FIFO labourer jobs
What the work involves, what employers ask for, the rosters seen in real ads and which companies hire for FIFO labourer jobs. Every item links to the page it came from.
Last checked 10 October 2026. Requirements and rosters vary by employer and site, so read each job ad before you apply.
What the job involves
A Foundation Labour Hire ad (FIFO from Darwin) describes general labouring across site operations, including civil and construction tasks, assisting trades and operating basic tools, and maintaining WHS compliance. Contract or temp. Job ad seen 10 October 2026.
Source: au.seek.comA Rangecon ad (mining services and construction, WA) lists pre-starting machinery, erecting barricades and signage, unpacking transportables, backfilling, laying out foundations and building mining camps. Job ad seen 10 October 2026.
Source: au.seek.comA Volley Recruit ad for Confined Space Labourers on the Carrapateena shutdown lists 'Confined space entry and tank cleaning' and 'General labouring duties within shutdown environments'. Job ad seen 10 October 2026.
Source: au.seek.comA TCD Civil Construction ad for FIFO trades assistants and labourers on civil and dewatering projects describes the work as 'physically demanding, hands-on'. Job ad seen 10 October 2026.
Source: au.seek.com
What employers ask for
White Card
The Foundation Labour Hire ad requires a valid White Card. TCD Civil Construction lists a Construction Induction (White Card). Rangecon also lists a White Card. Job ad seen 10 October 2026.
Source: au.seek.comDriver's licence and forklift licence
TCD Civil asks for a Western Australian driver's licence, HR or higher. Rangecon asks for a current Australian licence, 'Preferably HR.' Foundation Labour Hire requires a valid forklift licence. Job ad seen 10 October 2026.
Source: au.seek.comWorking at Heights and EWP
The Rangecon ad lists a Working at Heights ticket and an EWP ticket. Job ad seen 10 October 2026.
Source: au.seek.comConfined Space and Gas Test Atmospheres (shutdown work)
Volley Recruit asks for 'Current Confined Space Ticket (must be less than 2 years old)' and a 'Current Gas Test Atmospheres ticket'. Job ad seen 10 October 2026.
Source: au.seek.comExperience (varies by ad)
Foundation Labour Hire asks for previous labouring experience in civil, mining or construction. TCD Civil calls civil and dewatering experience highly desirable, not mandatory. Volley Recruit states no minimum but regards shutdown or mining experience highly. Job ad seen 10 October 2026.
Source: au.seek.comPhysical fitness
Volley Recruit asks candidates to 'Be physically fit and capable of manual labour' and to work in hot conditions. Job ad seen 10 October 2026.
Source: au.seek.comWorking rights, medical and drug and alcohol testing
TCD Civil says 'Only applicants who have Australian Working Rights will be considered' and requires a pre-employment medical and drug and alcohol screen. Rangecon also asks for a medical and drug and alcohol test. Job ad seen 10 October 2026.
Source: au.seek.com
Rosters seen in ads
Foundation Labour Hire: '2/2 FIFO roster' from Darwin, with modern camp accommodation and meals included. Job ad seen 10 October 2026.
Source: au.seek.comTCD Civil Construction: 14/7 roster, Perth-based, Pilbara project work. Job ad seen 10 October 2026.
Source: au.seek.comRangecon: 12 hour days with '2:1 or 3:1' swing options, full-time FIFO. Job ad seen 10 October 2026.
Source: au.seek.comVolley Recruit shutdown work: 12-hour day or night shifts, about one week initially with further shutdowns scheduled, casual. Job ad seen 10 October 2026.
Source: au.seek.com
Work out days on site and days home for any roster with the roster calculator.
Who hires for FIFO labourer jobs
Foundation Labour Hire
Labourer, FIFO from Darwin, contract or temp. End client not named on the page. Job ad seen 10 October 2026.
Source: au.seek.comRangecon
Construction labourer for mining services and construction work at various WA locations. Job ad seen 10 October 2026.
Source: au.seek.comTCD Civil Construction
FIFO trades assistants and labourers for civil and dewatering projects, HR licence required. Job ad seen 10 October 2026.
Source: au.seek.comVolley Recruit (recruiter)
Confined space labourers for the Carrapateena shutdown, FIFO from Adelaide or Port Augusta. End client not named. Job ad seen 10 October 2026.
Source: au.seek.comMACA Mining
Listed on SEEK as 'Blast Crew Labourer', Perth WA. The listing shows a 2:1 roster and a drill and blast team on a WA mine site. Only the search listing was seen, not the full ad. Job ad seen 10 October 2026.
Source: au.seek.com
Good to know
WorkSafe WA says construction induction requirements apply to construction work, including for workers engaged under labour hire arrangements. The card stays valid while the holder remains consistently within the construction industry.
Source: worksafe.wa.gov.auRangecon's ad says 'Flights between Perth and Site, Accommodation and Meals Supplied'. Candidates must be over 18 and have a current right to work in Australia. Job ad seen 10 October 2026.
Source: au.seek.comVolley Recruit's shutdown ad says camp accommodation is provided and FIFO is from Adelaide or Port Augusta. Current BHP Carrapateena or Prominent Hill inductions are highly regarded. Job ad seen 10 October 2026.
Source: au.seek.com
Pay
We keep pay on a separate page so every figure sits next to its source. Mining salaries by role.
Before you apply
What we could not verify
We looked for these and did not find a primary source, so they are not stated above.
- Labourer pay: deliberately not stated.
- MACA Blast Crew Labourer: only the SEEK search listing was seen, so duties and requirements are not stated.
- WorkPac, Mineral Resources and other mining-company labourer pages returned not found or were blocked, so employer-direct ads are missing.
- Aurum Contracting, CPB Contractors, Vertex Workforce listings appeared in search results but were not opened.
- Roster patterns are from individual ads only; no claim on what is typical.
- White Card course content: the WorkSafe WA page does not list it.
FIFO labourer jobs: questions answered
Do I need experience to get a FIFO labourer job?
It varies. Foundation Labour Hire asks for previous labouring experience. TCD Civil says experience is highly desirable but not mandatory. Volley Recruit states no minimum but prefers shutdown or mining experience.
Source: au.seek.comDo I need a White Card?
The ads checked (Foundation Labour Hire, TCD Civil, Rangecon) all list one. WorkSafe WA says construction induction requirements cover construction work, including labour hire workers.
Source: worksafe.wa.gov.auWhich tickets do shutdown labouring ads ask for?
The Volley Recruit ad asks for a Confined Space ticket less than 2 years old, a Gas Test Atmospheres ticket and a driver's licence.
Source: au.seek.comAre flights and accommodation provided?
Rangecon supplies flights between Perth and site, accommodation and meals. Foundation Labour Hire and Volley Recruit provide camp accommodation. Check each ad.
Source: au.seek.comWhat rosters do labouring ads use?
Ads seen listed 2/2 (Foundation), 14/7 (TCD Civil), 2:1 or 3:1 (Rangecon) and week-long shutdown blocks (Volley). These are individual ads, not an industry norm.
Source: au.seek.comDo I need a driver's licence?
TCD Civil asks for a WA driver's licence, HR or higher. Rangecon prefers HR. Foundation Labour Hire asks for a valid forklift licence.
Source: au.seek.com