Blackwater Mine, Queensland: Working There
Whitehaven Coal runs Blackwater mine, a coal mine in Queensland. 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
- Whitehaven CoalSource: Wikipedia, checked 24 October 2026
- Commodity
- Coal
- State
- Queensland
- Location
- -23.6856, 148.8074 View on OpenStreetMap
- Last checked
- 24 October 2026
Grey dots are other operating mines.
Open-cut coking coal mine in the Central Highlands of Queensland, south of Blackwater town, opened in 1967.
Source: Wikipedia, checked 24 October 2026Whitehaven Coal acquired the mine from BMA in 2024.
Source: Wikipedia, checked 24 October 2026Working there
We have not found a published source for the roster, travel or accommodation at Blackwater mine, so we do not guess. The operator's careers page or the job ad will say.
Whitehaven Coal careers
Current rolesNearest town guide
Blackwater, QLDState jobs guide
Mining jobs in Queensland
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.
- Standard 11 induction
The generic induction for Queensland coal mines.
- Coal Board medical
The health assessment Queensland coal workers need.
- FIFO rosters explained
How swings like 2:1, 8:6 and 14:7 work in practice.
Other mines nearby
- CurraghCoal, about 25 km away in a straight line
- Jellinbah EastCoal, about 34 km away in a straight line
- EnshamCoal, about 41 km away in a straight line
- YarrabeeCoal, about 47 km away in a straight line
- Wilton-FairhillCoal, about 48 km away in a straight line
- KestrelCoal, about 66 km away in a straight line
Blackwater questions answered
Who operates Blackwater mine?
Whitehaven Coal operates Blackwater mine, according to Wikipedia (checked 24 October 2026).
What does Blackwater mine produce?
Geoscience Australia's operating mines map lists Blackwater mine under coal.
Where is Blackwater mine?
Blackwater mine is in Queensland, at about -23.686, 148.807 on Geoscience Australia's operating mines map.
How do I apply for jobs at Blackwater mine?
Roles at Blackwater mine are listed on the Whitehaven Coal 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.
- Blackwater town guide
Population, airlines, training and services.
- Mining jobs in Queensland
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.