Meandu Mine, Queensland: Working There
Golding Contractors (for Stanwell Corporation) runs Meandu 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
- Golding Contractors (for Stanwell Corporation)Source: South Burnett, checked 24 October 2026
- Commodity
- Coal
- State
- Queensland
- Location
- -26.8135, 151.9115 View on OpenStreetMap
- Last checked
- 24 October 2026
Grey dots are other operating mines.
Coal mine supplying the Tarong power stations in the South Burnett, owned by Stanwell Corporation.
Source: South Burnett, checked 24 October 2026Golding Contractors, part of NRW Holdings, was selected to operate the mine. Stanwell keeps ownership and control of mine planning and equipment.
Source: South Burnett, checked 24 October 2026Working there
We have not found a published source for the roster, travel or accommodation at Meandu mine, so we do not guess. The operator's careers page or the job ad will say.
State 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
- New AclandCoal, about 55 km away in a straight line
- Kogan CreekCoal, about 112 km away in a straight line
- CommodoreCoal, about 139 km away in a straight line
- Cameby DownsCoal, about 156 km away in a straight line
- Mount RawdonGold and silver, about 172 km away in a straight line
- CracowGold and silver, about 236 km away in a straight line
Meandu questions answered
Who operates Meandu mine?
Golding Contractors (for Stanwell Corporation) operates Meandu mine, according to South Burnett (checked 24 October 2026).
What does Meandu mine produce?
Geoscience Australia's operating mines map lists Meandu mine under coal.
Where is Meandu mine?
Meandu mine is in Queensland, at about -26.814, 151.912 on Geoscience Australia's operating mines map.
Where to next
- All mine sites
Map of every operating mine in Australia.
- 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.