Industry news, market updates, career advice, and salary benchmarking from the FIFO Recruitment team.
Demand for skilled mining trades and technical professionals in Western Australia has reached its highest point since the 2011 boom, driven by major project expansions in the Pilbara and a wave of new lithium operations in the Goldfields. Employers are being urged to move quickly on shortlisted candidates.
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Our annual salary benchmarking report covers current market rates for over 60 roles across trades, operations, technical, and management disciplines in WA's mining industry.
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Making the shift to FIFO is a significant life change. We break down what to expect in your first rotation - from camp life and roster management to staying connected with family and building a long-term mining career.
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Multiple major iron ore operators have announced expansion programs that will collectively require thousands of additional workforce positions in the Pilbara over the next 18 months. Mechanical fitters, electricians, and instrumentation technicians are among the most sought-after roles.
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Your resume is the first impression you make on a recruiter or hiring manager. We share the key elements that make a mining resume stand out - from structuring your ticket list to articulating site-based achievements clearly and concisely.
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Western Australia is now the world's largest producer of lithium. The wave of new and expanded projects in the Goldfields region is creating significant demand for process plant operators, chemical engineers, and environmental officers with mineral processing experience.
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A growing number of WA mining operators are making meaningful progress on gender diversity. We look at what policies, infrastructure investments, and cultural changes are driving the shift - and what still needs to change across the industry.
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