Worsley Mine, Western Australia: Working There
South32 runs Worsley 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
- South32Source: South32, checked 24 October 2026
- Commodity
- Bauxite
- State
- Western Australia
- Location
- -32.9292, 116.4559 View on OpenStreetMap
- Official page
- south32.net
- Last checked
- 24 October 2026
Grey dots are other operating mines.
Bauxite mine near Boddington and alumina refinery near Collie in Western Australia, operating since 1984. South32 holds 86% of the joint venture.
Source: South32, checked 24 October 2026Status
On 1 July 2026 South32 announced a binding conditional agreement to sell its aluminium assets including Worsley to Alcoa, expected to complete in the second half of FY27.
Source: South32, checked 24 October 2026Working there
We have not found a published source for the roster, travel or accommodation at Worsley mine, so we do not guess. The operator's careers page or the job ad will say.
South32 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 22 km away in a straight line
- WillowdaleBauxite, about 38 km away in a straight line
- HuntlyBauxite, about 50 km away in a straight line
- Collie-EwingtonCoal, about 52 km away in a straight line
- PremierCoal, about 55 km away in a straight line
- KeysbrookMineral sands, about 71 km away in a straight line
Worsley questions answered
Who operates Worsley mine?
South32 operates Worsley mine, according to South32 (checked 24 October 2026).
What does Worsley mine produce?
Geoscience Australia's operating mines map lists Worsley mine under bauxite.
Where is Worsley mine?
Worsley mine is in Western Australia, at about -32.929, 116.456 on Geoscience Australia's operating mines map.
How do I apply for jobs at Worsley mine?
Roles at Worsley mine are listed on the South32 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.