Mining jobs in Rockhampton

Published on 07 August 2025

Looking for a fresh start working in mining, resources or general industry?

Rockhampton is a key mining, manufacturing and logistics hub for Queensland, with employers ready to hire right now!

Bring your skills to Rockhampton and experience the work/life balance our growing economy and laid-back lifestyle provides.

A number of mines operate in the Rockhampton Region, producing everything from gold to sand and stone. Our connection to the mining industry goes far beyond producing minerals - Rockhampton is a fly-in-fly-out (FIFO) and drive-in-drive-out (DIDO) hub for coal mines across the Bowen and Galilee Basins and has an extensive network of businesses which provide workers, machinery, services and support to those mines.

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Pranshu and Mason (who you can see in the video below) work in Rockhampton for QMAG, a resources company which mines and processes magnesite.

They've chosen to built their lives in Rockhampton because of its housing affordability, short-commutes, laid-back lifestyle and natural beauty.

Our mining and resources industry

According to the Queensland Resources Council, mining contributes more than $1.4 billion to Rockhampton's Gross Regional Product and supports 7,334 local jobs.

If you're experienced in the mining and resources industry there are a number of possible career pathways in the region including:

• On-site work at a mine in the Rockhampton Region
• FIFO or DIDO on-site work at a mine in the Bowen or Galilee Basin
• Working with a business that supplies hired equipment, repair or maintenance services
• Civil construction jobs on our major projects pipeline

Rockhampton was initially established during a gold rush and has been a major service centre for the mining industry ever since. Our local residents and businesses are well-connected to major employers and appreciate the economic value mining bring to the region.

You can hear from some of our local businesses in the video below, created by Advance Rockhampton - the lead economic development agency for the Rockhampton Region, funded by Rockhampton Regional Council

Our Mining & Resources Industry

Ready to make the move?

Finding a job

We've compiled a list of job boards relevant to the Rockhampton Region as a starting point to finding your dream career. The Minerals Council of Australia also provides links to the careers pages of mine operators in the Bowen and Galilee Basins.

A background in mining or industry opens up a whole range of career pathways, so why not keep an open mind and consider how your skills could transfer to jobs in fields such as mechanics, engineer, surveying or construction, to name a few.

Moving to Rockhampton

Live Rockhampton has a detailed blog taking you through every stop of relocating to Rockhampton from driving or flying here, to finding accommodation during house hunting, and a moving checklist.

We've also compiled information to help you find a home and settle in, covering topics such as education, healthcare, essential services, shopping, vet clinics and of course the wide range of parks, activities and destinations you'll be able to enjoy when you arrive.

Have any other questions? We're more than happy to help!

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