Website: www.anglogoldashanti.com

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.

Previous experience in approvals and mine closure in mining is a pre-requisite. A focus on care, attention to detail, teamwork, organisational skills and sound Clinical skills will be highly regarded.

We are now seeking an Approvals and Closure Environmental Specialist to join our Sustainability Division. This is a 6 month Fixed Term role based in our Perth city office on a Monday to Friday roster.

This role provides subject matter expert advice to environmental teams and management across the Australia region, seeking to coordinate approvals, amendments to existing approvals and mine closure plan updates to meet Life of Mine schedules.

Reporting to the Manager of Environment Approvals and Closure; this role is accountable for various aspects pertaining to Approval; Mine Closure and Rehabilitation, Continuous Improvement, Stakeholder relationships, planning.

Accountabilites:

• Exhibit a high degree of safety and environmental awareness, promote safe systems of work and environmentally responsible work practices.
• Provide a high level of general knowledge of environmental hazard and risk management.
• Experience in statutory environmental approval/permitting requirements and providing advice
• Professional level of skill in reviewing technical documents & reports (internal & from consultants)
• Ability to plan & execute on knowledge gaps identified in Mine Closure Plans
• Determining approval pathway options
• Detailed knowledge of the statutory environmental approval / permitting requirements and able to provide competent advice on these requirements
• Sound understanding of other mining disciplines including mining, processing and maintenance activities
• Familiarity with Regulator environmental processes at DEMIRS & DWER
  

About you :

• Tertiary qualifications in Environment Management, Science or a related discipline
• Hands on and proven experience held within a same role/project/team
• A minimum of 7 years professional experience within the mining industry with some site experience at a senior level
• Current WA Drivers Licence
• Able to do some site travel when needed
• A National Police Clearance
• Permanent work rights in Australia (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:

• Flexible work arrangements
• Opportunity to work for an endorsed WORK180 employer
• Access to our industry-leading Wellness Program
• Active committees driving Diversity & Inclusion
• Performance Bonus and Incentive Program
• Salary sacrifice 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.

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