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Short reads on the questions people ask before their first swing. Each one has a calculator or checklist built in.
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- 01 /Getting startedFIFO jobs with no experience: what actually gets you hiredYou can get a FIFO job in Australia with no mining background. The roles that take beginners, the tickets to buy first, and a quick readiness check.7 min read
- 02 /For KiwisFIFO from New Zealand: what Kiwis need to know before they goA plain guide for Kiwis heading to Australian FIFO work: work rights, living in Australia vs flying in from NZ, and what to ask before you accept.6 min read
- 03 /TicketsFIFO tickets: what to buy first and what to leave until you're hiredWhite card, first aid, working at heights, forklift, HR, BOSIET. Which FIFO tickets are worth buying before you apply and which can wait.6 min read
- 04 /RostersFIFO rosters explained: 8/6, 2/1, 7/7 and 14/14, and what they do to your yearWhat FIFO roster numbers mean, how many days you spend at home on each one, and how to compare two job offers on hours, not just the headline package.6 min read
- 05 /On siteYour first FIFO swing: what camp life is like and what to packWhat a mining camp is actually like: rooms, food, sleep, phone coverage and routine. Plus a packing list you can tick off before your first fly-out.6 min read
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The four guides take you from visa to first paycheque to keeping the money.