Located in the Laverton region, AngloGold Ashanti Australia's Sunrise Dam is one of Western Australia's premier gold operations. In late 2020 a new satellite open pit was approved (Golden Delicious) which will supplement the large-scale underground operation that employs more than 900 people and produces approximately 250,000 ounces of gold per annum. Ongoing investment in underground and regional exploration at Sunrise Dam has extended the mine life to 2031, with the opportunity for further extensions.

We are now seeking a Superintendent Metallurgy - Production to join our Processing team on a permanent basis, on an FIFO (8/4 – 4/5) roster from Perth or Kalgoorlie. Relocation assistance is available for the successful candidate.

Accountable to the Manager: Processing, this role will the role will be responsible for managing a high-performing team within the Metallurgy – Production functional area.

We are interested in hearing from candidates across the experience range: from those candidates seeking to step-up to a Superintendent level of responsibility and accountability, to those wishing to broaden their skills and experience in the pursuit of managerial roles.

Supporting a Diverse Workforce

AGAA looks for employees who share our values and purpose and in return will join a collaborative workplace that offers a supportive and inclusive culture. At AGAA we are focused on having a safe and inclusive environment for everyone – an environment where people feel able to bring their whole, authentic self to work and feel safe, respected, and valued while doing so. Our Wellbeing Framework and Diversity and Inclusion initiatives are underpinned by the AGAA values that prioritise the safety of each and every person in our workplaces. 

About The Role

Working within the Processing Team, the Superintendent Metallurgy – Production provides technical leadership for the Sunrise Dam Gold Mine operation. Managing a diverse and dynamic team within an autonomous work environment, your leadership skills and collaborative approach will enable you to work with stakeholders both within the Processing Team and across other site departments.

Reporting to the Processing Manager, the role will be responsible for managing a high-performing team that are accountable for identifying process improvement opportunities, analyzing metallurgical data and providing technical support and recommendations.

With a passion for Metallurgical practice, you will:

• Ensure compliance with safety, health and environmental standards
• Set plant operating parameters, investigate deviations, and define improvements
• Manage the metallurgical accounting and reporting system, and production reconciliations
• Manage short (monthly) and medium (quarterly) term production forecasting and cost forecasting,
• Provide inputs to the annual Business Planning Cycle, including production and cost forecasting, and capital projects
• Oversee operation of the on-site Laboratory, Desorption and Gold Recovery circuits
• Demonstrate a continuous improvement mindset to optimise cost, production and effective use of resources
• Set performance expectations (KPIs) and delegate work to a team of professional direct reports, and manage the overall team of approximately 14 people
• Identify training needs to ensure that the team is staffed with competent people capable of performing their duties in a safe and sustainable manner.
• Networking across departments to identify, understand and drive business improvement functions
• Provide suitable site coverage for the Manager: Processing, whilst absent from site.

About You

• Tertiary qualifications in Metallurgical/Process/Chemical Engineering
• Demonstrable experience in various Metallurgical/Operational roles incorporating crushing, grinding, gravity recovery, flotation, leaching and tailings management
• Solid knowledge of gold processing stages, metallurgy accounting practices, business improvement processes, along with cost reporting and budget development Demonstrated experience managing and developing direct reports
• Display excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to engage with people across multiple levels
• WA police clearance and valid Australian Working Rights are required

Culture and Benefits

As well as offering a highly competitive remuneration package and performance bonus scheme, we offer multiple training and career development options, coaching, and mentoring programs, 18 weeks paid parental leave and comprehensive private health insurance to cover you and your family.

We understand the importance of creating, celebrating and rewarding a work environment that is inclusive, diverse and equitable; one that is underpinned by wellbeing. When our people show up at work, we want them to do so feeling supported and well equipped, mentally and physically, so that they can bring their best and authentic self to work. Through embracing differences and providing people with avenues to share their points of view, we generate the most value - for each person, the business, and the communities in which we operate. We demonstrate this through initiatives such as our active Inclusion, Diversity and Equity committee, employee-led networks along with programs that support our employees sense of inclusion, health, and wellbeing.

What Next?

To be successful in this role you will also share AngloGold Ashanti's values and its commitment to safety and the environment.

Click ‘apply now’ and we will be in contact to continue the conversation.

Recruitment Agency approaches and referrals will not be accepted for this role, all interested candidates must apply directly to be considered for any vacancy advertised by AngloGold Ashanti Australia.