Broken Hill Mine, New South Wales: Working There
Perilya runs Broken Hill mine, a zinc and lead mine in New South Wales. 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
- PerilyaSource: Perilya, checked 24 October 2026
- Commodity
- Zinc and lead (GA group: Base metals - Zn, Pb (Cu, Ag))
- State
- New South Wales
- Location
- -31.9863, 141.4458 View on OpenStreetMap
- Official page
- perilya.com.au
- Last checked
- 24 October 2026
Grey dots are other operating mines.
Perilya owns and operates the Broken Hill mine, a remnant underground operation known as Southern Operations.
Source: Perilya, checked 24 October 2026Perilya has operated the mine since 2002.
Source: Perilya, checked 24 October 2026Working there
We have not found a published source for the roster, travel or accommodation at Broken Hill mine, so we do not guess. The operator's careers page or the job ad will say.
Perilya careers
Current rolesNearest town guide
Broken Hill, NSWState jobs guide
Mining jobs in NSW
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.
- FIFO rosters explained
How swings like 2:1, 8:6 and 14:7 work in practice.
Other mines nearby
- Rasp MineZinc and lead, about 2 km away in a straight line
- Atlas-CampaspeMineral sands, about 279 km away in a straight line
- EndeavorZinc and lead, about 409 km away in a straight line
- CobarCopper, about 417 km away in a straight line
- Great CobarCopper, about 419 km away in a straight line
- Peak MinesCopper, about 421 km away in a straight line
Broken Hill questions answered
Who operates Broken Hill mine?
Perilya operates Broken Hill mine, according to Perilya (checked 24 October 2026).
What does Broken Hill mine produce?
Geoscience Australia's operating mines map lists Broken Hill mine under zinc and lead (GA group: Base metals - Zn, Pb (Cu, Ag)).
Where is Broken Hill mine?
Broken Hill mine is in New South Wales, at about -31.986, 141.446 on Geoscience Australia's operating mines map.
How do I apply for jobs at Broken Hill mine?
Roles at Broken Hill mine are listed on the Perilya 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.
- Broken Hill town guide
Population, airlines, training and services.
- Mining jobs in NSW
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.