Resource Development Geologist at AngloGold Ashanti in Tropicana Gold Mine, WA

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Who We Are 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. We are convinced that greatness only happens when we prioritize these behaviors and the well-being of every person. Learn more about our Vision, purpose, values - AngloGold Ashanti The Opportunity We are currently seeking a Resource Development Geologist to join our Brownfields Exploration team at our Tropicana Gold mine. This position is a site based role on an 8 days on/6 days off FIFO roster, with direct flights from Perth and/or Kalgoorlie. Role Purpose: The main accountability of the role of Resource Development Geologist is to plan and execute resource development at Tropicana Gold Mine (and satellite deposits) to achieve outcomes that both increase and de-risk resources. The role encompasses accountabilities for targeting, drill plan development, drill plan execution, monitoring of QAQC (drilling and laboratory) and subsequent geological modelling of drill programmes inside the Active Mining Area (AMA) and at satellite deposits being taken to inferred-indicated resource stage. Accountabilities: Maintaining a high standard of safety by complying with all relevant safety instructions, procedures, rules and the duty of care for employees as legislated Supervise surface and underground drill programs covering RC, Diamond drilling and directional drilling techniques, ensuring the highest level of safety, sample QAQC, production and environmental compliance. Influence resource and reserve addition and conversion to drive improved LOM outcomes through effective and safe drill program design and execution. Monitoring performance to plan of exploration target objectives and provide feedback to peers and reporting line via handovers and technical reporting. Geological and structural logging of RC chips and diamond core. Geological mapping, interpretation, wireframing/3D modelling and targeting. Maintaining a high level data capture, data chain of custody into the geological database. On-ground contractor management and supervision of drill crews, downhole surveyors, laboratory QAQC. Provide mentoring and training to junior staff and field technicians as required. About You People are at the heart of everything we do. We want you to continue your professional journey with us, share your ideas and feel confident to challenge the status quo. To be considered, we would like to see you have: A relevant tertiary or postgraduate degree in Geology Proven experience working as a geologist in Resource Development, Exploration or Mine Geologist roles. Experience or capability to work Underground, Open Pit and Regional Geological logging diamond drill core and RC experience Experience validating data and working with databases, such as Datashed Willingness to take on responsibility and accountability, playing your role within a hard working team. Professional curiosity- driven to learn and develop geological and mining context Excellent communication, interpretive and report writing skills. Current C class Manual Drivers License. The ability to obtain a National Police Clearance Existing and ongoing Permanent work rights in Australia. (Mandatory) AngloGold Ashanti Limited www.anglogoldashanti.com 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-a