of minor project works.
• Conducting statutory electrical testing.
• Daily facility inspections for continuous improvement.
• Maintain inventory and assist team as required.
• Support other trades when needed.
• Generator operation and fault finding.
• 3ø test and tag with VRD equipment.

Skills

Electrical license WA

Instrumentation knowledge

Data cabling Cat5/6

CMMS SAP

ACMA registration

Police clearance

Permanent work rights in Australia

Education

A-grade WA Electrical Worker’s License

Certificate IV in Instrumentation

Tools

SAP CMMS

ACMA registration

Open cabling registration

Job description

AngloGold Ashanti is a global gold mining company with a diverse, high-quality portfolio of operations, projects and exploration activities across ten 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 prioritise these behaviors and the well-being of every person.

The Opportunity

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.

We are currently seeking an Electrical Technician to join our Projects & Infrastructure team at Tropicana Gold Mine.

Accountable to the Appointed Electrical Supervisor NPI, this role is responsible for completing planned, scheduled, and reactive work orders on all non-process infrastructure, including, but not limited to, the camp village, administration facilities, warehouses, and water services. You will also be responsible for providing specialist input and advice to ensure all facilities and infrastructure are fully available at all hours of the mining operations.

About the Role

• Non-process infrastructure maintenance and repairs
• Execution of minor project works
• Conducting statutory electrical testing
• Completing daily facility and infrastructure inspections to support continuous improvement
• Fault finding and repairing commercial-grade kitchen appliances and industrial laundry machinery
• Generator operation and fault finding
• 3ø test and tag and use of VRD test equipment
• Maintaining inventory and stock levels
• Assisting other trades within the team as required

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:

• A current A-grade WA electrical worker’s license issued under the Electricity (Licensing) Regulations 1991
• Certificate IV in Instrumentation is desirable but not essential
• Data cabling qualifications: Open cabling registration with structured cabling (Cat 5 & 6) endorsement. Registered with ACMA.
• CMMS experience, preferably with SAP, is desired but not essential
• Ability to obtain National Police Clearance
• Ongoing permanent work rights in Australia are mandatory

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].