West Wallsend Colliery and MCPP currently employ approximately 400 permanent employees and full-time equivalent contractors across its operations. The majority of these employees and contractors reside within the Newcastle/Lake Macquarie Local Government Areas.

Job opportunities with Xstrata Coal are posted on the Xstrata Careers website which lists all Australian positions available. This website provides full details on the roles, responsibilities and conditions of employment for each position and the qualifications sought.