Kalgoorlie (Super Pit) Mine, Western Australia: Working There
Northern Star Resources runs Kalgoorlie (Super Pit) 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
- -30.7781, 121.5050 View on OpenStreetMap
- Also known as
- KCGM
- Official page
- nsrltd.com
- Last checked
- 24 October 2026
Grey dots are other operating mines.
The Super Pit is part of KCGM, a gold operation next to Kalgoorlie-Boulder in Western Australia with open pit and underground mining.
Source: Northern Star Resources, checked 24 October 2026Mining at KCGM has run since 1989.
Source: Northern Star Resources, checked 24 October 2026Working there
Work pattern
Northern Star lists employment at KCGM 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
- Janet IvyGold and silver, about 12 km away in a straight line
- BooraraGold and silver, about 13 km away in a straight line
- Kanowna BelleGold and silver, about 20 km away in a straight line
- RHPGold and silver, about 24 km away in a straight line
- Myhree-BoundaryGold and silver, about 26 km away in a straight line
- KundanaGold and silver, about 27 km away in a straight line
Kalgoorlie (Super Pit) questions answered
Who operates Kalgoorlie (Super Pit) mine?
Northern Star Resources operates Kalgoorlie (Super Pit) mine, according to Northern Star Resources (checked 24 October 2026).
What does Kalgoorlie (Super Pit) mine produce?
Geoscience Australia's operating mines map lists Kalgoorlie (Super Pit) mine under gold and silver (GA group: Precious metals - Au, Ag).
Where is Kalgoorlie (Super Pit) mine?
Kalgoorlie (Super Pit) mine is in Western Australia, at about -30.778, 121.505 on Geoscience Australia's operating mines map.
What roster does Kalgoorlie (Super Pit) mine work?
Northern Star lists employment at KCGM as residential and FIFO.
How do I apply for jobs at Kalgoorlie (Super Pit) mine?
Roles at Kalgoorlie (Super Pit) 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.