Overview
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. We support communities, champion environmental stewardship, and strengthen local and national economies. Be known, valued, and recognised.
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. If you feel that you may not tick all 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.
Reporting to the General Manager-Tropicana, the Manager Open Pit Mining oversees the safe and efficient execution of the Tropicana mining strategy. The role focuses on delivering the annual budget, optimizing long-term value, and managing contractor performance.
Key responsibilities include ensuring operational compliance, hitting production targets, and developing workforce capability, all while maintaining strict safety and environmental standards.
Accountabilities
* Leads the development of long-term mine designs and schedules to maximise value and ensure operational sustainability. Provides strategic recommendations on cash flow and risk trade-offs to guide mining strategies; ensures technical planning and field execution are integrated to meet production targets.
* Develops the annual mining budget in line with long-term plans, maintains strict cost control, identifies budget variances to create mitigation plans, and ensures accurate reporting and updates to rehabilitation liability models.
* Leads open pit operations to hit safety, production, and cost KPIs while directly overseeing contractor performance to ensure they meet quality and schedule requirements.
* Drives the use of integrated planning systems and continuous improvement processes across the department.
* Works closely with the business units to develop strategic plans, driving a change mindset and assisting in consolidation.
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, you will demonstrate:
* A degree qualification in a relevant mining-related discipline or other.
* Minimum 10+ years mining experience, including extensive open pit operational leadership
* Significant experience managing contractors in large-scale mining operations
* Demonstrated success in production delivery outcomes and managing operational budgets
* Unrestricted Quarry Manager’s Certificate of Competency (WA)
* Eligibility for appointments as Quarry Manager or Site Senior Executive (SSE) under WHS regulations
* Strong track record of practical implementation of analytical tools and analysis.
* Demonstrated strategic and analytic thinking
* A capacity in financial decision making and Risk Management
* Strong interpersonal, influencing and communication skills
* Effective interpersonal skills with the ability to liaise with people at all levels within the organisation.
* The ability to obtain National Police Clearance.
* Have existing and ongoing valid Australian working rights (Mandatory).
Culture and Benefits
Benefits
* Flexible work arrangements
* Opportunity to work for an endorsed WORK180 employer
* Access to our industry-leading Wellness Program
* Active committees driving Diversity & Inclusion
* Top Tier Private Health Insurance for you and your family
* Performance Bonus and Incentive Program
* Salary sacrifice options
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