Nyrstar Australia - Hobart

Nyrstar Australia - Hobart The Hobart Zinc Works produces high-quality Australian zinc and other important products essential for a low carbon future.

Nyrstar is a well-known part of the Hobart landscape – we are located on the Derwent estuary and have been contributing to the community for over 100 years. We are one of the world’s largest producing zinc smelters and our products are exported to global markets. We have a team of around 600 people (both direct and contract employees) and are a major contributor to Tasmania’s economy. Our priority for our site is to provide a safe environment that puts our people first. We are proud of the progressive and innovative approach we are taking to achieve this. The strong relationship the smelter has with our community has been developed over many years and continues today, through community meetings, sponsorships, partnerships and active participation in the community. We are one of the world’s largest zinc smelters in terms of production volume. We produce zinc from concentrate: special high grade (SHG), zinc galvanising alloys, and zinc die casting alloys are all produced from our zinc smelting process. We convert the raw material into zinc metal for use in numerous end-use applications. Zinc provides excellent corrosion resistance to iron and steel. It is also a relatively hard metal with a low melting point, making it suitable for die casting, but still soft enough to be formed, rolled, or extruded. Zinc can be found in everything from construction and infrastructure to transport and industrial machinery, from communications to electronics, and from consumer products to human health.

We recently gathered with friends, family, and colleagues at the beautiful Cornelian Bay Boathouse to celebrate a truly ...
04/12/2025

We recently gathered with friends, family, and colleagues at the beautiful Cornelian Bay Boathouse to celebrate a truly special occasion – our 2025 Long Service Awards.

In today’s world, long service is increasingly rare. That’s why we’re so proud to recognise:

✨Mark Adams, Darren Jones, Chris Hill, Mark Schuettpelz and Jeffrey Cracknell for 25 years of dedication
✨Shane Cleary, Andrew Stanton, Craig Westwood, Andrew Moate, Fred Niekrasz and Terry Hinds for an amazing 40 years of service
✨ And Mark Hall for an extraordinary 45 years at the Hobart Zinc Works! 🙌

Long service is more than just a number. It’s about showing up day after day, giving your best, and demonstrating loyalty, resilience, and determination - especially when working in a plant that’s been running for 109 years.

One of the highlights of the night? Three of our award recipients began their fitter and turner apprenticeships on the very same day - forging not just careers, but a lifelong friendship.

We also recognise the partners, families, and friends who stand behind our long-serving team members. Your support makes these achievements possible.

Congratulations and thanks to all our award recipients - your commitment has helped shape the culture, strength, and success of our Zinc Works.

03/12/2025

🚀 Kickstart Your Career at Nyrstar Hobart! 🚀

We’re looking for motivated, safety focussed team players to join us as Trainee Shift Production Operators!

This is your chance to gain hands on experience while building valuable skills and earning a nationally recognised Certificate II in Process Plant Operations.

What’s in it for you?
✅ Two year paid traineeship with on-the-job training
✅ Competitive salary package
✅ Supportive team environment focused on your growth
✅ Diverse skill development and career pathways
✅ Start your journey in March 2026

📅 Applications close Friday 9 January 2026 – don’t miss out!

🔗 Apply today: https://jobs.nyrstar.com/job/Hobart-Trainee-Production-Operators/1333464257/

The 85th Nyrstar Hobart Annual Engineering Dinner was held recently at the Tasmanian Hockey Centre in New Town. The even...
24/11/2025

The 85th Nyrstar Hobart Annual Engineering Dinner was held recently at the Tasmanian Hockey Centre in New Town. The event brought together current and former employees to recognise and celebrate the vital contribution of our engineers.

From powering daily operations to driving innovation, our engineering team has been the backbone of the Zinc Works for generations. It was a night of reconnecting, reminiscing, and celebrating the people who help keep our plant running.

Here’s to many more years of engineering achievement!

🎉Happy 109th Birthday, Nyrstar Hobart!🎉Founded in 1916 as the Hobart Zinc Works, we’ve been contributing to Tasmania’s p...
17/11/2025

🎉Happy 109th Birthday, Nyrstar Hobart!🎉

Founded in 1916 as the Hobart Zinc Works, we’ve been contributing to Tasmania’s prosperity for over a century.
As the first major industrial customer in the state, we helped support the creation of Tasmania’s hydro-electric scheme allowing the generation of affordable electricity to build homes, businesses, tramways, and industries throughout Tasmania.

From these humble beginnings we have grown into one of the largest zinc producers in the world supporting around 1891 jobs, 231 local businesses, and contributing over $500 million a year to the Tasmanian economy.

The zinc that we make in Hobart today is critical to the world, because it’s used in making products that reduce emissions like wind farms, solar infrastructure and batteries. Zinc can also play a valuable role in unlocking the production of a number of other critical minerals which is something we are exploring to help Australia play a greater role in strengthening global supply chains for many years to come.

💙 Here’s to 109 years of innovation, partnership, and prosperity – and many more to come! 🥳

03/11/2025

🔧 We’re Hiring: Mechanical Maintainer (Fitter & Turner)

Are you a motivated team player with great technical skills and a can-do attitude? Then we would love to hear from you!

About the Role:
Working closely with our operations teams, you’ll be responsible for routine and breakdown maintenance as well as inspections and monitoring of assets to ensure everything runs at peak performance.

