Specialist Health and Safety

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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.

The Opportunity
At AGA we celebrate diversity – diversity of thought and experience is important to us. We look for people who 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.

We currently have an exciting new venture, where we seek a
Safety & Health Specialist
to join the Australian Greenfields Explorations business unit.

Reporting to Principal : Exploration Projects, the role purpose is to support the safety and health functions across a 24-month period in accordance with statutory requirements, AGA values, standards, policies and procedures. The key position will provide technical support and safety leadership to the team in promoting a zero-harm culture and sustainable discovery .

Activities to support include but are not limited to, DDH, RC, and AC drilling (with double-shifted DDH as required), as well as ground and airborne geophysical surveys using electrical and other methods.

Based in Perth, this fixed-term (24-month) role operates on a 5/2 roster, with regular site travel required to our Laverton Project. Days spent on site over weekends and public holidays are claimed as days in lieu.

Accountabilities:

• To work with the regional Greenfields management review group to ensure appropriate planning for H&S compliance and activities.
• Provide professional H&S support and advice to the Exploration Principal as well as develop H&S aspects of the short to medium-term exploration strategy.
• Support identification of H&S risks and resolution of emerging issues and/or escalating issues .
• Work with keyexternal stakeholders (e.g. drilling & geophysical contractors) to coordinate site access requirements and maintain safe systems of work.
• Provide required reporting requirements on H&S related activities, issues and performance against plan.
• Monitor and recommend improvements to enhance the effectiveness of the HSE management system, and requisite behaviours and practices.
• Identify and execute initiatives to support continuous improvement.
• Comply with legal, regulatory and statutory requirements, manage performance, and develop team capabilities to meet desired outcomes.

About You:
People 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, we are looking for;

• A tertiary qualification in a Safety and Health related field or other relevant/complementary qualifications
• Several years working experience in a mining, exploration, resource, construction or heavy industry role. Experience in a Greenfields Exploration environment will be highly regarded.
• Practical knowledge of working in hazardous industries with the capacity to readily identify, assess and provide professional direction in relation to the exploration risk profile. Broad based knowledge and understanding of hazards and impacts associated with exploration, mining operations or other high risk industry.
• Display flexibility with regard to challenging tasks and assignment of priorities.
• Demonstrated and influential leadership in the management of safety, health, environment, security, cultural heritage, and stakeholder engagement.
• Sound cross-cultural and cross-functional communication skills.
• A willingness to work with a diverse team comprising of technical and operational members.
• Adhering and standing by our core values with a number one focus on safety.
• A sound understanding of applicable legislation.
• Proficiency with Microsoft office suite, SharePoint, MS Teams, GPS tools, ArcGIS and learning new systems.
• Medically fit to work in remote locations
• Australian working rights and a current passport holder.

Culture And Benefits
Our workplace demonstrates dignity and respect for each other, we offer challenging work, highly competitive remuneration that is regularly adjusted to market conditions and career development opportunities. At GFX, we consider learning as a shared responsibility, and your personal development is important to us.

Your 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
• 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