Gove Mine, Northern Territory: Working There
Rio Tinto runs Gove mine, a bauxite mine in Northern Territory. 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
- Northern Territory
- Location
- -12.2611, 136.8370 View on OpenStreetMap
- Official page
- riotinto.com
- Last checked
- 24 October 2026
Grey dots are other operating mines.
Bauxite operation on the Gove Peninsula in north-east Arnhem Land, Northern Territory, serving the town of Nhulunbuy.
Source: Rio Tinto, checked 24 October 2026Status
Rio Tinto states bauxite mining operations at Gove will finish in 2029.
Source: Rio Tinto, checked 24 October 2026Working there
We have not found a published source for the roster, travel or accommodation at Gove mine, so we do not guess. The operator's careers page or the job ad will say.
Rio Tinto careers
Current rolesNearest town guide
Nhulunbuy, NTState jobs guide
Mining jobs in the NT
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
- DhupumaBauxite, about 13 km away in a straight line
- Groote EylandtManganese, about 197 km away in a straight line
- Roper BarIron ore, about 372 km away in a straight line
- Roper RiverMineral sands, about 424 km away in a straight line
- McArthur RiverZinc and lead, about 471 km away in a straight line
- Nobles NobGold and silver, about 872 km away in a straight line
Gove questions answered
Who operates Gove mine?
Rio Tinto operates Gove mine, according to Rio Tinto (checked 24 October 2026).
What does Gove mine produce?
Geoscience Australia's operating mines map lists Gove mine under bauxite.
Where is Gove mine?
Gove mine is in Northern Territory, at about -12.261, 136.837 on Geoscience Australia's operating mines map.
How do I apply for jobs at Gove mine?
Roles at Gove 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.
- Nhulunbuy town guide
Population, airlines, training and services.
- Mining jobs in the NT
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.