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The opportunity
At AGAA, we value diverse perspectives. If you’re ready to take on challenges and make an impact, we’d love to hear from you – even if you don’t meet every requirement. Apply and let’s start the conversation.
We are currently seeking an Occupational Hygienist to join our Health, Safety and Emergency Response team.
Reporting to the Health & Hygiene Superintendent, this role delivers Occupational Hygiene testing services and provides technical expertise, primarily based at Sunrise Dam Gold Mine with occasional visits to Tropicana and the Perth office. This role is offered on an 8/6 fly-in, fly-out roster with flights to each site from Perth or Kalgoorlie.
About the role
- Deliver activities in accordance with the Health Management Plan, SEG based Risk Assessments & Sampling plans.
- Review/implement and log field observations including verification of Critical health controls and QA QC data inputs.
- Conduct airborne contaminant and noise sampling across AGAA sites.
- Conduct potable water sampling to the Site Drinking water Quality management Plan.
- Assess and review work practices and work environments to identify and provide solutions to adequately control identified health hazards.
- Undertake Fit testing for Respiratory and Hearing PPE.
- Undertake exposure control assessments across a variety of contaminants based on risk.
- Maintain calibration and maintenance of all Hygiene equipment
- Report occupational hygiene exposure data to internal and external stakeholders
- Conduct QAQC activities and lead investigations into occupational hygiene exceedances
- Provide subject matter expert advice and support to line management on hygiene related health risks, controls and improvement opportunities.
- Undertake audit and assurance activities to ensure compliance
- Develop and deliver site hygiene-based training packages
- Liaising with statutory and regulatory bodies
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 should have:
- Demonstrated experience in occupational hygiene principles, practice and application. Previous experience in a similar role, preferably within the mining industry would be highly advantageous
- Understanding of OHS systems, hazard identification and risk assessments
- Qualifications in occupational Hygiene, Noise assessments, Mine Air Quality Officer and Noise Assessments are essential
- Strong knowledge of analytical and data interpretation with report preparation skills
- Sound knowledge of HSE systems and risk management processes
- Proficiency in health and hygiene databases and Microsoft Office tools would be beneficial but not essential
- Proven interpersonal, influencing, communication and motivating skills
- Strong attention to detail and an organized methodical approach to task planning and completion
- Willingness to learn, to guide, and be guided.
- Ability to obtain a National Police Clearance
- A current ‘C’ class Western Australian driver’s license
- Ongoing permanent work rights in Australia are mandatory
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 InclDiversityEquity@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% AGAA 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.
Recruitment Agency approaches and referrals will not be accepted for this role, all interested candidates must apply directly to be considered for any role advertised by AngloGold Ashanti Australia.
