Resource Development Geologist

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

Benefits offered by this job

Private health insurance

Annual bonus

Work180 endorsement

Parental leave

Training opportunities

Inclusion and belonging

Volunteering leave

Novated lease options

Job summary

AngloGold Ashanti Australia is seeking a Resource Development Geologist for Tropicana Gold Mine, on an 8 days on/6 days off FIFO roster with flights from Perth/Kalgoorlie. The role focuses on planning and executing resource development to increase and de-risk resources within the AMA and satellite deposits.

You will supervise drill programs, map and model geology, manage data custody, and mentor junior staff while maintaining high safety standards across underground and open-pit operations.

Qualifications

• A relevant tertiary or postgraduate degree in Geology.
• Proven experience as a geologist in Resource Development, Exploration or Mine Geologist roles.
• Experience or capability to work Underground, Open Pit and Regional.
• Geological logging of diamond drill core and RC experience.
• Experience validating data and working with databases, such as Datashed.
• Willingness to take on responsibility within a hard-working team.
• Professional curiosity and eagerness to develop geological and mining context.
• Excellent communication, interpretive and report writing skills.
• Current C class Manual Drivers License.
• Ability to obtain National Police Clearance.
• Permanent work rights in Australia.

Responsibilities

• Maintaining high safety standards and duty of care for employees.
• Supervise surface and underground drill programs (RC, Diamond, directional drilling).
• Influence resource and reserve addition through safe drill design and execution.
• Monitor exploration targets and provide feedback via handovers and technical reporting.
• Geological logging of RC chips and diamond core.
• Geological mapping, interpretation, wireframing/3D modelling and targeting.
• Maintain data capture and custodianship in the geological database.
• On-ground contractor management and supervision of drill crews and QAQC.
• Mentor and train junior staff and field technicians.

Skills

Geology

Underground/Open Pit/Regional

Drill core logging (RC & Diamond)

Data validation & databases

Communication & report writing

Driver's license

Education

Geology degree

Tools

Datashed

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 AngloGold Ashanti, we pride ourselves on having a collaborative workplace that is focused on providing a safe and inclusive environment for all. We want to create an environment where people feel comfortable to bring their whole, authentic self to work and feel safe, respected, and valued while doing so.

AngloGold Ashanti is one of the world's largest gold producers with operations and projects spanning across four continents. Our globally diverse, world-class portfolio is supported by focused exploration in the established and new gold producing regions of the world. We offer a working environment that allows every employee to contribute, learn and flourish.

In Australia we own and manage the Sunrise Dam Gold Mine, and the Tropicana Gold Mine (70% AGA owned 30% Regis Resources). These are two of Western Australia’s premier gold operations, with ongoing investment and exploration taking place across both open pit and underground operations at each site.

The Opportunity

We are currentlyseeking aResource Development Geologist, reporting to the Senior Resource Development Geologist, working within the Tropicana Brownfields Exploration team.

This position is a site based role at ourTropicana Gold Mineon an 8 days on/6 days off FIFO roster, with direct flights from Perth and/or Kalgoorlie.

Role Purpose:

The main accountability of the role of Resource Development Geologist is to plan and execute resource development at Tropicana Gold Mine (and satellite deposits) to achieve outcomes that both increase and de-risk resources. The role encompasses accountabilities for targeting, drill plan development, drill plan execution, monitoring of QAQC (drilling and laboratory) and subsequent geological modelling of drill programmes inside the Active Mining Area (AMA) and at satellite deposits being taken to inferred-indicated resource stage.

Accountabilities:

• Maintaining a high standard of safety by complying with all relevant safety instructions, procedures, rules and the duty of care for employees as legislated
• Supervise surface and underground drill programs covering RC, Diamond drilling and directional drilling techniques, ensuring the highest level of safety, sample QAQC, production and environmental compliance.
• Influence resource and reserve addition and conversion to drive improved LOM outcomes through effective and safe drill program design and execution.
• Monitoring performance to plan of exploration target objectives and provide feedback to peers and reporting line via handovers and technical reporting.
• Geological and structural logging of RC chips and diamond core.
• Geological mapping, interpretation, wireframing/3D modelling and targeting.
• Maintaining a high level data capture, data chain of custody into the geological database.
• On-ground contractor management and supervision of drill crews, downhole surveyors, laboratory QAQC.
• Provide mentoring and training to junior staff and field technicians as required.

About You

People are at the heart of everything we do. We want you to continue your professional journey with us, share your ideas and feel confident to challenge the status quo. To be considered, we would like to see you have:

• A relevant tertiary or postgraduate degree in Geology
• Proven experience working as a geologist in Resource Development, Exploration or Mine Geologist roles.
• Experience or capability to work Underground, Open Pit and Regional
• Geological logging diamond drill core and RC experience
• Experience validating data and working with databases, such as Datashed
• Willingness to take on responsibility and accountability, playing your role within a hard working team.
• Professional curiosity- driven to learn and develop geological and mining context
• Excellent communication, interpretive and report writing skills.
• Current C class Manual Drivers License.
• The ability to obtain a National Police Clearance
• Existing and ongoing Permanent work rights in Australia. (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] .