Principal, Mining Underground in Perth

AngloGold Ashanti is a global gold mining company with a diverse, high-quality portfolio of operations, projects and exploration activities across 10 countries on four continents. We pursue value-creating opportunities involving other minerals, where we can leverage our existing assets, shareholdings, skills, and experience. At AngloGold Ashanti, we assure you of work that carries significance and creates tangible results. What we do goes beyond mining. We build livelihoods in communities, champion environmental stewardship, and strengthen local and national economies. Our leaders and teams are committed to listening to and supporting each other, valuing differences, and embracing equity.

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. Our Corporate Technical team is currently seeking a Principal, Mining Underground to join the Perth, Denver or Johannesburg Corporate office to support this mining function. Reporting to the Director - Mining Underground, the role purpose is to provide underground Mine Planning and Operations support for selected assets within the Anglo Gold Ashanti portfolio. This role is a 5:2 roster based at the Perth, Denver or Johannesburg Corporate Office, but will require travel to sites both domestically and internationally within the group portfolio when required.

This position will include hands-on Mine Planning and Scheduling related support and technical expertise across our global entities within AGA.

Accountabilities:

• Provide expert Mining and Mine Planning support, input and technical advice to all assigned Operations.
• Deliver technical input and support for the mining components of studies and project stage gate reviews as assigned.
• Collaborating closely with the business units, in the development of Integrated plans identifying opportunities, and provide coaching to engineers.
• Assist operations globally in Full Asset Potential processes to deliver improvements in cost and operational performance.
• Develop and enhance mining planning systems to deliver best practice in mine planning.
• Provide support and review to AGA's Mineral Resource and Ore Reserves processes.
• Investigating business and operational opportunities through mining related technologies and overseeing testing trials as required.
• Maintaining and supporting appropriate Policy, Guidelines and Standards, and subsequent monitoring and reporting of compliance to those standards.

About You:

• Underground mining Operational and technical leadership experience and leading multi-faceted teams.
• A degree qualification in a relevant mining-related discipline.
• A minimum of 15 years relevant experience in the mining industry.
• Advanced design and scheduling software skills with Deswik/Datamine.
• Sound practical understanding of the entire mining value chain including geology, mining, geotechnical, metallurgy and projects.
• Demonstrated capacity to make sound short-term tactical decisions.
• Ability to take a whole-of-business perspective in managing multiple competing priorities.
• Strong interpersonal, influencing and communication skills with stakeholder engagement and management.
• A willingness to work with a diverse team in domestic and international operations.
• Confidence to provide input and provoke discussion.
• Adhering and standing by our core values with a number one focus on safety.
• Have valid and existing working rights appropriate to the country of position.
• General understanding of Mine Health and Safety frameworks and statutory systems affecting Mine Planning and Production Systems is desired.

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. Come and be a part of our team — a team committed to building a better future. Be known. Be valued. Be recognised.

CULTURE AND BENEFITS:

We foster a workplace built on dignity and respect. We offer challenging work, competitive pay that's regularly reviewed, and opportunities for career growth. Your benefits will include:

• Top Tier Gold Cover Private Health Insurance for you and your family (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.

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.