HBJ Mine, Western Australia: Working There
Northern Star Resources runs HBJ 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
- Northern Star ResourcesSource: Northern Star Resources, checked 24 October 2026
- Commodity
- Gold and silver (GA group: Precious metals - Au, Ag)
- State
- Western Australia
- Location
- -31.0276, 121.6031 View on OpenStreetMap
- Official page
- nsrltd.com
- Last checked
- 24 October 2026
Grey dots are other operating mines.
HBJ is an underground gold mine in the South Kalgoorlie Operations, about 35 km south of Kalgoorlie.
Source: Northern Star Resources, checked 24 October 2026Working there
Work pattern
Northern Star lists employment for its Kalgoorlie Operations as residential and FIFO.
Source: Northern Star Resources, checked 24 October 2026Northern Star Resources careers
Current rolesNearest town guide
Kalgoorlie-Boulder, 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.
- FIFO rosters explained
How swings like 2:1, 8:6 and 14:7 work in practice.
Other mines nearby
- Mount MarionLithium, about 14 km away in a straight line
- BooraraGold and silver, about 25 km away in a straight line
- Beta HuntGold and silver, about 25 km away in a straight line
- FingalsGold and silver, about 29 km away in a straight line
- Kalgoorlie (Super Pit)Gold and silver, about 29 km away in a straight line
- Daisy ComplexGold and silver, about 30 km away in a straight line
HBJ questions answered
Who operates HBJ mine?
Northern Star Resources operates HBJ mine, according to Northern Star Resources (checked 24 October 2026).
What does HBJ mine produce?
Geoscience Australia's operating mines map lists HBJ mine under gold and silver (GA group: Precious metals - Au, Ag).
Where is HBJ mine?
HBJ mine is in Western Australia, at about -31.028, 121.603 on Geoscience Australia's operating mines map.
What roster does HBJ mine work?
Northern Star lists employment for its Kalgoorlie Operations as residential and FIFO.
How do I apply for jobs at HBJ mine?
Roles at HBJ mine are listed on the Northern Star Resources 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.
- Kalgoorlie-Boulder 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.