Moorvale Mine, Queensland: Working There
Peabody runs Moorvale 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
- PeabodySource: Peabody, checked 24 October 2026
- Commodity
- Coal
- State
- Queensland
- Location
- -21.9735, 148.3678 View on OpenStreetMap
- Official page
- peabodyenergy.com
- Last checked
- 24 October 2026
Grey dots are other operating mines.
Surface coal mine in the Bowen Basin near Moranbah.
Source: Peabody, checked 24 October 2026Peabody holds 73.3% of the joint venture that owns Coppabella and Moorvale.
Source: Peabody, checked 24 October 2026Working there
We have not found a published source for the roster, travel or accommodation at Moorvale mine, so we do not guess. The operator's careers page or the job ad will say.
Peabody careers
Current rolesNearest 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
- DauniaCoal, about 11 km away in a straight line
- CoppabellaCoal, about 16 km away in a straight line
- PoitrelCoal, about 16 km away in a straight line
- Carborough DownsCoal, about 17 km away in a straight line
- BroadleaCoal, about 23 km away in a straight line
- South Walker CreekCoal, about 24 km away in a straight line
Moorvale questions answered
Who operates Moorvale mine?
Peabody operates Moorvale mine, according to Peabody (checked 24 October 2026).
What does Moorvale mine produce?
Geoscience Australia's operating mines map lists Moorvale mine under coal.
Where is Moorvale mine?
Moorvale mine is in Queensland, at about -21.974, 148.368 on Geoscience Australia's operating mines map.
How do I apply for jobs at Moorvale mine?
Roles at Moorvale mine are listed on the Peabody 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.
- 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.