CURRAGH
WorkPac is proud to partner with Curragh to deliver exciting career
opportunities.
This page provides you with some valuable information about what it is like working as part of WorkPac's Curragh team as well as detailing current vacancies.
COMPANY & MINE PROFILE
Curragh Mine is operated by Curragh Pty Ltd, a division of Wesfarmers Limited. The mine predominantly produces three products – low ash hard coking coal, pulverised coal injection (PCI) coal, and high ash steaming coal.
Curragh has been supplying worldwide markets with coking coal since 1984. The excellent coking characteristics and numerous other desirable coal qualities make Curragh coking coal highly sought after by steel makers in Japan, South-East Asia, Europe and South America. The coal is railed 300 kilometres from the mine to the Port of Gladstone.
Curragh’s steaming coal is produced for domestic power generation and railed 160 kilometres directly to Stanwell Power Station near Rockhampton.
Open cut reserves at Curragh allow production levels to be maintained to at least 2025, sustaining an efficient mining operation whilst providing a reliable supply for customers and an acceptable return on our shareholders’ investments.
During 2009 when many resource companies were struggling with the impact of the global financial crisis Wesfarmers Curragh continued to perform strongly with a 12 percent increase in export sales during this period and securing Curragh the Minerals and Energy category at the 47th Australian Export Awards.
BENEFITS OF WORKING IN WORKPAC'S CURRAGH TEAM
As part of WorkPac's Curragh team, you are considered to be a most important asset. If you become part of our family, you’ll have access to a range of benefits, including:
Maximum term contracts provided, assuring you of security of employment for a set timeframe, and a solid pathway to permanent employment
Competitive, market-aligned remuneration
A family-friendly even time roster
Multiple accommodation options (including a local living subsidy or new on-site camp facilities)
Outstanding safety reputation and commitment to employees' and contractors' well-being
Quality well-maintained fleet and equipment
Fantastic team environment
CURRENT AVAILABLE ROLES
Search our job listings for the latest available roles with Curragh.
LOCATION AND WORKING CONDITIONS
The Curragh mine is located in the Bowen Basin, which contains the largest coal reserves in Australia.
The Bowen Basin covers an area of over 60,000 square kilometres in Central Queensland running from Collinsville to Theodore.
The Curragh mine itself is located 14 kilometres north-west of Blackwater and approximately 200 kilometres west of Rockhampton.
The location's proximity to the coast offers easy access to enjoy beautiful towns and beaches. A family-friendly, even time roster ensures you can make the most of this fantastic spot.
WORKPAC AND CURRAGH'S COMMUNITY SUPPORT PROGRAM
The WorkPac’s Positive Energy Program has been specifically designed to reinvest a portion of its income from its partnership with Curragh back into the local community. To date, the program has seen us donate in excess of $40,000 to the people of Blackwater, the most recent being a $25,000 bequest to the Blackwater Hospital.
