East Weipa Mine, Queensland: Working There
Rio Tinto runs East Weipa mine, a bauxite mine in Queensland. 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
- Rio TintoSource: Rio Tinto, checked 24 October 2026
- Commodity
- Bauxite
- State
- Queensland
- Location
- -12.6637, 141.8732 View on OpenStreetMap
- Official page
- riotinto.com
- Last checked
- 24 October 2026
Grey dots are other operating mines.
Bauxite mine at Weipa, Cape York, one of the mines that fed Rio Tinto's 19 km rail network to the port.
Source: Rio Tinto, checked 24 October 2026Status
Production from the East Weipa mine ceased in 2024. Rio Tinto signed a 2022 memorandum of understanding with Traditional Owner representatives on closure planning consultation.
Source: Rio Tinto, checked 24 October 2026Working there
Work pattern
Rio Tinto's Weipa page refers to a residential workforce at Weipa and does not mention fly-in fly-out.
Source: Rio Tinto, checked 24 October 2026Rio Tinto careers
Current rolesState jobs guide
Mining jobs in Queensland
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.
- Rio Tinto induction
What the Rio Tinto site induction covers.
- FIFO rosters explained
How swings like 2:1, 8:6 and 14:7 work in practice.
Other mines nearby
- AndoomBauxite, about 15 km away in a straight line
- AmrunBauxite, about 38 km away in a straight line
- Bauxite HillsBauxite, about 99 km away in a straight line
- Cape FlatterySilica and alumina, about 449 km away in a straight line
- Mount CarbineTin and tungsten, about 554 km away in a straight line
- MourilyanSilica and alumina, about 721 km away in a straight line
East Weipa questions answered
Who operates East Weipa mine?
Rio Tinto operates East Weipa mine, according to Rio Tinto (checked 24 October 2026).
What does East Weipa mine produce?
Geoscience Australia's operating mines map lists East Weipa mine under bauxite.
Where is East Weipa mine?
East Weipa mine is in Queensland, at about -12.664, 141.873 on Geoscience Australia's operating mines map.
What roster does East Weipa mine work?
Rio Tinto's Weipa page refers to a residential workforce at Weipa and does not mention fly-in fly-out.
How do I apply for jobs at East Weipa mine?
Roles at East Weipa mine are listed on the Rio Tinto 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 Queensland
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.