MinePath regional guide
Surat Basin mining jobs: smaller than Bowen, but easier to overlook.
The Surat Basin has a smaller coal footprint than the Bowen Basin, plus a major gas and energy workforce across the wider region.
For job seekers, that means a broader search can pay off: coal, gas, maintenance, civil, processing, utilities and regional support roles.
Search current Surat Basin mining jobs →Operations to recognise
Major mines and operations to research
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New Acland
New Hope Group
Oakey-area coal operation with local and regional workforce pathways.
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Cameby Downs
Yancoal
Coal operation near Chinchilla.
Coal / power supply
Kogan Creek area
Regional energy supply chain
Search both mine and power-generation employers around Chinchilla.
How to attack the market
Broaden beyond coal.
If you only search for open-cut coal operator roles, you miss much of the region. Add gas-field services, fixed plant, civil, mechanical, electrical, transport and camp/support work.
Employers to check
- New Hope Group
- Yancoal
- Gas and pipeline operators
- Civil and maintenance contractors
- Regional labour-hire providers
Search phrases
- Surat Basin mining jobs
- Chinchilla mining jobs
- Dalby resources jobs
- Oakey coal jobs
- Surat Basin operator jobs
Useful next step
Open the current-jobs page for this region, then build a shortlist of direct employers and contractors rather than sending the same resume everywhere.
Open current jobs searchWhat MinePath would do first
Base your search around Chinchilla, Dalby, Oakey and Toowoomba, then widen by employer. This region suits candidates willing to combine mining and broader resources work.
New to mining? Read the getting-into-mining guide first. · Applying from overseas? Start with the international pathway page.
Last checked 2 September 2026 using public operator and government information. Mine ownership, project status, rosters, contractors and recruitment pathways can change. Always confirm current details before applying or relocating.