FIFO at Fortescue
What is FIFO Life Like?
Working fly-in fly-out, or ‘FIFO’, involves flying to a mine site to work for a fixed time period then flying home for a fixed period of rest and relaxation.
Team members will typically work 12 hours per day and depending on the length of your swing, it may switch between working night shifts and day shifts. Each shift begins with a pre-start meeting and ends with a debrief meeting to hand over information to those working the next shift.
The length of time you are on site or on break depends on your roster, also called swings. We believe work-life balance is important and offer a range of flexible working options as well as lifestyle-friendly FIFO roster.
Your Home Away From Home
While you are away on site, you will stay at one of our Fortescue Villages. We offer air-conditioned ensuite rooms and modern recreation facilities including gyms, football fields and swimming pools. A selection of meals is provided daily, and we also offer a variety of onsite activities and entertainment.
Flying to site feels like coming home to my second family. As the champion for the Chichester Hub Women in Mining group, I get to work with likeminded people every day and I’m surrounded by friends who always have my back.
Latisha (Lala) Alsagoff
Health & Safety Advisor
Your Place For Health and Wellbeing
Fortescue is focused on the health and safety of our workforce which includes your mental health and wellbeing.
Working FIFO has many benefits including periods of rest and relaxation and competitive salaries, but we understand it can also come with its own challenges. To help you and your family feel supported at Fortescue, we have a range of resources available, including access to our Employee Assistance Program 24 hours a day, seven days a week.
We encourage you to join in after-hours activities and use the amenities available to help you connect with others while on site. These include social clubs, BBQs, events and entertainment, and sporting and recreation activities.
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