Gwalia Mine, Western Australia: Working There
Genesis Minerals runs Gwalia mine, a gold and silver 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
- Genesis MineralsSource: Genesis Minerals, checked 24 October 2026
- Commodity
- Gold and silver (GA group: Precious metals - Au, Ag)
- State
- Western Australia
- Location
- -28.9185, 121.3340 View on OpenStreetMap
- Last checked
- 24 October 2026
Grey dots are other operating mines.
Gwalia is an underground gold mine a few kilometres south of Leonora in Western Australia.
Source: Genesis Minerals, checked 24 October 2026Working there
We have not found a published source for the roster, travel or accommodation at Gwalia mine, so we do not guess. The operator's careers page or the job ad will say.
Genesis Minerals 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
- UlyssesGold and silver, about 30 km away in a straight line
- AdmiralGold and silver, about 31 km away in a straight line
- King of the HillsGold and silver, about 32 km away in a straight line
- HubGold and silver, about 55 km away in a straight line
- Murrin MurrinNickel, about 57 km away in a straight line
- ThunderboxGold and silver, about 87 km away in a straight line
Gwalia questions answered
Who operates Gwalia mine?
Genesis Minerals operates Gwalia mine, according to Genesis Minerals (checked 24 October 2026).
What does Gwalia mine produce?
Geoscience Australia's operating mines map lists Gwalia mine under gold and silver (GA group: Precious metals - Au, Ag).
Where is Gwalia mine?
Gwalia mine is in Western Australia, at about -28.919, 121.334 on Geoscience Australia's operating mines map.
How do I apply for jobs at Gwalia mine?
Roles at Gwalia mine are listed on the Genesis Minerals 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.