Onslow Mine, Western Australia: Working There
Mineral Resources runs Onslow 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
- Mineral ResourcesSource: Australian Mining Review, checked 24 October 2026
- Commodity
- Iron ore
- State
- Western Australia
- Location
- -22.0760, 116.2218 View on OpenStreetMap
- Last checked
- 24 October 2026
Grey dots are other operating mines.
Onslow Iron is a Mineral Resources project with ore hauled 150 km by private road to the Port of Ashburton.
Source: Australian Mining Review, checked 24 October 2026Working there
We have not found a published source for the roster, travel or accommodation at Onslow mine, so we do not guess. The operator's careers page or the job ad will say.
Mineral Resources 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
- Robe River-Mesa JIron ore, about 37 km away in a straight line
- PaulsensGold and silver, about 56 km away in a straight line
- Robe River-Mesa AIron ore, about 61 km away in a straight line
- EliwanaIron ore, about 78 km away in a straight line
- Sino IronIron ore, about 111 km away in a straight line
- SilvergrassIron ore, about 115 km away in a straight line
Onslow questions answered
Who operates Onslow mine?
Mineral Resources operates Onslow mine, according to Australian Mining Review (checked 24 October 2026).
What does Onslow mine produce?
Geoscience Australia's operating mines map lists Onslow mine under iron ore.
Where is Onslow mine?
Onslow mine is in Western Australia, at about -22.076, 116.222 on Geoscience Australia's operating mines map.
How do I apply for jobs at Onslow mine?
Roles at Onslow mine are listed on the Mineral 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.
- 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.