Daunia Mine, Queensland: Working There
Whitehaven Coal runs Daunia 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
- -22.0440, 148.2885 View on OpenStreetMap
- Last checked
- 24 October 2026
Grey dots are other operating mines.
BMA owned Daunia until it was sold to Whitehaven Coal in April 2024.
Source: Wikipedia, checked 24 October 2026Working there
We have not found a published source for the roster, travel or accommodation at Daunia mine, so we do not guess. The operator's careers page or the job ad will say.
Whitehaven Coal careers
Current rolesNearest town guide
Moranbah, 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
- PoitrelCoal, about 6 km away in a straight line
- MoorvaleCoal, about 11 km away in a straight line
- Carborough DownsCoal, about 13 km away in a straight line
- Olive DownsCoal, about 20 km away in a straight line
- BroadleaCoal, about 21 km away in a straight line
- Isaac Plains ComplexCoal, about 21 km away in a straight line
Daunia questions answered
Who operates Daunia mine?
Whitehaven Coal operates Daunia mine, according to Wikipedia (checked 24 October 2026).
What does Daunia mine produce?
Geoscience Australia's operating mines map lists Daunia mine under coal.
Where is Daunia mine?
Daunia mine is in Queensland, at about -22.044, 148.289 on Geoscience Australia's operating mines map.
How do I apply for jobs at Daunia mine?
Roles at Daunia 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.
- Moranbah 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.