FIFO jobs from Perth
Where FIFO workers based in Perth fly to, the mining regions those flights serve and the employers whose own pages mention hiring from Perth. Every item links to the page it came from.
Last checked 10 October 2026. Routes, charters and points of hire change, so confirm with the airline or employer before you plan around them.
The airport
Perth Airport (PER)
Perth Airport says "The resources sector relies heavily on its Fly-in, Fly-out (FIFO) workforce. And those FIFO workers rely on Perth Airport to get them safely on their way to where they are needed and to help bring them home."
Source: perthairport.com.auMining regions FIFO workers from Perth go to
Pilbara
The Pilbara Development Commission says the region contributes nearly 15 per cent of WA's total economic output and that "Iron ore dominates the Pilbara's landscape", with lithium, manganese and vanadium also present.
Source: pdc.wa.gov.auGoldfields-Esperance
The Goldfields-Esperance Development Commission calls it "A globally significant mining region" in the south-eastern corner of WA, with the sector contributing $28.492b annually.
Source: gedc.wa.gov.auMid West
The Mid West Regional Blueprint (2015) says existing operations include oil and gas, mineral sands, base metals, iron ore and gold, with magnetite iron ore emerging as one of the region's primary economic drivers. Document dates from 2015.
Source: cgg.wa.gov.au
Flights from Perth to mining areas
| Destination | Airline | What the source says |
|---|---|---|
| Karratha, Port Hedland, Newman, Paraburdoo, Onslow, Exmouth (Learmonth), Geraldton, Kalgoorlie | Qantas Group (page does not separate Qantas from QantasLink) | Qantas domestic network page lists these as destinations in its "From Perth" list. Page does not state frequency, whether any route is a resources service, or which brand flies each one.Source: qantas.com |
| Geraldton, Kalgoorlie, Karratha, Port Hedland, Broome | Nexus Airlines | Nexus homepage: "Now flying between Geraldton, Perth, Kalgoorlie, Karratha, Port Hedland and Broome". It also lists charter bases in Perth, Geraldton and Broome.Source: nexusairlines.com.au |
| Boolgeeda (Pilbara) | Virgin Australia Regional Airlines | Virgin Australia newsroom (27 October 2025): first E190-E2 inaugural commercial flight VA9217 departed Perth 7:15am and arrived Boolgeeda 9:05am (AWST). The aircraft will "primarily operate on VARA's charter routes across Western Australia".Source: virginaustralia.com |
| Karratha (KTA) | Virgin Australia | Virgin Australia has a Perth to Karratha fare page, so the route is sold to the public. Page does not say it is a resources or FIFO service.Source: virginaustralia.com |
| Remote WA mine sites (destinations not listed on the page) | Alliance Airlines | Alliance describes itself as Australia's major FIFO air charter operator and the largest supplier of adhoc air charters for the resources industry, "servicing the resources industry since 2002".Source: allianceairlines.com.au |
We list routes as published by the airline or airport. We do not list fares or flight times, and many FIFO workers fly on charters booked by their employer.
Mining employers hiring FIFO workers from Perth
Fortescue
Careers FAQ: "For our Pilbara Operations, we offer FIFO flights from Perth, Busselton, Broome, Karratha, Port Hedland, Newman, Fitzroy Crossing and Kununurra. If you live outside these locations, you will need to arrange your own flights to one of these locations, at your own cost."
Source: careers.fortescue.comBHP
Live ad (Shunter, WAIO Rail Port Hedland) says: "This role is a 2 week on 2 week off roster fly-in fly-out from Perth to Port Hedland. Residential opportunities also available on a roster of 6:6".
Source: careers.bhp.comNorthern Star Resources
Live ad (Underground Shift Supervisor, Kalgoorlie-Boulder) says: "7/7 roster, FIFO from Perth, Residential based in Kalgoorlie or Relocation Packages" and "FIFO from Perth or Kalgoorlie Residential with attractive relocation packages on offer".
Source: careers.nsrltd.comMinRes (Mineral Resources)
Live ad (Moxy Operators, Pilbara) lists "2/1 Roster FIFO Perth". Related MinRes ads on the same site say "full-time permanent employment, FIFO from Perth".
Source: careers.mineralresources.com.auEvolution Mining (Mungari)
Mungari page: "At Mungari, you can choose what suits your priorities. Live locally and enjoy our close-knit community and relaxed lifestyle, or work an attractive fly-in, fly-out (FIFO) roster from Perth."
Source: evolutionmining.comByrnecut (Golden Grove)
Project page: "Golden Grove is accessed from Perth, with personnel flying directly to site on a FIFO basis."
Source: byrnecut.comByrnecut (Thunderbox)
Project page: "Access to site is via Kalgoorlie and Leinster, with personnel currently commuting to site on a FIFO basis from Perth."
Source: byrnecut.com.auRio Tinto (Pilbara iron ore)
Communities page says: "Almost one-third of our people live in Albany, Busselton, Perth, Geraldton, Broome and Derby, our fly-in fly-out workforce plays a vital role in sustaining the vibrancy of regional Western Australia." This is a company workforce statement, not a live Perth FIFO ad.
