SEEK
One of Australia's main job boards. Good for FIFO, mining, shutdown, trades, operator, utility and entry-level searches.
Search ideas:
FIFOentry level FIFOFIFO miningshutdowndriller offsider
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FIFO job search guide
Where to Find FIFO Jobs in Australia
Find real FIFO job ads, mining recruiters and entry-level role ideas. Then paste the job ad into FIFO Resume Mate so your resume can be matched to the role properly.
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Quick search terms to try
Do not just search "FIFO". Use specific role searches so you find better job ads.
FIFO utilitydriller offsidermine site cleanershutdown TAentry level miningFIFO no experienceFIFO camp jobssite admin FIFO
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Open a job ad, copy the full listing, then paste it into FIFO Resume Mate for stronger keyword and role matching.
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Main FIFO job boards
These are good places to start if you want to see what is currently advertised. Open a few listings, copy the full job ad, and use the wording to target your resume.
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Indeed Australia
Broad job search site with FIFO listings across mining, cleaning, hospitality, admin, trades and site-support roles.
Search ideas:
FIFO no experienceFIFO cleanerFIFO utilityFIFO admin
Jora
Simple job search aggregator that can surface entry-level FIFO jobs and roles from multiple sources.
Search ideas:
entry level FIFOFIFO labourerFIFO utilityFIFO cleaner
LinkedIn Jobs
Useful for supervisors, HSE, admin, professional roles, technical roles and candidates building a stronger work profile.
Search ideas:
FIFOminingsite administratorHSEmaintenance planner
Recruiter list
Mining and FIFO recruiters
These recruiters and labour-hire companies are worth checking, especially if you are looking for mining, shutdown, operator, utility, camp, trades or entry-level FIFO work.
WorkPac
Mining recruitment agency with roles across major Australian mining regions. Worth checking for operators, labour hire, site roles and mining support work.
Visit websiteHays Resources & Mining
Recruits across resources and mining, from entry-level mine work through to more experienced technical and professional roles.
Visit websiteChandler Macleod
Large recruitment agency with mining recruitment coverage, including FIFO, engineering, technical and site-based roles.
Visit websiteProgrammed
Often advertises mining, FIFO, operator, labour hire and entry-level opportunities across Australia.
Visit websiteMining People International
Mining-focused recruitment option for candidates looking across the resources sector.
Visit websiteStellar Recruitment
Recruitment agency often connected with mining, resources, construction and technical roles.
Visit websiteEvolve Talent
Mining and resources recruitment coverage across surface, civil infrastructure, oil, gas, LNG, trades, labour, exploration and underground sectors.
Visit websitePick your angle
Common FIFO role types to search
The best search term depends on your background. If you are new to mining, look for roles where your existing work history can transfer into FIFO strengths.
Driller's Offsider
Physical entry-level role where reliability, fitness, safety awareness, manual work and willingness to learn matter.
Resume angles to show:
manual handlingearly startsteamworkremote workfollowing instructions
Dump Truck / Operator
Best suited to candidates with machinery exposure, licences, tickets or previous civil, farming, transport or heavy vehicle experience.
Resume angles to show:
pre-start checkssafe operationfatigue awarenessradio communicationsite procedures
Trade Assistant
Good for people with tools, labouring, workshop, mechanical, construction or maintenance support experience.
Resume angles to show:
tool handlingassisting tradeshousekeepingmaintenance supportsafety procedures
Mine Site Cleaner
Often suits people with cleaning, hospitality, housekeeping, commercial cleaning or camp services experience.
Resume angles to show:
hygiene standardscleaning routinesrestockingmanual handlingworking to checklists
Utility Worker / Camp Services
Can include kitchen hand, cleaning, housekeeping, laundry, bar, dining and general camp support duties.
Resume angles to show:
food hygienekitchen supporthousekeepingcustomer servicefast-paced work
Shutdown Work
Often short-term site work where tickets, availability, safety mindset and previous site/trade exposure help.
Resume angles to show:
shutdown supportworking safelyconfined spacesworking at heightssite readiness
FIFO Hospitality
Useful for candidates from cafes, restaurants, hotels, resorts, cleaning, kitchens or customer-facing roles.
Resume angles to show:
customer servicefood handlingcleaningteamworkhigh-volume service
Admin / Site Support
For candidates with office, rostering, payroll, records, logistics, stores, onboarding or site administration experience.
Resume angles to show:
recordsaccuracysystemscommunicationrosters
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