New Acland Mine, Queensland: Working There
New Hope Group runs New Acland 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
- New Hope GroupSource: New Hope Group, checked 24 October 2026
- Commodity
- Coal
- State
- Queensland
- Location
- -27.2740, 151.7009 View on OpenStreetMap
- Official page
- newhopegroup.com.au
- Last checked
- 24 October 2026
Grey dots are other operating mines.
Open-cut coal mine 27 km north-west of Oakey in south-east Queensland, 100% owned by New Hope.
Source: New Hope Group, checked 24 October 2026Operations began in October 2002. Stage 3 was approved in 2022 and first coal from it was extracted in September 2023.
Source: New Hope Group, checked 24 October 2026Working there
We have not found a published source for the roster, travel or accommodation at New Acland mine, so we do not guess. The operator's careers page or the job ad will say.
New Hope Group careers
Current rolesState 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
- MeanduCoal, about 55 km away in a straight line
- CommodoreCoal, about 84 km away in a straight line
- Kogan CreekCoal, about 97 km away in a straight line
- Cameby DownsCoal, about 152 km away in a straight line
- Mount RawdonGold and silver, about 223 km away in a straight line
- CracowGold and silver, about 263 km away in a straight line
New Acland questions answered
Who operates New Acland mine?
New Hope Group operates New Acland mine, according to New Hope Group (checked 24 October 2026).
What does New Acland mine produce?
Geoscience Australia's operating mines map lists New Acland mine under coal.
Where is New Acland mine?
New Acland mine is in Queensland, at about -27.274, 151.701 on Geoscience Australia's operating mines map.
How do I apply for jobs at New Acland mine?
Roles at New Acland mine are listed on the New Hope Group 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.
- 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.