Rosebery Mine, Tasmania: Working There
MMG runs Rosebery mine, a zinc and lead mine in Tasmania. 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
- MMGSource: MMG, checked 24 October 2026
- Commodity
- Zinc and lead (GA group: Base metals - Zn, Pb (Cu, Ag))
- State
- Tasmania
- Location
- -41.7723, 145.5431 View on OpenStreetMap
- Official page
- mmg.com
- Last checked
- 24 October 2026
Grey dots are other operating mines.
Underground polymetallic base metal mine on the west coast of Tasmania, based in the town of Rosebery.
Source: MMG, checked 24 October 2026Underground workings extend more than 1.5 km below the surface.
Source: MMG, checked 24 October 2026Parts of the processing plant are automated and can be run remotely.
Source: MMG, checked 24 October 2026Concentrate travels by rail to the Port of Burnie.
Source: MMG, checked 24 October 2026Working there
We have not found a published source for the roster, travel or accommodation at Rosebery mine, so we do not guess. The operator's careers page or the job ad will say.
MMG careers
Current rolesNearest town guide
Rosebery, TASState jobs guide
Mining jobs in Tasmania
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
- Renison BellTin and tungsten, about 9 km away in a straight line
- HentyGold and silver, about 11 km away in a straight line
- CorinnaSilica and alumina, about 39 km away in a straight line
- Savage RiverIron ore, about 42 km away in a straight line
- KaraIron ore, about 55 km away in a straight line
- BlackwaterSilica and alumina, about 89 km away in a straight line
Rosebery questions answered
Who operates Rosebery mine?
MMG operates Rosebery mine, according to MMG (checked 24 October 2026).
What does Rosebery mine produce?
Geoscience Australia's operating mines map lists Rosebery mine under zinc and lead (GA group: Base metals - Zn, Pb (Cu, Ag)).
Where is Rosebery mine?
Rosebery mine is in Tasmania, at about -41.772, 145.543 on Geoscience Australia's operating mines map.
How do I apply for jobs at Rosebery mine?
Roles at Rosebery mine are listed on the MMG 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.
- Rosebery town guide
Population, airlines, training and services.
- Mining jobs in Tasmania
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.