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IT Administrator AngloGold Ashanti

AngloGold Ashanti (AGA) is the world's third largest gold producer with 20 operations in 10 countries on four continents. AGA employs over 62,000 people globally. In Australia, AGA operates the Sunrise Dam Gold Mine and is developing the Tropicana Gold Mine in which it has a 70% interest and is manager. Independence Group NL holds the remaining 30%. The Sunrise Dam and Tropicana operations are both situated in WA.

Tropicana represents the most significant Australian gold discovery of the last decade. The new, large scale open pit gold mining operation will produce 3.45 million ounces over a 10 year mine life (approved project). Construction began in 2011 and first gold is anticipated in the December quarter of 2013.

Tropicana is seeking a well-organised, highly motivated IT Administrator to help manage the site's IT&T systems. The applicant must have excellent troubleshooting skills, good technical aptitude and the ability to learn on the job. The role requires an ability to work alone and unsupervised at times, as well as with a small team across a number of other sites. While technical skills are essential, good people skills are equally important in this complex and diverse role. This role is based on a FIFO 8/6 roster from Perth.

Accountable to the Service Desk Coordinator, the main tasks of the role include but are not limited to:

  • Assisting with the maintenance of the Tropicana computer network, including hardware, operating systems and all software;
  • Desktop support to a rapidly growing staff of 50+ users of widely varying technical proficiency;
  • Housekeeping and maintenance tasks on 50+ workstations;
  • Supporting TV and telephone infrastructure in a large (100+ rooms) and growing accommodation facility.
  • Assisting in the development of site infrastructure, procedures and work practices as the project develops

The ideal candidate will possess:

  • Have at least three years' experience in a similar role, with a tertiary qualification in IT with a network administration / support focus;
  • Possess strong customer service, communication and interpersonal skills;
  • Have the ability to work within a team and with staff across all levels of the organisation;
  • Be able to follow detailed instructions and troubleshoot and resolve technical issues unsupervised; and
  • Be able to prioritise tasks and manage your time well.

Applicants with the following will be held in high regard:

  • Certification in Microsoft or Cisco,
  • Previous exposure in the mining/resource industry at a remote location,
  • Experience in dealing with mid-size corporate networks, MATV networks, supporting MS

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

Please apply online at http://careers.anglogoldashanti.com/

Recruitment Agency referrals will not be accepted for this role

Please note - only candidates who are successfully shortlisted will be contacted



Applications Close: 13/09/2012 10:00 PM