South Walker Creek Mine, Queensland: Working There
Stanmore Resources runs South Walker 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
- Stanmore ResourcesSource: Stanmore Resources, checked 24 October 2026
- Commodity
- Coal
- State
- Queensland
- Location
- -21.7709, 148.4427 View on OpenStreetMap
- Official page
- stanmore.au
- Last checked
- 24 October 2026
Grey dots are other operating mines.
South Walker Creek is an open cut coal mine 35 km west of Nebo, using draglines, trucks and excavators.
Source: Stanmore Resources, checked 24 October 2026Stanmore acquired the mine in 2022. It has operated since 1996.
Source: Stanmore Resources, checked 24 October 2026Working there
We have not found a published source for the roster, travel or accommodation at South Walker Creek mine, so we do not guess. The operator's careers page or the job ad will say.
Stanmore Resources 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
- CoppabellaCoal, about 8 km away in a straight line
- MoorvaleCoal, about 24 km away in a straight line
- Ironbark No 1Coal, about 29 km away in a straight line
- Hail CreekCoal, about 30 km away in a straight line
- BroadmedowCoal, about 30 km away in a straight line
- Carborough DownsCoal, about 31 km away in a straight line
South Walker Creek questions answered
Who operates South Walker Creek mine?
Stanmore Resources operates South Walker Creek mine, according to Stanmore Resources (checked 24 October 2026).
What does South Walker Creek mine produce?
Geoscience Australia's operating mines map lists South Walker Creek mine under coal.
Where is South Walker Creek mine?
South Walker Creek mine is in Queensland, at about -21.771, 148.443 on Geoscience Australia's operating mines map.
How do I apply for jobs at South Walker Creek mine?
Roles at South Walker Creek mine are listed on the Stanmore Resources 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.