Project Mine Geologist

Australia
Permanent
Full-time

3 days ago

Website: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, championing 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.The OpportunityAt 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, we strongly encourage you to apply - let's have the conversation.The passionate Mine Geology team at Sunrise Dam Gold Mine are currently seeking a Project Underground Geologist to join their on-site team on a FIFO 8 days on/ 6 days off roster, with a quick commute from Perth to camp and site.
A permanent role with ongoing growth opportunities that will report into the Senior Mine Geologist.Role Purpose:To support the development of processes for underground mineral resource development to aid in ensuring the timely delivery of material into the mine plan.Here you will be working within a large, talented, and diverse Geology team, that consists onsite of 20 Exploration Geologists, 15 Mine Geologists, 30 Geology Technicians and 160 drilling contractors. In addition, the role is supported by an in-house Resource Evaluation team and Technical Specialist group.Culture and Benefits:At AGAA we consider learning as a shared responsibility and your personal development is important to us. We offer challenging work, highly competitive remuneration that is regularly adjusted to market conditions and career development opportunitiesYour new benefits will include:

Fully Covered Top Tier Gold Cover Private Health Insurance for you and your family (not a discount or partial payment - 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

Fully Covered Top Tier Gold Cover Private Health Insurance for you and your family (not a discount or partial payment - fully paid!)
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

Accountabilities:

Opportunity to work at a large scale UG (Underground) operation, currently producing 2.7mtpa with plans to get to 3.1mtpa in the future, your role will pay an integral part in achieving this.
Get experience with UG RC (reverse circulation) grade control drilling, Sunrise Dam has 4 x RC rigs, and you will be responsible for both the short and long-term plan to meet the goal of 18 months of GC stock.
Identify drilling targets to extend the Life of Mine (LOM) and increase reserves and resources.
Work with the modeling and resource estimation team to improve geological data for GC and resource estimations.
Plan, monitor and implement Mine Geology business improvement projects.
Contribute to the End of Month (EOM) reconciliation and reporting process.
Support the Grade Control team in GC modeling & estimation.
Train and mentor Graduates and Mine Geologists.
Perform tasks in compliance with relevant safety guidelines, procedures, and duty of care obligations as required by legislation.

About YouPeople are at the heart of everything we do. We want you to collaborate with us, share your ideas and feel confident to challenge the status quo. To be considered, you will bring some of the following:

BSc in Geology or higher-level qualifications.
Previous underground mine geology experience.
Strong grasp of mining geology including gold sampling and assaying, geological interpretation, grade modelling.
Demonstrated commitment to our AGA values within safety, quality, and teamwork.
Enjoys coaching and mentoring junior staff in geological thinking, interpretation and 3D modelling.
Proficiency in MS Office suite, Vulcan, Leapfrog & Datashed desirable.
Deswik knowledge will be advantageous.
Permanent work rights in Australia.
Current C class Manual Drivers Licence.
A National Police Clearance.

About usAt 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.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 atRequisition ID: 27562Category: GeologyPosting Salary: Market Related

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