Location:
Sunrise Dam Gold Mine, WA, AU, 6440
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Post Start Date: 22 Jul 2026
Description:
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
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.
What we do goes beyond mining. We support communities in which we operate, championing environmental stewardship, and strengthen local and national economies. Come and be a part of our team, a team committed to building a better future. Be known. Be valued. Be recognised.
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
Due to a recent internal promotion we have a new opening for a Mine Planning Engineer to join our Underground Mining team at Sunrise Dam Gold mine.
Reporting to the Underground Mine Planning Superintendent, this role is responsible for the delivery of mine plans and schedules in a safe and efficient manner, utilizing industry best practice.
This role is on 8 days on /6 days off FIFO roster, where we operate direct flights to our sites from Perth and/or Kalgoorlie
Accountabilities:
Produce mine designs for the underground mine to meet the budget physicals in alignment with the mine plan and strategy
Produce Stope and Development designs to support the Short Term Plan and Budget.
Assist the Senior Planning Engineer with economic evaluations for production panels.
Work with the Drill & Blast and Operations teams to ensure all plans are fit for purpose and executable.
Work with the Geology team to optimise Grade Control drill platforms.
Be an active safety leader in line with the company’s values, policies and procedures.
Ensuring any risks to the plan are adequately communicated to all stakeholders.
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, we would like to see you have:
A Bachelor degree in Mining Engineering
Experience in mine planning, underground drill and blast and underground mine ventilation
Experience in mine design and scheduling software (Deswik)
Effective communication skills with the ability to build effective working relationships across all levels of the organization
Experience with using Microsoft Office programs
A current ‘C’ class Western Australian driver’s license
Ability to obtain a National Police Clearance
Ongoing permanent work rights in Australia
Be prepared to work to our company values on a daily basis
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-after precious metals.
What we do goes beyond mining. We support communities in which we operate, champion environmental stewardship, and strengthen local and national economies. 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. At AGAA, learning is a shared responsibility, and your development matters to us. 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.
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. AGAA recognises that standard recruitment processes are not accessible to everyone. 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 at
[email protected].
Requisition ID: 30569
Category: Mining Technical Services
Posting Salary: Market Related
