Oaky Creek Mine, Queensland: Working There
Glencore runs Oaky Creek 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
- GlencoreSource: Glencore, checked 24 October 2026
- Commodity
- Coal
- State
- Queensland
- Location
- -23.0686, 148.4884 View on OpenStreetMap
- Official page
- glencore.com.au
- Last checked
- 24 October 2026
Grey dots are other operating mines.
Underground metallurgical coal mine in the Bowen Basin, 102 km north-east of Emerald and 16 km from Tieri.
Source: Glencore, checked 24 October 2026Joint venture of Glencore (55%), SCAP Oaky Creek (25%) and ICRA OC (20%).
Source: Glencore, checked 24 October 2026Working there
We have not found a published source for the roster, travel or accommodation at Oaky Creek mine, so we do not guess. The operator's careers page or the job ad will say.
Glencore 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
- Aquila-CapcoalCoal, about 17 km away in a straight line
- Gregory CrinumCoal, about 18 km away in a straight line
- KestrelCoal, about 23 km away in a straight line
- Wilton-FairhillCoal, about 29 km away in a straight line
- MiddlemountCoal, about 30 km away in a straight line
- FoxleighCoal, about 31 km away in a straight line
Oaky Creek questions answered
Who operates Oaky Creek mine?
Glencore operates Oaky Creek mine, according to Glencore (checked 24 October 2026).
What does Oaky Creek mine produce?
Geoscience Australia's operating mines map lists Oaky Creek mine under coal.
Where is Oaky Creek mine?
Oaky Creek mine is in Queensland, at about -23.069, 148.488 on Geoscience Australia's operating mines map.
How do I apply for jobs at Oaky Creek mine?
Roles at Oaky Creek mine are listed on the Glencore 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.