Willowdale Mine, Western Australia: Working There
Alcoa runs Willowdale mine, a bauxite 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
- AlcoaSource: Alcoa, checked 24 October 2026
- Commodity
- Bauxite
- State
- Western Australia
- Location
- -32.8451, 116.0618 View on OpenStreetMap
- Official page
- alcoa.com
- Last checked
- 24 October 2026
Grey dots are other operating mines.
Bauxite mine in Western Australia, with ore supplied to Alcoa's Pinjarra and Wagerup refineries.
Source: Alcoa, checked 24 October 2026Working there
We have not found a published source for the roster, travel or accommodation at Willowdale mine, so we do not guess. The operator's careers page or the job ad will say.
Alcoa 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
- BoddingtonCopper, about 30 km away in a straight line
- HuntlyBauxite, about 34 km away in a straight line
- WorsleyBauxite, about 38 km away in a straight line
- KeysbrookMineral sands, about 44 km away in a straight line
- Collie-EwingtonCoal, about 60 km away in a straight line
- PremierCoal, about 66 km away in a straight line
Willowdale questions answered
Who operates Willowdale mine?
Alcoa operates Willowdale mine, according to Alcoa (checked 24 October 2026).
What does Willowdale mine produce?
Geoscience Australia's operating mines map lists Willowdale mine under bauxite.
Where is Willowdale mine?
Willowdale mine is in Western Australia, at about -32.845, 116.062 on Geoscience Australia's operating mines map.
How do I apply for jobs at Willowdale mine?
Roles at Willowdale mine are listed on the Alcoa 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.