Cloudbreak Mine, Western Australia: Working There
Fortescue runs Cloudbreak mine, an iron ore mine in Western Australia. This page covers the site, what working there involves and what to sort out before you go. Every fact links to its source.
Last checked 24 October 2026. Mines change owners, rosters and travel arrangements, so confirm with the operator before you plan anything.
The site
- Operator
- FortescueSource: Fortescue, checked 24 October 2026
- Commodity
- Iron ore
- State
- Western Australia
- Location
- -22.3338, 119.3876 View on OpenStreetMap
- Official page
- fortescue.com
- Last checked
- 24 October 2026
Grey dots are other operating mines.
Iron ore operation in the Chichester Ranges of the Pilbara, on Palyku and Nyiyaparli Country.
Source: Fortescue, checked 24 October 2026Cloudbreak has an airfield with fully solar-powered airstrip lighting.
Source: Fortescue, checked 24 October 2026Working there
We have not found a published source for the roster, travel or accommodation at Cloudbreak mine, so we do not guess. The operator's careers page or the job ad will say.
Fortescue careers
Current rolesState jobs guide
Mining jobs in WA
Contractors fill many site roles. See FIFO jobs: where to apply and mining recruitment agencies.
Prepare
- FIFO packing list
PPE, workwear, travel day and camp gear for your first swing.
- Life in a FIFO camp
Rooms, meals, rules and what to expect after shift.
- White Card
The construction induction most sites ask for before day one.
- Ticket planner
Pick a role and see which tickets to get first.
- FIFO rosters explained
How swings like 2:1, 8:6 and 14:7 work in practice.
Other mines nearby
- Christmas CreekIron ore, about 38 km away in a straight line
- Gudai-DarriIron ore, about 42 km away in a straight line
- Iron ValleyIron ore, about 44 km away in a straight line
- YandicooginaIron ore, about 51 km away in a straight line
- YandiIron ore, about 58 km away in a straight line
- Hope Downs 1Iron ore, about 73 km away in a straight line
Cloudbreak questions answered
Who operates Cloudbreak mine?
Fortescue operates Cloudbreak mine, according to Fortescue (checked 24 October 2026).
What does Cloudbreak mine produce?
Geoscience Australia's operating mines map lists Cloudbreak mine under iron ore.
Where is Cloudbreak mine?
Cloudbreak mine is in Western Australia, at about -22.334, 119.388 on Geoscience Australia's operating mines map.
How do I apply for jobs at Cloudbreak mine?
Roles at Cloudbreak mine are listed on the Fortescue careers page. Contractors also hire for most sites, so check the job boards too.
Where to next
- All mine sites
Map of every operating mine in Australia.
- Mining jobs in WA
Employers, regions and how to get started.
- FIFO jobs
Where to find and apply for FIFO roles.
Mine location and commodity group: © Commonwealth of Australia (Geoscience Australia) 2026, CC BY 4.0. State outlines: Natural Earth.