exploration geologist

Location:
AU

Post Start Date: 11 Aug 2025

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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.

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 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.

Due to increased Exploration drilling, We are now seeking an additional Exploration Geologist to join our committed and passionate team at our Sunrise Dam Gold Mine. Accountable to the Senior Exploration Geologist.

This role is offered on a lifestyle 8 days on/6 days off FIFO roster, where we operate direct flights to our sites from Perth and/or Kalgoorlie.

Accountabilities:

• Maintaining a high standard of safety by complying with all relevant safety instructions, procedures and rules and the duty of care for employees as legislated
• Building and maintaining constructive relationships with AGAA staff and contractors
• Daily management of underground drill rigs, including data validation and data entry
• Mentoring of the Graduate and Exploration Geologists
• High quality geological logging of diamond drill core
• Design, coordination and management of drill programs from Blue Sky to Resource Definition
• Management of short-term drill schedule
• Interpretation and reporting of geological and geochemical results
• Geological and ore domain modelling
• Monitoring performance to plan of targets
• Weekly and monthly reporting
• Process and procedure improvements and updates
• Support the Exploration Team in the discovery of resources to meet annual depletion of resource/reserves

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 would like to see you have:

• A relevant tertiary or postgraduate degree in Geology
• Proven experience working within an underground gold mine operation or in an exploration role
• Experience using 3D modelling software, with experience in Vulcan and Leapfrog highly regarded
• Geological logging knowledge in diamond drill core and RC
• Experience validating data and working with databases, such as Datashed
• Knowledge of QAQC practices
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Leadership and mentorship skills
• Permanent work rights in Australia
• Current C class Manual Drivers License.
• The ability to obtain a new National Police Clearance

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 AGAA we consider learning as a shared responsibility and your personal development is important to us. Your new benefits will include:

• Opportunity to work for an endorsed WORK180 employer
• Access to our industry-leading Wellness Program
• Active committees driving Diversity & Inclusion
• Fully covered Top Tier Private Health Insurance for you and your family
• Annual Performance Bonus
• 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

Requisition ID: 27417

Category: Exploration

Posting Salary: Market Related