Ironbark No 1 Mine, Queensland: Working There
Fitzroy Mining Operations runs Ironbark No 1 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
- Fitzroy Mining OperationsSource: Global Energy Monitor, checked 24 October 2026
- Commodity
- Coal
- State
- Queensland
- Location
- -21.7367, 148.1599 View on OpenStreetMap
- Last checked
- 24 October 2026
Grey dots are other operating mines.
Underground longwall coal mine about 30 km north-east of Moranbah, owned by Fitzroy Australia Resources.
Source: Global Energy Monitor, checked 24 October 2026First coal was produced in August 2022 and the mine is listed as operating.
Source: Global Energy Monitor, checked 24 October 2026Working there
We have not found a published source for the roster, travel or accommodation at Ironbark No 1 mine, so we do not guess. The operator's careers page or the job ad will say.
Nearest 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
- BroadmedowCoal, about 9 km away in a straight line
- Burton ComplexCoal, about 17 km away in a straight line
- BroadleaCoal, about 18 km away in a straight line
- GoonyellaCoal, about 21 km away in a straight line
- CenturionCoal, about 21 km away in a straight line
- Carborough DownsCoal, about 24 km away in a straight line
Ironbark No 1 questions answered
Who operates Ironbark No 1 mine?
Fitzroy Mining Operations operates Ironbark No 1 mine, according to Global Energy Monitor (checked 24 October 2026).
What does Ironbark No 1 mine produce?
Geoscience Australia's operating mines map lists Ironbark No 1 mine under coal.
Where is Ironbark No 1 mine?
Ironbark No 1 mine is in Queensland, at about -21.737, 148.160 on Geoscience Australia's operating mines map.
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.