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FIFO Guide

Make FIFO work for you — not the other way around.

An honest, practical guide to FIFO rosters, camp life, money, relationships and making the most of your time on and off site.

Know what to expect

Choose the right roster

Make the most of FIFO

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The reality of FIFO

They teach you the job.
Not the FIFO lifestyle.

The roster, the money, the time away, the relationships and even your days off all take some getting used to. Most people figure it out through trial and error.

This guide helps you start prepared.

Inside the guide

Everything I wish I knew before my first FIFO flight.

Six practical parts covering the whole FIFO journey — from deciding if it's right for you, to landing the job, surviving your first swing, and building a life that actually works around it.

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01

Is FIFO Right for You?

Understand the realities, trade-offs and common myths before committing to the lifestyle.

02

Land Your First FIFO Job

Learn where to find FIFO roles, improve your CV and interviews, and navigate the hiring process.

03

Prepare for Your First Swing

Choose the right roster, know what to pack, understand your first day and learn the unwritten rules of site and camp life.

04

Thrive on Site

Build strong routines, manage fatigue, work safely and develop a reputation people trust.

05

Make FIFO Work for Your Life

Stay connected with the people who matter, make your R&R count and build habits that work on and off site.

06

Turn FIFO Into an Opportunity

Understand your FIFO pay, build better money habits, grow your mining career and create a plan for what comes next.

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Ready to make FIFO work for you?

Everything you need to start FIFO better prepared.

From landing the job and preparing for your first swing to building better routines, managing your money and making the most of life on and off site.

Bonuses

More than just the guide.

Get three practical tools to help you prepare for FIFO, make the most of your first months and manage your money from day one.

Bonus 01

FIFO Ultimate Packing List

A complete packing list to help you bring the essentials, avoid overpacking and arrive prepared for your first swing.

Value$9 AUDFREE
Bonus 02

90 Day Action Plan

A practical step-by-step plan to help you navigate your first 90 days in FIFO and make the most of your time on site and at home.

Value$15 AUDFREE
Bonus 03

FIFO Money Planner Excel

A simple Excel money planner built for FIFO workers to track income, expenses and savings and make better use of their FIFO income.

Value$15 AUDFREE

$39 AUD in bonus resources — included free with the FIFO Guide.

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Built from the industry

I didn't know what to expect
on my first swing either.

From my first flight out to years of rosters, camp life and everything in between — that experience is built into this guide.

Real FIFO experience·Years on site·Built for FIFO workers

Get the guide

Everything you need to make FIFO work for you.

Practical guidance for getting into FIFO, preparing for your first swing and making the most of the opportunities that come with it.

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FIFO Guide

A$39

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  • Complete FIFO Guide
  • 6 practical parts covering the FIFO journey
  • Ultimate FIFO Packing Checklist
  • FIFO Roster Comparison
  • FIFO Success Framework
  • Money & Career Growth guidance
  • 90-Day Action Plan
Get the FIFO Guide — A$39

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Who's it for

Is this guide right for you?

Perfect for you if

  • You're considering FIFO and want to know what it's really like
  • You're trying to land your first FIFO role
  • You're preparing for your first swing and want to know what to expect
  • You want to make FIFO work better for your lifestyle
  • You want to make better use of your income, career and time off

Probably not for you if

  • You're looking for a guaranteed FIFO job
  • You expect a shortcut without putting in the work
  • You're looking for theory rather than practical, experience-based advice
  • You want someone to tell you FIFO is easy and comes without trade-offs

Testimonials

Real experiences. Real FIFO lessons.

What readers say about using the FIFO Guide to feel better prepared for life and work on site.

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FAQ

Questions?

Is this guide suitable if I've never worked FIFO before?

Yes. The guide is designed to help people understand FIFO before committing to it, prepare for their first swing and avoid many of the common mistakes new FIFO workers make.

Will this guide help me get my first FIFO job?

The guide covers finding FIFO opportunities, CVs, interviews and the process from application to job offer. It provides practical guidance to help you prepare, but it does not guarantee employment.

Is the guide only useful for people trying to get into FIFO?

No. It also covers succeeding once you're on site, managing fatigue, building your reputation, relationships, making better use of your time off, money and long-term career growth.

What FIFO rosters does the guide cover?

The guide compares common FIFO rosters including 8/6, 2/1, 4/3 and 2/2 and explains the different lifestyle trade-offs to help you understand which may suit your priorities.

Does the guide cover what I should bring on my first swing?

Yes. It includes an Ultimate FIFO Packing Checklist as well as practical guidance on preparing before you fly, camp life, site etiquette and your first days on site.

Does it cover money and career progression as well?

Yes. The guide covers understanding FIFO pay, building better money habits, growing your mining career and creating a 90-day action plan for what comes next.

Is the guide based on Australian FIFO mining?

Yes. The guide is built from years of firsthand experience working in Australian mining and focuses on practical lessons from the FIFO environment.

Ready to make FIFO work for you?

Start your FIFO journey better prepared.

Get the practical lessons, tools and guidance I wish I had before my first FIFO flight.

Get the FIFO Guide — A$39

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