Hail Creek Mine, Queensland: Working There
Glencore runs Hail Creek 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
- GlencoreSource: Glencore, checked 24 October 2026
- Commodity
- Coal
- State
- Queensland
- Location
- -21.5054, 148.4068 View on OpenStreetMap
- Official page
- glencore.com.au
- Last checked
- 24 October 2026
Grey dots are other operating mines.
Open cut coal mine about 120 km south-west of Mackay, operated by Glencore since August 2018.
Source: Glencore, checked 24 October 2026Product is railed about 100 km to Dalrymple Bay.
Source: Glencore, checked 24 October 2026Working there
We have not found a published source for the roster, travel or accommodation at Hail Creek mine, so we do not guess. The operator's careers page or the job ad will say.
Glencore careers
Current rolesNearest town guide
Mackay, 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
- Burton ComplexCoal, about 26 km away in a straight line
- South Walker CreekCoal, about 30 km away in a straight line
- Ironbark No 1Coal, about 36 km away in a straight line
- CoppabellaCoal, about 38 km away in a straight line
- BroadmedowCoal, about 44 km away in a straight line
- CenturionCoal, about 47 km away in a straight line
Hail Creek questions answered
Who operates Hail Creek mine?
Glencore operates Hail Creek mine, according to Glencore (checked 24 October 2026).
What does Hail Creek mine produce?
Geoscience Australia's operating mines map lists Hail Creek mine under coal.
Where is Hail Creek mine?
Hail Creek mine is in Queensland, at about -21.505, 148.407 on Geoscience Australia's operating mines map.
How do I apply for jobs at Hail Creek mine?
Roles at Hail Creek mine are listed on the Glencore 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.
- Mackay 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.