Global Open Pit Geotechnical Director — Travel Ready

AngloGold Ashanti Australia Limited; Perth; On-site; AUD 250,000 - 350,000; Full time

Job summary

AngloGold Ashanti Australia Limited is seeking a Director Geotechnical Engineering – Open Pit to provide strategic and technical leadership across global open pit assets. The role involves developing geotechnical options, risk management, and guiding specialist teams while mentoring across international units.

The position requires on-site presence with travel to operations worldwide, including international travel to diverse sites.

Qualifications

• Post-graduate degree in mining-related geotechnical engineering required.
• Minimum 15 years of geotechnical experience in mining.
• Experience across exploration, mine development and primary mining activities.
• Ability to balance multiple priorities with company strategy.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic and technical leadership across global open pit assets.
• Develop geotechnical options and risk management solutions.
• Lead specialist technical teams and mentor across units.
• Align engineering standards with corporate objectives.
• Manage multiple complex project workstreams and drive improvements.
• Oversee development of standards, systems, and processes for geotechnical risk.

Skills

Geotechnical leadership

Strategic thinking

Financial decision making

Communication skills

Risk management

Education

Post-graduate degree in mining geotechnical engineering

Job description

AngloGold Ashanti Australia Limited is seeking a Director Geotechnical Engineering – Open Pit to provide strategic and technical leadership across global open pit assets. The role involves developing geotechnical options, risk management, and guiding specialist teams while mentoring across international units.

The position requires on-site presence with travel to operations worldwide, including international travel to diverse sites.