FIFO Questions and Answers
More than 100 questions people ask about FIFO work are in one list, grouped by the page that answers them. Each one links straight to its answer.
How to get into FIFO
- What is the easiest job to get in the mines?
- Which agencies and contractors hire people with no experience?
- Is a manual driver's licence essential for FIFO work?
- How old do you have to be to work FIFO?
- Is it better to apply online or move to a regional mining town first?
- Do I need to live in Perth or Brisbane to get a FIFO job?
FIFO chef jobs
- What qualifications do I need to be a FIFO chef?
- Is a FIFO kitchen hand the same as a FIFO chef?
- Is my old trade certificate still valid for FIFO chef jobs?
- What should I know before my first swing as a FIFO chef?
- Do I have to live in Perth or Brisbane to be a FIFO chef? What if I'm interstate or in New Zealand?
- Do FIFO chefs pay for food and accommodation?
- What roster do FIFO chefs work?
FIFO jobs for foreigners
- Do mining companies sponsor visas for entry-level FIFO jobs?
- Does FIFO work count toward the 88 days for a second working holiday visa?
- Do foreign trade qualifications transfer to Australia?
- Will a mining company pay my international flights to Australia?
- What licence and English do foreign applicants need for FIFO?
- Are the TikTok videos of foreigners landing $100,000 FIFO jobs in a month true?
Other people's questions only go so far. Whether the life suits you comes down to six of your own. Three minutes. Free.
Is FIFO right for me?