Jax Mine, Queensland: Working There
QCoal runs Jax 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
- QCoalSource: QCoal, checked 24 October 2026
- Commodity
- Coal
- State
- Queensland
- Location
- -20.7048, 147.8670 View on OpenStreetMap
- Official page
- qcoal.com.au
- Last checked
- 24 October 2026
Grey dots are other operating mines.
Open cut hard coking coal mine about 15 km south of Collinsville.
Source: QCoal, checked 24 October 2026A bulk sample was produced in 2012 and first coal in 2013. The mine is listed as operating.
Source: QCoal, checked 24 October 2026Working there
We have not found a published source for the roster, travel or accommodation at Jax mine, so we do not guess. The operator's careers page or the job ad will say.
Nearest town guide
Collinsville, 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
- DrakeCoal, about 5 km away in a straight line
- SonomaCoal, about 9 km away in a straight line
- CollinsvilleCoal, about 20 km away in a straight line
- ByerwenCoal, about 72 km away in a straight line
- Burton ComplexCoal, about 103 km away in a straight line
- Hail CreekCoal, about 105 km away in a straight line
Jax questions answered
Who operates Jax mine?
QCoal operates Jax mine, according to QCoal (checked 24 October 2026).
What does Jax mine produce?
Geoscience Australia's operating mines map lists Jax mine under coal.
Where is Jax mine?
Jax mine is in Queensland, at about -20.705, 147.867 on Geoscience Australia's operating mines map.
Where to next
- All mine sites
Map of every operating mine in Australia.
- Collinsville 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.