Premier Mine, Western Australia: Working There
Yancoal runs Premier mine, a coal 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
- YancoalSource: Yancoal, checked 24 October 2026
- Commodity
- Coal
- State
- Western Australia
- Location
- -33.4052, 116.3085 View on OpenStreetMap
- Official page
- yancoal.com.au
- Last checked
- 24 October 2026
Grey dots are other operating mines.
Premier is an open cut coal mine near Collie in the Collie Coal Basin, managed by Yancoal for Yankuang Energy.
Source: Yancoal, checked 24 October 2026Working there
We have not found a published source for the roster, travel or accommodation at Premier mine, so we do not guess. The operator's careers page or the job ad will say.
Yancoal 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
- Collie-EwingtonCoal, about 7 km away in a straight line
- WorsleyBauxite, about 55 km away in a straight line
- GreenbushesLithium, about 55 km away in a straight line
- WillowdaleBauxite, about 66 km away in a straight line
- BoddingtonCopper, about 73 km away in a straight line
- YalyalupMineral sands, about 84 km away in a straight line
Premier questions answered
Who operates Premier mine?
Yancoal operates Premier mine, according to Yancoal (checked 24 October 2026).
What does Premier mine produce?
Geoscience Australia's operating mines map lists Premier mine under coal.
Where is Premier mine?
Premier mine is in Western Australia, at about -33.405, 116.309 on Geoscience Australia's operating mines map.
How do I apply for jobs at Premier mine?
Roles at Premier mine are listed on the Yancoal 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.