Specialist Mine Geology Full Time

AngloGold Ashanti; Gold Coast City; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Top-tier private health insurance

Annual bonus

Parental leave (26 weeks)

Training and development opportunities

Novated lease options

Work180 endorsed / Menopause Friendly

Volunteering leave

Job summary

AngloGold Ashanti Australia is seeking an experienced Mine Geologist for Sunrise Dam on a 12-month fixed-term basis. You will lead grade control, data validation, and liaise with contractors to meet short-term targets.

You should have tertiary Geology qualifications, experience in open pit/mining geology, strong safety focus, and knowledge of gold sampling and grade modelling. A permanent role may follow based on performance.

Qualifications

• Tertiary qualifications in Geology.
• Prior experience in open pit and/or underground mine geology.
• Commitment to safety, quality, and teamwork.
• Strong organisational and administrative skills.
• Knowledge of gold sampling, assaying, grade modelling and open pit mining methods.
• Proficiency in Vulcan, Datashed and MP3 estimation software or equivalent.
• Australian Permanent Residency or Citizenship (mandatory).
• Current National Police Clearance.

Responsibilities

• Adhering to all safety procedures and reporting hazards/incidents.
• Designing grade control drilling programs for short- and medium-term planning.
• Scheduling grade control drilling activities with a focus on safety and QA/QC.
• Geological mapping and interpretation.
• Validation and analysis of QA/QC data for drilling, sampling and assaying.
• Interrogation of grade control models for mine reconciliations.
• Contributing to short- and medium-term mining schedules and material movement coordination.
• Assisting in stockpile management, mine to mill and resource reconciliations.
• Liaising with external contractors daily/weekly.
• Understanding blast movement technologies to assist material movement.
• Identifying opportunities for continuous improvement.

Skills

Grade control

Open pit mining

Data analysis

QA/QC

Liaison with contractors

Safety awareness

Geology

Education

Tertiary qualifications in Geology

Tools

Vulcan

Datashed

MP3 estimation

Job description

19d ago , from Gold Industry Group Careers

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 the communities in which we operate, champion environmental stewardship, and strengthen local and national economies. Come and be part of our team — a team committed to building a better future. Be known. Be valued. Be recognised.

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. Apply and let’s start the conversation.

We are seeking an experienced Mine Geologist to join our Geology team at Sunrise Dam. This is an initial 12-month fixed-term position based on an 8/6 roster, with flights from Perth or Kalgoorlie, and the opportunity to transition into a permanent role based on performance.

Reporting to the Senior Mine Geologist, this role is responsible for all aspects of production activities, including grade control, data validation, liaising with contractors, and the inspection and monitoring of mining activities, ensuring short-term planning targets are achieved.

About the role

• Adhering to all safety procedures, identifying hazards and reporting incidents, always working in a safe manner.
• Designing grade control drilling programs for short- and medium-term planning requirements.
• Scheduling and coordinating grade control drilling activities, ensuring that all activities maintain a high level of safety and sample QAQC.
• Geological mapping and interpretation.
• Validation and analysis of QAQC data relating to drilling, sampling and assaying. Ensuring high quality sampling and lab protocols are upheld.
• Interrogation of grade control models for mine reconciliations through mine block generation.
• Contribute to short- and medium-term mining schedules and co-ordination of material movement and crusher feed with the Mining Alliance partners.
• Assist in stockpile management, mine to mill and resource reconciliations.
• Liaising with external contractors on a daily and weekly basis.
• Deep understanding of blast movement technologies to assist the mining team with material movement.
• Contribute to the continuous improvement of the operation by constructively identifying opportunities and testing solutions.

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. To be considered, you should have:

• Tertiary qualifications in Geology
• Prior experience in open pit and/or underground mine geology
• Demonstrated commitment to safety, quality, and teamwork
• A high degree of organisational and administrative skills
• Strong grasp of mining geology, including gold sampling and assaying, geological interpretation, grade modelling, and open cut mining methods
• Proficiency in Vulcan, Datashed, and MP3 estimation software, or equivalent
• Australian Permanent Residency or Citizenship (mandatory)
• A current National Police Clearance

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***************@anglogoldashanti.com.

About us

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.