Source: riotinto.com
Mining companies with a head office in Perth
A head office does not mean every role flies from Perth. Check the location and point of hire in each job ad.
Bellevue Gold
Bellevue Gold careersCapricorn Metals
Capricorn Metals careersFortescue
Fortescue careersGenesis Minerals
Genesis Minerals careersHancock Iron Ore
Hancock Iron Ore careersIGO
IGO careersIluka Resources
Iluka Resources careersLiontown Resources
Liontown Resources careersLynas Rare Earths
Lynas Rare Earths careersMineral Resources
Mineral Resources careersNorthern Star Resources
Northern Star Resources careersPLS Group
PLS Group careersRamelius Resources
Ramelius Resources careersRegis Resources
Regis Resources careersSouth32
South32 careersWestgold Resources
Westgold Resources careers
Good to know
Perth Airport operates 24/7 and has two precincts about 10 minutes apart (T1/T2 and T3/T4 plus General Aviation), with a free transfer bus. Terminal 2 lists Aerlink, Alliance, Jetstar, Nexus, Rex and Virgin Australia; Terminal 3 lists Airnorth and Qantas; General Aviation (Valentine Rd) lists Maroomba Airlines, MinRes Air, National Jet Express, QantasLink and Skippers Aviation.
Source: perthairport.com.auPerth Airport runs a FIFO parking program that employers can offer to workers via salary packaging. Whether your employer takes part is for the employer to confirm.
Source: perthairport.com.auPerth Airport's route map (an image, with no airlines named) shows Perth-origin lines to mining places including Learmonth, Geraldton, Onslow, Karratha, Port Hedland, Newman, Paraburdoo, Kalgoorlie, Leinster, Windarling, Woodie Woodie, Telfer, Christmas Creek, Cloudbreak, Solomon, West Angelas and Argyle.
Source: perthairport.com.auWA Government economic indicators: more than 136,000 on-site full-time equivalents worked in the WA mining sector in 2025, around the same record level as recent years. This is total mining employment, not a FIFO headcount.
Source: wa.gov.auPilbara Development Commission says a quarter of State Government annual revenue is attributable to royalties paid by mining in the Pilbara.
Source: pdc.wa.gov.auGoldfields-Esperance Development Commission: the region has over 37,500 jobs and over $41.25 billion economic output (2022-23).
Source: gedc.wa.gov.au
Before you apply
- Mining jobs in WA
- Entry level and FIFO jobs with no experience
- Mining tickets and what they cost
- Is FIFO worth it?
- What FIFO camps are like
Mining towns in Western Australia: Kalgoorlie-Boulder, Karratha, Port Hedland, Newman and Tom Price.
What we could not verify
We looked for these and did not find a primary source, so they are not stated above.
- Which routes Qantas flies and which QantasLink flies: the Qantas network page does not separate them.
- Current schedules and frequencies for Perth to Paraburdoo, Learmonth and Geraldton.
- Which mine sites the Alliance and Virgin Australia Regional Airlines charters from Perth serve.
- Whether Roy Hill (Hancock Iron Ore) hires FIFO from Perth: its careers site describes FIFO work and flights but does not name a point of hire.
- Perth FIFO hiring by Macmahon, Perenti, Thiess, Downer, Sandfire, Pilbara Minerals and other contractors: their careers pages do not mention Perth FIFO.
- An official count of WA FIFO workers: we found no government figure.
- Job ads close. Check each employer ad is still open before relying on it.
FIFO from Perth: questions answered
Where do FIFO workers from Perth fly to?
The sources on this page link Perth to Pilbara, Goldfields-Esperance and Mid West. The Pilbara Development Commission says the region contributes nearly 15 per cent of WA's total economic output and that "Iron ore dominates the Pilbara's landscape", with lithium, manganese and vanadium also present.
Which airport do FIFO flights leave from in Perth?
Perth Airport (PER). Perth Airport says "The resources sector relies heavily on its Fly-in, Fly-out (FIFO) workforce. And those FIFO workers rely on Perth Airport to get them safely on their way to where they are needed and to help bring them home."
Which employers hire FIFO workers from Perth?
The employer pages and job ads cited here name Fortescue, BHP, Northern Star Resources, MinRes (Mineral Resources), Evolution Mining (Mungari), Byrnecut (Golden Grove), Byrnecut (Thunderbox) and Rio Tinto (Pilbara iron ore). Roles and points of hire change, so check each careers page for current jobs.
Which mining companies have their head office in Perth?
Of the mining companies we list, 16 give Perth as their head office: Bellevue Gold, Capricorn Metals, Fortescue, Genesis Minerals, Hancock Iron Ore, IGO, Iluka Resources, Liontown Resources, Lynas Rare Earths, Mineral Resources, Northern Star Resources, PLS Group, Ramelius Resources, Regis Resources, South32 and Westgold Resources. A head office does not mean every role flies from Perth, so check where each job is based.
How do I find FIFO jobs from Perth?
Search a job board such as SEEK, Indeed, Jora or Workforce Australia for the role and Perth, and read each ad for the point of hire. Employer careers pages often say which cities they fly workers from. Our FIFO jobs hub links to mining company careers pages.