Metropolitan Mine, New South Wales: Working There
Peabody runs Metropolitan mine, a coal 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
- PeabodySource: Wikipedia, checked 24 October 2026
- Commodity
- Coal
- State
- New South Wales
- Location
- -34.1877, 150.9924 View on OpenStreetMap
- Last checked
- 24 October 2026
Grey dots are other operating mines.
Metropolitan is an underground coal mine near Helensburgh.
Source: peabodyenergy.com, checked 23 October 2026The colliery opened in 1887.
Source: Wikipedia, checked 24 October 2026Working there
We have not found a published source for the roster, travel or accommodation at Metropolitan mine, so we do not guess. The operator's careers page or the job ad will say.
Peabody careers
Current rolesState 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
- AppinCoal, about 19 km away in a straight line
- Russell ValeCoal, about 21 km away in a straight line
- DendrobiumCoal, about 32 km away in a straight line
- TahmoorCoal, about 39 km away in a straight line
- ClarenceCoal, about 106 km away in a straight line
- SpringvaleCoal, about 120 km away in a straight line
Metropolitan questions answered
Who operates Metropolitan mine?
Peabody operates Metropolitan mine, according to Wikipedia (checked 24 October 2026).
What does Metropolitan mine produce?
Geoscience Australia's operating mines map lists Metropolitan mine under coal.
Where is Metropolitan mine?
Metropolitan mine is in New South Wales, at about -34.188, 150.992 on Geoscience Australia's operating mines map.
How do I apply for jobs at Metropolitan mine?
Roles at Metropolitan mine are listed on the Peabody 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.
- 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.