Exploration Geologist - Sunrise Dam

at  AngloGold Ashanti

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.
We are now seeking an Exploration Geologist to join our Exploration team at our Sunrise Dam Gold Mine. Accountable to the Senior Exploration Geologist.
This role is based at the Sunrise Dam Gold Mine on an 8/6 FIFO roster, we operate direct flights to our sites from Perth and 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

Requisition ID: 24104
Category: Exploration
Posting Salary: Market Related