Curragh Mine, Queensland: Working There
Coronado Global Resources runs Curragh 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
- Coronado Global ResourcesSource: Coronado Global Resources, checked 24 October 2026
- Commodity
- Coal
- State
- Queensland
- Location
- -23.4662, 148.8541 View on OpenStreetMap
- Official page
- coronadoglobal.com
- Last checked
- 24 October 2026
Grey dots are other operating mines.
Open-cut coking coal mine complex in the Bowen Basin, Queensland, north of Blackwater.
Source: Wikipedia, checked 24 October 2026Coronado bought Curragh from Wesfarmers. Mammoth Underground accesses coal via the S-Pit highwall.
Source: Wikipedia, checked 24 October 2026Status
Mammoth Underground operations were suspended after a fatality on 2 January 2026.
Source: ASX announcement, checked 24 October 2026Working there
We have not found a published source for the roster, travel or accommodation at Curragh mine, so we do not guess. The operator's careers page or the job ad will say.
Coronado Global Resources 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
- Jellinbah EastCoal, about 12 km away in a straight line
- YarrabeeCoal, about 24 km away in a straight line
- BlackwaterCoal, about 25 km away in a straight line
- Wilton-FairhillCoal, about 35 km away in a straight line
- EnshamCoal, about 36 km away in a straight line
- KestrelCoal, about 55 km away in a straight line
Curragh questions answered
Who operates Curragh mine?
Coronado Global Resources operates Curragh mine, according to Coronado Global Resources (checked 24 October 2026).
What does Curragh mine produce?
Geoscience Australia's operating mines map lists Curragh mine under coal.
Where is Curragh mine?
Curragh mine is in Queensland, at about -23.466, 148.854 on Geoscience Australia's operating mines map.
How do I apply for jobs at Curragh mine?
Roles at Curragh mine are listed on the Coronado Global Resources 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.