Jimblebar Mine, Western Australia: Working There
BHP runs Jimblebar 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
- BHPSource: Wikipedia, checked 24 October 2026
- Commodity
- Iron ore
- State
- Western Australia
- Location
- -23.3793, 120.1391 View on OpenStreetMap
- Last checked
- 24 October 2026
Grey dots are other operating mines.
Jimblebar is an iron ore mine 41 km east of Newman in the Pilbara, Western Australia.
Source: Wikipedia, checked 24 October 2026Jimblebar opened in March 1989.
Source: Wikipedia, checked 24 October 2026Working there
We have not found a published source for the roster, travel or accommodation at Jimblebar mine, so we do not guess. The operator's careers page or the job ad will say.
BHP 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.
- BHP induction
What the BHP site induction covers.
- FIFO rosters explained
How swings like 2:1, 8:6 and 14:7 work in practice.
Other mines nearby
- Newman EastIron ore, about 36 km away in a straight line
- KarlawindaGold and silver, about 43 km away in a straight line
- Newman WestIron ore, about 47 km away in a straight line
- Hope Downs 4Iron ore, about 63 km away in a straight line
- Roy HillIron ore, about 91 km away in a straight line
- Iron ValleyIron ore, about 112 km away in a straight line
Jimblebar questions answered
Who operates Jimblebar mine?
BHP operates Jimblebar mine, according to Wikipedia (checked 24 October 2026).
What does Jimblebar mine produce?
Geoscience Australia's operating mines map lists Jimblebar mine under iron ore.
Where is Jimblebar mine?
Jimblebar mine is in Western Australia, at about -23.379, 120.139 on Geoscience Australia's operating mines map.
How do I apply for jobs at Jimblebar mine?
Roles at Jimblebar mine are listed on the BHP 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.