Dawson Mine, Queensland: Working There
Anglo American runs Dawson 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
- Anglo AmericanSource: Wikipedia, checked 24 October 2026
- Commodity
- Coal
- State
- Queensland
- Location
- -24.6168, 150.0592 View on OpenStreetMap
- Last checked
- 24 October 2026
Grey dots are other operating mines.
Open-cut coal mine south-east of Moura in Central Queensland.
Source: Wikipedia, checked 24 October 2026Anglo American has owned the mine since 2002. Mining started in 1961.
Source: Wikipedia, checked 24 October 2026Status
Anglo American agreed to sell its steelmaking coal business, including the Dawson joint venture, to Dhilmar. Completion is expected by the first quarter of 2027.
Source: World Coal, checked 24 October 2026Working there
We have not found a published source for the roster, travel or accommodation at Dawson mine, so we do not guess. The operator's careers page or the job ad will say.
Anglo American careers
Current rolesNearest town guide
Moura, 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
- Baralaba NorthCoal, about 57 km away in a straight line
- Boundary HillCoal, about 64 km away in a straight line
- CallideCoal, about 66 km away in a straight line
- CracowGold and silver, about 78 km away in a straight line
- BlackwaterCoal, about 164 km away in a straight line
- RollestonCoal, about 167 km away in a straight line
Dawson questions answered
Who operates Dawson mine?
Anglo American operates Dawson mine, according to Wikipedia (checked 24 October 2026).
What does Dawson mine produce?
Geoscience Australia's operating mines map lists Dawson mine under coal.
Where is Dawson mine?
Dawson mine is in Queensland, at about -24.617, 150.059 on Geoscience Australia's operating mines map.
How do I apply for jobs at Dawson mine?
Roles at Dawson mine are listed on the Anglo American 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.
- Moura 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.