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Straight answers about FIFO and mining work in Australia, with sources linked in every guide.
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What is FIFO? Fly-in fly-out work explained
What FIFO means, how a swing works, who does it and where, why companies use it, and whether it suits you.
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How to get a FIFO job with no experience
Entry-level roles, the checks and tickets employers commonly ask for, scams to avoid and the visa rules.
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Where to find fly-in fly-out jobs
Who hires, the job titles to search, labour hire, the busy times of year, regional hubs and how to spot a fake ad.
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FIFO jobs for foreigners
Working holiday visas, the 6-month rule and its exemptions, the 88 days, sponsorship and what helps foreigners get hired.
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FIFO rosters explained
What 2/1, 8/6, 7/7 and 5/2/4/3 mean, a real day and swing on site, and night shift on shutdowns.
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What to pack for your first FIFO swing
What your employer supplies, carry-on vs checked bags, charter weight limits, crib containers, camp alcohol rules and wifi.
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FIFO camp life: camp and the mess
How the mess works and the habits that mark you out as new on day one.
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FIFO and mining slang dictionary
Smoko, crib, donga, wet mess, greenie, VOC, ROM pad and 70+ more words you’ll hear in your first weeks.