Principal, Mining Underground

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

Benefits offered by this job

Private health insurance

Flexible working policy

Annual bonus

Parental leave

Training and development assistance

Job summary

AngloGold Ashanti Limited seeks a Principal, Mining Underground to lead underground mine planning and provide expert support across global assets. The role is based in Perth with options for Denver or Johannesburg, on a 5:2 roster, and requires travel to sites domestically and internationally.

You will deliver planning solutions, lead technical studies, and mentor engineers while aligning with safety, governance, and asset optimisation across the portfolio.

Qualifications

• Degree in a mining-related discipline and 15+ years in mining.
• Advanced design and scheduling software skills with Deswik/Datamine.
• Experience leading multi-disciplinary teams and global operations.

Responsibilities

• Provide expert mining planning and input to assigned operations.
• Deliver technical input for mining components of studies and reviews.
• Collaborate with units to identify opportunities and coach engineers.
• Support Full Asset Potential processes to improve cost and performance.
• Develop mining planning systems and ensure effective operation.
• Support and review Mineral Resource and Ore Reserve processes.
• Investigate opportunities through mining technologies and supervise trials.
• Maintain and monitor compliance with policies, guidelines and standards.

Skills

Underground leadership

Mine planning

Deswik/Datamine

Stakeholder management

Travel readiness

Education

Mining-related degree

Tools

Deswik

Datamine

Job description

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Perth, WA, AU, 6000 Reno, NV, US, 89511 Johannesburg, ZA, 2198

Post Start Date: 21 Sept 2026

Description:

Who We Are

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.

Learn more about our Vision, purpose, values - AngloGold Ashanti

The Opportunity

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. With this in mind, if you feel that you may not tick all of the boxes below but believe you have something unique to contribute to our team,

OurCorporate Technical teamis currently seeking aPrincipal, Mining Undergroundto join the Perth, Denver or Johannesburg Corporate office to support this mining function.

Reporting to the Director - Mining Underground, the role purpose is to provide underground Mine Planning and Operations support for selected assets within the Anglo Gold Ashanti portfolio. This role is a5:2 roster based at the Perth, Denver or Johannesburg Corporate Office, but will require travel to sites both domestically and internationally within the group portfolio when required. This is an excellent opportunity for the right candidate to be based in Perth, Denver or Johannesburg and have the ability to travel and work in Ghana, Guinea, Tanzania, Argentina, Australia, Brazil, Colombia, DRC, Egypt and the US in diverse and challenging operations.

This position will include hands‑on Mine Planning and Scheduling related support and technical expertise across our global entities within AGA.

Accountabilities:

• Provide expert Mining and Mine Planning support, input and technical advice to all assigned Operations. This includes improving planning and mining practices at the sites as part of Operational Excellence.
• Deliver technical input and support for the mining components of studies and project stage gate reviews as assigned.
• Collaborating closely with the business units, in the development of Integrated plans identifying opportunities, and provide coaching to engineers
• Assist operations globally in Full Asset Potential processes to deliver improvements in cost and operational performance.
• Develop and enhance mining planning systems to deliver best practice in mine planning. Subsequently ensuring the systems are in place and operating effectively with results analysed and reported appropriately.
• Provide support and review to AGA’s Mineral Resource and Ore Reserves processes.
• Investigating business and operational opportunities through mining related technologies and overseeing testing trials as required and provide support for mining software integration.
• Maintaining and supporting appropriate Policy, Guidelines and Standards, and subsequent monitoring and reporting of compliance to those standards

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. To be considered, we are looking for;

• Underground mining Operational and technical leadership experience and leading multi-faceted teams.
• A degree qualification in a relevant mining-related discipline
• A minimum of 15 years relevant experience in the mining industry
• Advanced design and scheduling software skills with Deswik/Datamine
• Sound practical understanding of the entire mining value chain including geology, mining, geotechnical, metallurgy and projects (mining studies to medium and long term mine planning).
• Demonstrated capacity to make sound short-term tactical decisions – quickly assembling and interpreting data to successfully action priorities
• Ability to take a whole-of-business perspective in managing multiple competing priorities and reconciling these with the Company’s strategic priorities and demonstrated financial acumen to assess mine planning options or projects.
• Strong interpersonal, influencing and communication skills with stakeholder engagement and management
• A willingness to work with a diverse team in domestic and international operations comprised of technical and operational members.
• Confidence to provide input and provoke discussion and enthusiastic attitude towards fulfilling key accountabilities.
• Adhering and standing by our core values with a number one focus on safety
• Have valid and existing working rights appropriate to the country of position and the ability to obtain visas to the identified supported international operations.
• General understanding of Mine Health and Safety frameworks and statutory systems affecting Mine Planning and Production Systems is desired.

AngloGold Ashanti Limited

www.anglogoldashanti.com

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).
• Flexible working policy.
• 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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