We’re Looking For:
• A qualified Mechanical Maintainer (Fitter & Turner)
• A desire to work flexibly
• A proactive, team-focused approach

Why Join Us?
✅ Supportive and collaborative work environment
✅ Career development pathways
✅ Extensive suite of employee benefits

📅 Applications are open now – don’t miss out!
👉 Click here to apply: https://www.seek.com.au/job/87937187

Nyrstar Hobart is pleased to be hosting an update on our business operations.All local Lutana and East Risdon residents ...
26/10/2025

Nyrstar Hobart is pleased to be hosting an update on our business operations.

All local Lutana and East Risdon residents are encouraged to come along and hear about what’s happening at our Zinc Works.

The Community Consultation Meeting will take place at 6.00pm on Wednesday, 5 November at our Main Administration Building on Risdon Road in Lutana.

To attend, please RSVP to hobart.community@nyrstar.com or call Ann Kile on 6278 4705 to reserve your spot.

A dog has wandered on to our Hobart site and is currently keeping our emergency response team company. If you are missin...
17/10/2025

A dog has wandered on to our Hobart site and is currently keeping our emergency response team company. If you are missing a four legged friend, please call 6278 4554.

👏 Congratulations Shan Denny!Nyrstar Hobart’s Shan Denny has been named Electrotechnology Final Year Apprentice of the Y...
13/10/2025

👏 Congratulations Shan Denny!

Nyrstar Hobart’s Shan Denny has been named Electrotechnology Final Year Apprentice of the Year (South) 2025 at TasTAFE’s Trade Excellence Awards! 🎉

Shan joined Nyrstar as a third-year apprentice 18 months ago, finishing his apprenticeship in July 2025. He’s worked across multiple departments and now enjoys the variety and challenges of his role in Casting.

As Shan was travelling through the Simpson Desert when the award was presented, his dad proudly accepted it on his behalf.

Well done, Shan – we’re proud to have you on the Nyrstar team! 🙌

Nyrstar Hobart currently employees around a dozen apprentices in electrical and mechanical trades. Shan is a great example of how through on-the job training and mentoring, our apprentices become highly skilled and valued team members with heaps to contribute.

We recently welcomed students from the Tasmanian University Chemistry Club and the Royal Australian Chemical Institute t...
08/10/2025

We recently welcomed students from the Tasmanian University Chemistry Club and the Royal Australian Chemical Institute to our site.

These bright, passionate students got a firsthand look at real-world industrial chemistry in action and heard about the range of STEM career opportunities offered by Nyrstar.

We love connecting with talented young people in our community and playing our part in inspiring the next generation of industry professionals. 💡🔬

🎉 Celebrating 30 Years of Parkside Foundation! 🎉A huge congratulations to The Parkside Foundation on reaching an incredi...
02/10/2025

🎉 Celebrating 30 Years of Parkside Foundation! 🎉

A huge congratulations to The Parkside Foundation on reaching an incredible milestone – 30 years of dedicated service in the Disability and Aged Care sectors across Southern Tasmania. 💙

As part of the celebrations, Parkside’s talented clients created a beautiful artwork of Derwent Park House – an historic building owned by Nyrstar and home to many of Parkside’s important services. The artwork is a wonderful tribute to the place where so much care, support, and community spirit is shared.

We’re proud at Nyrstar to partner with Parkside – an organisation that makes such a positive difference in the lives of so many in our local community. Here’s to Parkside’s amazing team, their creative clients, and the next chapter of outstanding contribution! 🙌✨

We’ve had an exciting week at Nyrstar Hobart, welcoming 25 new trainee operators to the team.They’ve been busy learning ...
18/09/2025

We’ve had an exciting week at Nyrstar Hobart, welcoming 25 new trainee operators to the team.

They’ve been busy learning about the zinc works, meeting people from across the site and finding out how we keep safety at the heart of everything we do.

This is our biggest intake in years, and we were lucky to have so many fantastic applicants to choose from.

Over the next two years, our trainees will gain valuable hands-on experience, supported by TasTAFE training. We’re looking forward to seeing our newest crew members develop their skills and grow professionally!

01/09/2025

If you’re enthusiastic, a good communicator, work well in a team and have a passion for a trade, we’d love to hear from you!

We’re inviting applications for Electrical and Mechanical Maintenance Apprentices at our iconic Zinc Works.

Commencing early 2026, you’ll get paid to learn while working side-by-side with experienced tradespeople on real projects on a large-scale industrial site to gain nationally recognised qualifications.

Visit SEEK to learn more and apply today!

Electrical – Electrical Apprenticeship Job in Hobart TAS - SEEK
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Nyrstar Hobart

Nyrstar Hobart

Nyrstar is a well-known part of the Hobart landscape – we are located on the Derwent estuary and have been contributing to the community for over 100 years. We are one of the world’s largest producing zinc smelters and our products are exported to global markets.

We have a team of around 600 people (both direct and contract employees) and are a major contributor to Tasmania’s economy. Our priority for our site is to provide a safe environment that puts our people first. We are proud of the progressive and innovative approach we are taking to achieve this.

The strong relationship the smelter has with our community has been developed over many years and continues today, through community meetings, sponsorships, partnerships and active participation in the community.