Exploration Geologist

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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 are up to the challenge of making a difference.  Given this, 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.

As part of the Exploration team and reporting directly to the Senior Exploration Geologist this role is accountable for supporting exploration activities and completing assigned project work that furthers geological understanding and exploration success in the near-mine and regional environments. There is a requirement for remote camp work up to three hours' drive from the mine for up to eight days at a time as part of the role.

This role is offered on a permanent basis and is based on a FIFO 8/6 roster out of Perth or Kalgoorlie.

Accountabilities:

• Adhering to all safety procedures and always working in a safe manner
• Developing and maintaining harmonious, productive working relationships with all contractors and colleagues
• Independent supervision of drilling activities, ensuring a high level of safety, environmental compliance, and sample QAQC
• On-ground contractor management and supervision of drill crews, downhole surveyors, and laboratory QAQC
• High quality geological logging of aircore, RC and diamond core
• Completing project work as assigned, including geological interpretation, 3D modelling, targeting, and drill hole planning
• Assisting in maintaining and ensuring the integrity of the exploration database.
• Providing mentoring and training to graduate geologists and field technicians

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:

• The right attitude – strong enthusiasm for geology and discovery
• A relevant tertiary or postgraduate degree in geology
• Over 2 years' experience working as an exploration, resource development or mine geologist
• Excellent geological interpretation skills
• Experience using GIS and 3D modelling software
• Knowledge of QAQC practices
• Current C class manual driver's licence, preferably with 4WD experience
• Permanent work rights in Australia are mandatory

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:

• 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
• 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