Technician Geotechnical

AngloGold Ashanti Limited; City Of Kalgoorlie-Boulder; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Top tier private health insurance

Annual bonus

Parental leave

Training and development opportunities

Work180 endorsed employer

Job summary

AngloGold Ashanti Australia seeks a Geotechnical Technician to join the Geotechnical department at the Tropicana Gold Mine. This full-time, permanent role operates on an 8/6 FIFO roster with direct flights to site from Perth and Kalgoorlie.

The role involves routine inspections, data interpretation for blasting, monitoring reports, and supervision of wall scaling with supporting documentation. Strong safety leadership is essential.

Qualifications

• Experience in mining, quarrying, or similar operational environments.
• Experience leading crews, coordinating contractors, or supervising field based activities.
• Experience with monitoring equipment, data collection, or quality assurance systems.
• Strong safety leadership and a demonstrated commitment to maintaining safe work practices.
• The ability to collect, record, and communicate operational data accurately.
• Sound computer skills, including Microsoft Office Suite and the ability to learn specialised mining software.
• Strong organisational and problem-solving skills with the ability to prioritise tasks in a dynamic environment.
• Excellent communication skills and the confidence to engage with operators, supervisors, and technical personnel.
• A practical, hands-on approach and a willingness to work outdoors in a mining environment.
• Ability to work 12-hour shifts on an 8/6 FIFO roster.
• Current Manual C Class Driver's Licence.

Responsibilities

• Displaying active safety leadership including hazard identification and rectification and intervention where necessary to ensure the safety of all employees.
• Provision of accurate information when requested and ensuring awareness of any possible Geotechnical hazards is effectively considered at all times.
• Conducting routine inspections and communicating with various operators.
• Data collection and interpretation from blasting activities.
• Creating daily, weekly and monthly monitoring reports and communication of the results.
• Supervision of wall scaling and associated activities, preparation of scaling plans and supporting documentation for final wall sign-offs including the use of Docusign.
• Data input for monthly crest lossanalysis report.
• Assist engineers with scanline mapping.
• Effective maintenance, deployment and troubleshooting of monitoring systems.
• Monitoring installationand data capture including groundwater, prism and radar data and completion of associated reporting.
• Completion of approved Geotechnical project work as assigned in a timely and thorough manner.

Skills

Safety leadership

Data collection

Communication

Problem solving

Microsoft Office

Field supervision

Organisational skills

Engaging with operators

Tools

Monitoring equipment

Geotechnical software

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 are seeking a Geotechnical Technician to join our Geotechnical department at our Tropicana Gold Mine. This role is a fulltime permanent position on an 8/6 FIFO roster. We offer direct flights to site from Perth and Kalgoorlie.

Accountable to the Geotechnical Superintendent, the Geotechnical Technician completes work to support the site mining Geotechnical activities, including routine inspections, scaling and associated activities for final wall signoffs, data collection and data interpretation for blasting activities, monitoring and report compilation for communication of results at daily, weekly and monthly frequencies.

The main tasks of the role include:

• Displaying active safety leadership including hazard identification and rectification and intervention where necessary to ensure the safety of all employees.
• Provision of accurate information when requested and ensuring awareness of any possible Geotechnical hazards is effectively considered at all times.
• Conducting routine inspections and communicating with various operators.
• Data collection and interpretation from blasting activities.
• Creating daily, weekly and monthly monitoring reports and communication of the results.
• Supervision of wall scaling and associated activities, preparation of scaling plans and supporting documentation for final wall sign-offs including the use of Docusign.
• Data input for monthly crest lossanalysis report.
• Assist engineers with scanline mapping.
• Effective maintenance, deployment and troubleshooting of monitoring systems.
• Monitoring installationand data capture including groundwater, prism and radar data and completion of associated reporting.
• Completion of approved Geotechnical project work as assigned in a timely and thorough manner.

The ideal candidate will possess:

• Experience in mining, quarrying, or similar operational environments.
• Experience leading crews, coordinating contractors, or supervising field based activities.
• Experience with monitoring equipment, data collection, or quality assurance systems.
• Strong safety leadership and a demonstrated commitment to maintaining safe work practices.
• The ability to collect, record, and communicate operational data accurately.
• Sound computer skills, including Microsoft Office Suite and the ability to learn specialised mining software.
• Strong organisational and problem-solving skills with the ability to prioritise tasks in a dynamic environment.
• Excellent communication skills and the confidence to engage with operators, supervisors, and technical personnel.
• A practical, hands-on approach and a willingness to work outdoors in a mining environment.
• Ability to work 12-hour shifts on an 8/6 FIFO roster.
• Current Manual C Class Driver's Licence.

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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