Rosebery, Tasmania: Mining Jobs and Town Guide
Rosebery is in the West Coast Tasmania area of Tasmania. The ABS 2021 Census counted 749 people for the Urban Centre and Locality (UCL). Every fact below links to the page it came from.
Last checked 13 October 2026. Operations, services and airlines change, so confirm with the operator, council or airport before you plan a move.
Key facts
- State
- Tasmania
- Region
- West Coast Tasmania
- Population
- 749 people, Urban Centre and Locality (UCL), median age 48ABS 2021 Census, geography: Rosebery (L)
- Main commodities
- Zinc, Copper, Lead, Gold and Silver
- Council
- West Coast Council
- Last checked
- 13 October 2026
What working around Rosebery looks like
Rosebery is a one-mine town. MMG owns and operates the underground Rosebery mine, which produces zinc, copper and lead concentrates plus gold and silver, and has employed people in the community since 1936. MMG puts its workforce at more than 700 permanent employees and contractors.
MMG's careers page lists a graduate program, a vacation program, cadet and apprentice roles, and underground operator roles such as nipper, production driller and jumbo operator. Concentrate leaves by rail to the Port of Burnie.
This summary only restates the sourced facts on this page. Each one links to its source.
Mining and industry around Rosebery
MMG says the Rosebery mine is on the west coast of Tasmania.
Source: MMG: Rosebery, checked 13 October 2026MMG says Rosebery produces zinc, copper and lead concentrates as well as gold and silver. It is 100% owned and operated by MMG and employs more than 700 permanent employees and contractors.
Source: MMG: Rosebery, checked 13 October 2026MMG describes Rosebery as an underground polymetallic mine reaching depths of more than 1.5 kilometres. Ore is mined mechanically and hauled to the surface for onsite processing, and parts of the plant can be controlled remotely.
Source: MMG: Rosebery, checked 13 October 2026MMG says concentrate goes by rail to the Port of Burnie and is shipped to Nyrstar smelters in Hobart and Port Pirie. It gives annual zinc production as 45,000 to 55,000 tonnes.
Source: MMG: Rosebery, checked 13 October 2026MMG says the mine has been part of the Rosebery community since 1936 and that in 2025 it became the first mine in Tasmania to introduce a battery-electric production drill.
Source: MMG: Rosebery, checked 13 October 2026
Getting to Rosebery
We have not found an airport or airline source for Rosebery, so we do not list one. The West Coast Council website is the place to check.
We list airlines as published by the airport or council. We do not list fares or flight times.
Training near Rosebery
MMG's Rosebery careers page lists a two-year graduate program, a 10 to 12 week summer vacation program and cadet and apprentice roles. It says apprentice roles range from maintenance (diesel fitters, electricians) to surface operations (process operators).
Source: MMG: Careers at Rosebery Mine, checked 13 October 2026MMG's careers page lists underground operator roles including truck driver, nipper, charge-up, service crew, production driller, cable bolter, remote loader and jumbo operator. It also lists process operator and maintenance roles.
Source: MMG: Careers at Rosebery Mine, checked 13 October 2026
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Mining jobs in Rosebery
The operator pages cited above name these employers. Their careers pages list current roles.
MMG
MMG careers
For other employers and the job boards that list FIFO roles, see FIFO jobs: where to apply.
These guides cover what sites ask for and what roles pay.
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Rosebery questions answered
How many people live in Rosebery?
The ABS 2021 Census counted 749 people for Rosebery (L), measured as a Urban Centre and Locality (UCL). The median age was 48. Other ABS geography types give different counts for the same place, so check the type before you compare towns.
What is mined or exported around Rosebery?
Main commodities: zinc, copper, lead, gold and silver (MMG: Rosebery). MMG says Rosebery produces zinc, copper and lead concentrates as well as gold and silver. It is 100% owned and operated by MMG and employs more than 700 permanent employees and contractors.
Can you fly to Rosebery?
We have not found an airport or airline source for Rosebery, so we do not list one. Check the West Coast Council website for transport options.
Where is Rosebery?
MMG says the Rosebery mine is on the west coast of Tasmania.
Where can you train for mining work near Rosebery?
MMG's Rosebery careers page lists a two-year graduate program, a 10 to 12 week summer vacation program and cadet and apprentice roles. It says apprentice roles range from maintenance (diesel fitters, electricians) to surface operations (process operators). MMG's careers page lists underground operator roles including truck driver, nipper, charge-up, service crew, production driller, cable bolter, remote loader and jumbo operator. It also lists process operator and maintenance roles.
Which mining companies hire around Rosebery?
The operator pages cited above name MMG. Apply through its careers page, or see the FIFO jobs hub for other employers and job boards.
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