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    90%
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    62%
    Employees recommend this employer to friends
    Work/Life balance
    3.2(116 ratings)
    Career development
    3.1(116 ratings)
    Benefits & perks
    3.3(116 ratings)
    Management
    2.8(116 ratings)
    Working environment
    3.2(116 ratings)
    Diversity & equal opportunity
    3.4(116 ratings)
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    4.0
    Superintendent
    Feb 2026
    Middlemount QLD 47462 to 3 years in the role, former employee
    Great bonus schedule, involving team work to reach the goals set of the mine.
    The good thingsDaily meeting with Management and Superintendents on planning and executing the planned works. Met some really great people who were happy to share their experiences and tours of their job sites.
    The challengesAlot of departments worked in solo's and corporate having unrealistic expectations and time frames when my department was supporting operations. The 5/2 FIFO roster was tough with 45 hours work per week.
    4.0
    Global Category Manager
    Jun 2025
    Brisbane QLD 40002 to 3 years in the role, current employee
    Great place to work limited opportunities in the current environment
    The good thingsGreat atmosphere and culture within same team
    The challengesChange all the time and for no reason. Senior leadership is completely disconnected and out of touch
    1 person found this helpful
    5.0
    Exploration Geologist
    Jun 2025
    Middlemount QLD 47462 to 3 years in the role, current employee
    Working in AngloAmericanA great working environment and safety culture is equipped with high standards
    2.0
    Operator
    Mar 2025
    Middlemount QLD 47465 to 6 years in the role, current employee
    Some much potential so much failure.
    The good thingsThe pay and the bus ride home
    The challengesPrior planning prevents p*ss poor performance. Too many big kahoonas strutting around trying to measure themselves against each other. Put yourselves away fellas and just focus on getting the job done intelligently and safely. Operators are almost treated like humans, almost.
    1.0
    Power BI Developer
    Jan 2024
    Brisbane QLD 4000Less than 1 year in the role, former employee
    No thanks
    The good thingsPower BI, mining, not much else
    The challengesCompany is constantly cutting budget. Horrible PBI implementation
    2.0
    Dragline Operator
    Sep 2023
    Moura QLD 4718
    17 years of experience with this company and was proud to be a part of, not anymore.
    The good thingsA lot of experience here, although that means nothing to management
    The challengesProduction priorities... selfish management mentality. Seriously have lost their way.
    2 people found this helpful
    2.0
    Recruitment
    Dec 2022
    1 to 2 years in the role, former employee
    Would not work within GSS
    The good thingsImmediate team was good.
    The challengesThe workload, management, lack of support, lack of career opportunity
    5.0
    Global IM
    Jul 2022
    Anglo American is the best company that I have worked for so far. Maybe I have been lucky and my manager and team turned out great, but the interview process was very thorough and when you enter the company, you appreciate all the efforts that have been put through to filter out corporate psychopaths. I am working for Anglo American for three years now and haven’t sensed any toxicity and that’s tough to achieve in such a large organisation.
    The good thingsGreat pay, great work/life balance and an excellent environment
    The challengesVery big and complex organisation so a bit difficult to find your way around
    2 people found this helpful
    2.0
    Health and Safety
    May 2022
    Less than 1 year in the role
    Poor management and leadership in the HSE realm. Deficit and self serving site leader. High propensity for staff to leave or feel miserable, but nothing is done.
    The good thingsA big company with some great ideas and like anywhere, there are some great, hard working people.
    The challengesAt Dawson Mine the management team leaves alot to be desired.
    1 person found this helpful
    1.0
    Recruiter
    Jan 2022
    1 to 2 years in the role, former employee
    Two years of my life I will never get back. Would not recommend.
    The good thingsIt was a great team of recruiters. Even though we have all left the company we have maintained contact and great respect and support for one another.
    The challengesPoor management who had absolutely no regard for the well-being of their staff. Mental health and stress levels were not considered and I was over worked, often working 14 hour days, and having to be available at all hours due to being part of a global team - altho this expectation was never communicated at interview stage.
    1 person found this helpful
    3.0
    Maintenance electrician
    Aug 2021
    5 to 6 years in the role, current employee
    There was good opportunity to get to higher position
    The good thingsOpportunities to excel
    The challengesThere were Damagerous fumes in the plant even though ppe was provided it would become a health hazard if you work to long in those condition
    1.0
    Contracts /Category Specialist
    Jun 2021
    Poor management and toxic environment.
    The good thingsThe location is central. The projects are large and complex enough.
    The challengesTypical mining challenges where sites and corporate services are not strategically aligned that creates a lot of challenges for contracts decision making. 3 people started the role and left before I started. High staff turn over. I have seen at least 5 people left the team within 2 years. Very sad to see the company doesn't promote excellence, inclusive culture to keep high performing teams.
