Mining Engineer (Open Pit)

AngloGold Ashanti Limited; Kalgoorlie; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private health insurance

Annual bonus

Parental leave (26 weeks primary, 8 in

Parental leave

Training and development opportunities

Job summary

AngloGold Ashanti Australia is seeking a hands-on Mining Engineer (Open Pit) for the Tropicana Gold Mine. You will drive short-term planning, designs, and production with a focus on safety and efficiency, reporting to the Superintendent Mining Operations.

The role operates on a FIFO 8/6 roster with direct flights from Perth or Kalgoorlie, and requires strong open-pit mining experience, design, and production scheduling skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in mining engineering is required or strongly preferred.
• Unrestricted quarry managers certificate desirable or actively pursuing.
• Broad range of open pit mining skills including production operation, mine scheduling/planning, mine optimizations, geo-tech, drill and blast, mining systems, business planning and financial analysis.
• Alastri (ATS/APS) and Vulcan knowledge.
• Minestar/FMS knowledge.
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills across all levels.

Responsibilities

• Develop weekly plans aligned with the monthly short-term plan.
• Prepare mine designs and production schedules aligned with operational requirements.
• Monitor compliance to plan and implement corrective actions as required.
• Conduct pit inspections and QA/QC activities to ensure safe and efficient mining practices.
• Engage with alliance partners and key stakeholders.

Skills

Open pit mining

Mine scheduling/planning

Drill and blast

Mining systems

Financial analysis

Stakeholder engagement

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in mining engineering

Tools

Alastri

Vulcan

Minestar/FMS

MS Office

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.

We currently have a great opportunity for a hands-on and motivatedMining Engineer (Open Pit) to join our team at our Tropicana Gold Mine.

Accountable to theSuperintendent Mining Operations, you will drive safe, high quality mining production coupled with the short-term plan by daily execution planning & collaborating the required support work to facilitate seamless material movement and scheduled ore production.

This role is working on a FIFO 8/6 roster with direct flights to site from either Perth or Kalgoorlie.

About the role:

• Develop weekly plans that align with the monthly short-term plan
• Prepare mine designs and production schedules aligned with operational requirements.
• Monitor compliance to plan and implement corrective actions as required
• Conduct pit inspections and QA/QC activities to ensure safe and efficient mining practices
• Engagement with alliance partners and key stakeholders

About you

People are at the heart of everything we do. We want you to collaborate with us, share your ideasand feel confident to challenge the status quo. You’ll bring a strong mix of technical know-how and practical experience to the team.

The ideal candidate will have:

• Tertiary qualification - bachelor’s degree in mining engineering
• Unrestricted quarry managers certificate (or actively working towards it) desirable
• Broad range of open pit mining skills encompassing production operation, mine scheduling/planning, mine optimizations geo-tech, drill and blast, mining systems, business planning and financial analysis
• Alastri (ATS/APS), Vulcan knowledge
• Minestar/FMS knowledge
• Effective communication skills with the ability to build effective working relationships across all levels of the organization
• Experience with using Microsoft Office programs
• Ability to obtain a National Police Clearance

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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