Queens Valley Mine, Western Australia: Working There
Fortescue Metals Group runs Queens Valley 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
- Fortescue Metals GroupSource: Mining Technology, checked 24 October 2026
- Commodity
- Iron ore
- State
- Western Australia
- Location
- -22.1287, 117.7695 View on OpenStreetMap
- Last checked
- 24 October 2026
Grey dots are other operating mines.
Iron ore mining area at Fortescue's Solomon Hub in the Pilbara, around 15km from the Kings ore processing facility.
Source: Mining Technology, checked 24 October 2026Working there
We have not found a published source for the roster, travel or accommodation at Queens Valley mine, so we do not guess. The operator's careers page or the job ad will say.
Fortescue Metals Group 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
- Kings ValleyIron ore, about 11 km away in a straight line
- FiretailIron ore, about 16 km away in a straight line
- NammuldiIron ore, about 49 km away in a straight line
- SilvergrassIron ore, about 52 km away in a straight line
- Brockman 2Iron ore, about 54 km away in a straight line
- Western Turner SynclineIron ore, about 62 km away in a straight line
Queens Valley questions answered
Who operates Queens Valley mine?
Fortescue Metals Group operates Queens Valley mine, according to Mining Technology (checked 24 October 2026).
What does Queens Valley mine produce?
Geoscience Australia's operating mines map lists Queens Valley mine under iron ore.
Where is Queens Valley mine?
Queens Valley mine is in Western Australia, at about -22.129, 117.769 on Geoscience Australia's operating mines map.
How do I apply for jobs at Queens Valley mine?
Roles at Queens Valley mine are listed on the Fortescue Metals Group 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.