    4 people found this helpful
    5.0
    Uv operator
    Dec 2020
    3 to 4 years in the role, former employee
    I've been working here for 3yrs 6 months so to me is good
    The good things Good communicating with our supervisor and team is so strong and every job is important to us
    The challengesMost challenging is when the operators are loosing focus and machinery slippery on wet surfaces
    4.0
    Operator
    Mar 2020
    current employee
    Working together safely
    The good thingsThe people I work with. They care about safety above production.
    The challengesI have yet to come across anything I couldn’t resolve quickly and productively.
    5.0
    Electrical Overhauls Coodinator
    Mar 2020
    1 to 2 years in the role, current employee
    Great job, well worth the change.
    The good thingsGreat people and working environment.
    The challengesNothing. Everyone works towards a common end goal
    4.0
    Mining Operator
    Mar 2020
    7 to 8 years in the role, former employee
    Best job i have ever had
    The good thingsPeople way of mine was run and good supervisors
    The challengesPaper work Learning dozer and have the machines
    4.0
    Maintenance Planner
    Mar 2020
    current employee
    This has been one of my better jobs.
    The good thingsThere is a good bunch of co workers at my site.
    The challengesInternal policy’s and procedures can be frustrating.
    3.0
    Dragline Operator
    Mar 2020
    Less than 1 year in the role, former employee
    I did enjoy the crew I was on, wasn’t a good relationship between workers and managers.
    The good thingsGood people to get along with
    The challengesTrying new things to progress the company
    5.0
    Technical
    Mar 2020
    Best company to work for if how you are valued matters to you
    The good thingsThe workplace culture as well as the journey the company is on to make it the most valuable mining in the world
    The challengesAmount of acronyms used
    1 person found this helpful
    3.0
    Health and Safety Adviser
    Mar 2020
    1 to 2 years in the role, current employee
    Good people to work with need roster lifestyle balance
    The good thingsThe people I work with
    The challengesThe people I work with And old and antiquated IT systems
    5.0
    Electrical Planner
    Mar 2020
    3 to 4 years in the role, current employee
    Safe place to work.
    The good thingsSafety’s kept as the main focus at all times.
    The challengesPay is probably not as good as other sites but this keeps the company competitive and employment continuity.
    2.0
    Apprentice Electrician
    Feb 2020
    3 to 4 years in the role, former employee
    Educational and insightful.
    The good thingsClearly diverse trade skills used for the job.
    The challengesIt's an aged mine sight. Poor work atmosphere. Poor ethics. Really a place you go to earn money but, not a place to work and live if you have any respect for actual living.
    5.0
    Mine Technician
    Nov 2019
    5 to 6 years in the role, former employee
    a great organization to work with
    The good thingslearning experiences
    The challengesnothing much, each day changes with exciting challenges
    3.0
    Graduate Environmental Scientist
    Nov 2019
    Less than 1 year in the role, current employee
    Opportunity to progress with good experiences
    The good thingsThe pay and diverse work environment
    The challengesLiving standards are horrible. The expect u to work longer hours then your contract for no extra money. Very poor work/life style balance
    4.0
    Safety, Quality and Risk Manager
    Nov 2019
    All Australia3 to 4 years in the role, former employee
    All in all, a good place to work.
    The good thingsPlenty of opportunity to show your worth and build your skills.
    The challengesLike any big company, systems and processes can be awkward, slow and inflexible. Mid tier management can be challenging to deal with.
    4.0
    Mine Overseer
    Nov 2019
    7 to 8 years in the role, former employee
    Great company that really cares for their employees wellbeing!
    The good thingsGood management systems in place
    The challengesPersons not adhering to management systems
    5.0
    Anglo
    Nov 2019
    1 to 2 years in the role, former employee
    Worked as aDragline operator for 2 years with Anglo
    The good thingsGreat company to work for
    The challengesChallenge yourself to refine your skills and be more productive.
    4.0
    Operator
    Nov 2019
    9 to 10 years in the role
    Good working environment friendly crew
    The good thingsFriendly site good Working relationship
    The challengesDI/DO FLIGHTS BE BETTER
    5.0
    Allrounder
    Nov 2019
    Less than 1 year in the role, former employee
    Workpac pay is way to low.
    The good thingsCan have your phone with you
    The challengesGetting on different machines
    3.0
    Regional Supply Specialist
    Sep 2019
    1 to 2 years in the role, current employee
    Good company to work add, if you are not looking for career opportunities.
    The good thingsWork environment, Salary
    The challengesManagement team, Career development opportunities.
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