FIFO jobs from Sydney
Where FIFO workers based in Sydney fly to, the mining regions those flights serve and the employers whose own pages mention hiring from Sydney. 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
Sydney Airport (SYD)
Airlines page lists Link Airways (Domestic / Regional), QantasLink and Rex among carriers; page has no FIFO or resources traffic wording.
Source: sydneyairport.com.auMining regions FIFO workers from Sydney go to
Sydney and Gunnedah basin coalfields (NSW)
NSW Resources says NSW contains world class coal fields in the Sydney and Gunnedah basins, and that both thermal and coking coal are mined in the state.
Source: resources.nsw.gov.auMurray Basin (south-west NSW)
NSW Resources describes the Murray Basin as a world-class province for heavy mineral sands, and says NSW exports rutile, zircon and ilmenite.
Source: resources.nsw.gov.au
Flights from Sydney to mining areas
| Destination | Airline | What the source says |
|---|---|---|
| Broken Hill (BHQ) | Qantas | Listed under 'From Sydney (Kingsford Smith)' on the Qantas domestic routes page. Scheduled service, not a FIFO charter.Source: qantas.com |
| Dubbo (DBO) | Qantas | Listed under 'From Sydney (Kingsford Smith)'. Scheduled service, not a FIFO charter.Source: qantas.com |
| Orange (OAG) | Qantas | Listed under 'From Sydney (Kingsford Smith)'. Scheduled service, not a FIFO charter.Source: qantas.com |
| Dubbo (DBO) | Rex | Listed on the Rex flights from Sydney page. Scheduled service, not a FIFO charter.Source: flights.rex.com.au |
| Orange (OAG) | Rex | Listed on the Rex flights from Sydney page. Scheduled service, not a FIFO charter.Source: flights.rex.com.au |
| Broken Hill (BHQ) | Rex | Listed on the Rex flights from Sydney page. Scheduled service, not a FIFO charter.Source: flights.rex.com.au |
| Parkes (PKE) | Rex | Listed on the Rex flights from Sydney page. Scheduled service, not a FIFO charter.Source: flights.rex.com.au |
| Griffith (GFF) | Rex | Listed on the Rex flights from Sydney page. Scheduled service, not a FIFO charter.Source: flights.rex.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 Sydney
Compass Group (FIFO Chef Manager)
Live Seek ad says: "The role is available with FIFO from Sydney, or DIDO as well if local to Cobar region." Roster 8 days on, 6 days off. Ad bullets: "Food, accommodation, flights included on top of salary package".
Source: au.seek.comSodexo (Chefs)
Live Seek ad roster line reads "FIFO from Syndey, New South Wales on a 14:7 roster" (spelling as in the ad).
Source: au.seek.comTiteline Drilling
Live Seek ad says: "2 weeks on, 1 week off roster with flights from all Australian state capital cities." Sydney is not named; it is a state capital.
Source: au.seek.comHays | Facilities Management (Mining Chef, FIFO/DIDO)
Live Seek ad says: "Location: Preferred Sydney NSW (also Melbourne/Brisbane)" and "FIFO options are available from Sydney/ Melbourne/ Brisbane Airports." Casual/temporary role.
Source: au.seek.comEmeco
Live Seek ad lists "2:2 FIFO roster from any capital city in Australia". Sydney is not named; it is a capital city.
Source: au.seek.comBelayr
Live Seek ad lists "FIFO from most capital cities in Australia or DIDO to Cobar, NSW". Sydney is not named.
Source: au.seek.comHMR Drilling
Live Seek ad lists "FIFO opportunities from major Australian cities". Sydney is not named.
Source: au.seek.com
Mining companies with a head office in Sydney
A head office does not mean every role flies from Sydney. Check the location and point of hire in each job ad.
Evolution Mining
Evolution Mining careersWhitehaven Coal
Whitehaven Coal careersYancoal
Yancoal careers
Good to know
NSW Resources says NSW is a major producer of gold, copper, zinc, silver and lead.
Source: resources.nsw.gov.au
Before you apply
- Mining jobs in NSW
- 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 New South Wales: Broken Hill, Muswellbrook, Mudgee, Gunnedah, Singleton, Orange, Cobar and Lithgow.
What we could not verify
We looked for these and did not find a primary source, so they are not stated above.
- Flights from Sydney to Mudgee: Qantas does not list the route and we found no Rex or Link Airways page confirming it.
- A Sydney Airport statement on FIFO or resources traffic.
- FIFO charter flights from Sydney to mine sites.
- Direct flights from Sydney to WA mining towns: Qantas lists Newman, Port Hedland and Karratha as connections only.
- Town-level mining hubs in NSW from a state government page. NSW Resources describes basins and commodities only.
- Employer evidence is job ads seen on 10 October 2026. Ads close, so check each one is still open.
FIFO from Sydney: questions answered
Where do FIFO workers from Sydney fly to?
The sources on this page link Sydney to Sydney and Gunnedah basin coalfields (NSW) and Murray Basin (south-west NSW). NSW Resources says NSW contains world class coal fields in the Sydney and Gunnedah basins, and that both thermal and coking coal are mined in the state.
Which airport do FIFO flights leave from in Sydney?
Sydney Airport (SYD). Airlines page lists Link Airways (Domestic / Regional), QantasLink and Rex among carriers; page has no FIFO or resources traffic wording.
Which employers hire FIFO workers from Sydney?
The employer pages and job ads cited here name Compass Group (FIFO Chef Manager), Sodexo (Chefs), Titeline Drilling, Hays | Facilities Management (Mining Chef, FIFO/DIDO), Emeco, Belayr and HMR Drilling. Roles and points of hire change, so check each careers page for current jobs.
Which mining companies have their head office in Sydney?
Of the mining companies we list, 3 give Sydney as their head office: Evolution Mining, Whitehaven Coal and Yancoal. A head office does not mean every role flies from Sydney, so check where each job is based.
How do I find FIFO jobs from Sydney?
Search a job board such as SEEK, Indeed, Jora or Workforce Australia for the role and Sydney, 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.