Moranbah North Mine, Queensland: Working There
Anglo American runs Moranbah North 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
- Anglo AmericanSource: Wikipedia, checked 24 October 2026
- Commodity
- Coal
- State
- Queensland
- Location
- -21.8713, 147.9567 View on OpenStreetMap
- Last checked
- 24 October 2026
Grey dots are other operating mines.
Underground longwall coal mine near Moranbah, about 200 m deep, 88% owned by Anglo American Australia.
Source: Wikipedia, checked 24 October 2026Longwall mining has run since 1998. A March 2025 fire and explosion led to an evacuation and a suspension of operations.
Source: Wikipedia, checked 24 October 2026Status
Anglo American agreed to sell its steelmaking coal business, including Moranbah North, to Dhilmar. Completion is expected by the first quarter of 2027.
Source: World Coal, checked 24 October 2026Working there
We have not found a published source for the roster, travel or accommodation at Moranbah North mine, so we do not guess. The operator's careers page or the job ad will say.
Anglo American 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
- GoonyellaCoal, about 9 km away in a straight line
- Isaac Plains ComplexCoal, about 18 km away in a straight line
- BroadmedowCoal, about 22 km away in a straight line
- BroadleaCoal, about 22 km away in a straight line
- CenturionCoal, about 25 km away in a straight line
- Ironbark No 1Coal, about 26 km away in a straight line
Moranbah North questions answered
Who operates Moranbah North mine?
Anglo American operates Moranbah North mine, according to Wikipedia (checked 24 October 2026).
What does Moranbah North mine produce?
Geoscience Australia's operating mines map lists Moranbah North mine under coal.
Where is Moranbah North mine?
Moranbah North mine is in Queensland, at about -21.871, 147.957 on Geoscience Australia's operating mines map.
How do I apply for jobs at Moranbah North mine?
Roles at Moranbah North mine are listed on the Anglo American 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.