Gudai-Darri Mine, Western Australia: Working There
Rio Tinto runs Gudai-Darri 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
- Rio TintoSource: Mining Technology, checked 24 October 2026
- Commodity
- Iron ore
- State
- Western Australia
- Location
- -22.5338, 119.0381 View on OpenStreetMap
- Last checked
- 24 October 2026
Grey dots are other operating mines.
Gudai-Darri is an open pit iron ore mine about 110 km from Newman in the Pilbara, Western Australia.
Source: Mining Technology, checked 24 October 2026Gudai-Darri produced its first ore in June 2022.
Source: Mining Technology, checked 24 October 2026Working there
We have not found a published source for the roster, travel or accommodation at Gudai-Darri mine, so we do not guess. The operator's careers page or the job ad will say.
Rio Tinto careers
Current rolesNearest town guide
Newman, WAState 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.
- 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
- YandiIron ore, about 22 km away in a straight line
- YandicooginaIron ore, about 31 km away in a straight line
- Iron ValleyIron ore, about 35 km away in a straight line
- CloudbreakIron ore, about 42 km away in a straight line
- Mining Area CIron ore, about 45 km away in a straight line
- Hope Downs 1Iron ore, about 47 km away in a straight line
Gudai-Darri questions answered
Who operates Gudai-Darri mine?
Rio Tinto operates Gudai-Darri mine, according to Mining Technology (checked 24 October 2026).
What does Gudai-Darri mine produce?
Geoscience Australia's operating mines map lists Gudai-Darri mine under iron ore.
Where is Gudai-Darri mine?
Gudai-Darri mine is in Western Australia, at about -22.534, 119.038 on Geoscience Australia's operating mines map.
How do I apply for jobs at Gudai-Darri mine?
Roles at Gudai-Darri 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.
- Newman town guide
Population, airlines, training and services.
- 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.