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YOUR FIFO CAREER STARTS HERE
Your first step into Australia's mining industry starts hereDiscover how to land your first FIFO job with our comprehensive career guide, practical insider tips and personalised career adviceNo previous mining experience required

THE COMPLETE FIFO CAREER GUIDE
Everything you need to confidently pursue your first job in Australia's mining industryOur comprehensive 12-chapter digital guide takes you through the entire process, from identifying entry-level opportunities and preparing your résumé to navigating interviews, understanding workplace safety and preparing for your first FIFO swing
LAND YOUR FIRST FIFO JOB
Discover realistic entry-level mining opportunities, understand which qualifications employers look for, and learn where to find jobsGet practical guidance on preparing your résumé, submitting applications and standing out during the recruitment process
PREPARE FOR FIFO LIFE
Learn what to expect from FIFO rosters, salaries, accommodation and daily life on site and give yourself the best chance for success when starting in the industryUnderstand essential workplace safety practices, prepare for mining interviews and discover practical insider tips to help you navigate your first FIFO swing

THE FIFO CAREER GUIDE
Your complete roadmap to entering Australia's mining industryThis 12-chapter digital guide provides practical advice on finding entry-level opportunities, understanding qualifications, writing a mining résumé, preparing for interviews and navigating your first FIFO swingIncludes real-world insider tips, practical examples and useful checklists$49 AUD — Digital PDF Download
ABOUT START FIFO AUSTRALIA
Breaking into Australia's mining industry shouldn't feel overwhelming
Start FIFO was created to make entering the mining industry simpler, clearer and less dauntingDeveloped in consultation with industry professionals — including supervisors, trainers, site managers and experienced operators — our resources combine practical knowledge with real-world industry insightsOur mission is simple: Help aspiring FIFO workers take their first step into mining with confidence
PERSONALISED FIFO CAREER SUPPORT
Need guidance tailored to your experience and career goals?Our personalised one-on-one consultations provide practical advice to help you identify suitable mining opportunities, improve your job applications and prepare confidently for interviewsChoose the support you need, with two dedicated 60-minute consultation services available
CAREER PATHWAY CONSULTATION
Not sure where to begin your FIFO career?Book a personalised 60-minute consultation to explore suitable entry-level mining positions based on your experience, qualifications and career goalsWe'll identify realistic employment pathways, discuss potential barriers and develop a practical strategy to help you move forward$119 AUD – 60-Minute Consultation
INTERVIEW PREPARATION
Got a mining interview coming up?Prepare with a personalised 60-minute consultation designed to help you approach your interview confidentlyPractise common mining interview questions, improve your responses and receive constructive feedback on how to demonstrate your suitability for the role$119 AUD – 60-Minute Consultation

FIFO CAREER PACKAGES
Get the complete FIFO Career Guide together with personalised career support at a discounted package priceCAREER STARTER – $149
Complete FIFO Career Guide + 60-minute Career Pathway ConsultationINTERVIEW READY – $149
Complete FIFO Career Guide + 60-minute Interview Preparation ConsultationCOMPLETE FIFO PACKAGE – $249
Complete FIFO Career Guide + both 60-minute consultationsChoose the package that best suits your career goals and get the support you need to take the next step
CHOOSE YOUR PACKAGE
Take the next step towards your FIFO career
Choose the package that suits your needs. Whether you're looking for career direction, interview preparation or complete support, every package includes The Complete FIFO Career Guide
Terms & Conditions
START FIFO AustraliaLast updated: 11 November 20261. About Start FIFO AustraliaStart FIFO Australia provides educational resources, career guidance and interview preparation services for individuals interested in entering Australia's mining industry.Our services include digital guidebooks, personalised consultations and discounted packages.Business operator: StartFIFOAustraliaContact: [email protected]2. Our Products and ServicesThe Complete FIFO Career Guide – $49 AUDA downloadable digital guide providing information about Australian mining careers, entry-level opportunities, qualifications, recruitment, workplace safety and FIFO employment.Career Pathway Consultation – $119 AUDA personalised 60-minute consultation discussing potential mining career pathways, qualifications, employment opportunities and job application strategies.Interview Preparation Consultation – $119 AUDA personalised 60-minute consultation covering mining interview preparation, practice questions and constructive feedback.Discounted Packages- Career Starter Package – $149 AUD: Guidebook plus one Career Pathway Consultation.- Interview Ready Package – $149 AUD: Guidebook plus one Interview Preparation Consultation.- Complete FIFO Package – $249 AUD: Guidebook plus one of each consultation.All prices are in Australian dollars. Any applicable taxes and additional checkout charges will be disclosed before payment.3. Educational Information and Career AdviceOur guidebook and consultations provide general educational information and career preparation assistance.Start FIFO Australia does not guarantee employment, interviews, particular salaries or successful recruitment outcomes.Mining industry requirements, qualifications, recruitment processes and employment conditions vary between employers, locations and positions.Customers should independently verify information relevant to their circumstances.Our services do not replace employer-provided training, accredited qualifications, professional legal advice or workplace safety instruction.4. Consultation BookingsConsultations are delivered remotely through an agreed video conferencing platform.Customers are responsible for:- Providing accurate booking and contact details.
- Completing relevant pre-consultation questions.
- Attending their scheduled appointment.
- Having a suitable internet connection and device.
- Advising us promptly if they experience difficulties attending.Appointments are scheduled in accordance with availability displayed through our booking platform.Our separate Refund & Cancellation Policy explains rescheduling and cancellation arrangements.5. Digital ProductsDigital guidebooks are supplied electronically following successful payment.Customers receive a personal, non-exclusive licence to access and use the purchased material for their own educational purposes.Unless we provide written permission, customers must not reproduce, redistribute, resell or commercially exploit the guidebook.Nothing in these terms limits rights provided by Australian Consumer Law.6. Consultation PackagesDiscounted packages contain the products and consultations specified at purchase.The Complete FIFO Package includes two separate appointments: one Career Pathway Consultation and one Interview Preparation Consultation.Customers must use their package booking credits for the applicable services.Booking periods and any expiry conditions will be disclosed before purchase and are subject to applicable Australian law.Digital guidebooks included with packages are supplied separately from the consultation booking process.7. PaymentsPayments are processed securely through our third-party payment provider, Stripe, and our booking and digital sales platform, TidyCal.Start FIFO Australia does not directly receive or store customers' complete payment card details.8. Changes to ServicesWe may update educational materials, booking arrangements and service offerings.Any material changes affecting an existing purchase will be communicated to the customer where appropriate.If we cannot provide a purchased service, customers will be offered an appropriate remedy, including a refund where required by law.9. Intellectual PropertyUnless otherwise stated, original written materials, resources and branding published by Start FIFO Australia are protected by applicable intellectual property laws.Purchasing a product does not transfer ownership of its intellectual property.10. Australian Consumer LawOur goods and services come with guarantees that cannot be excluded under Australian Consumer Law.Nothing in these Terms & Conditions excludes, restricts or modifies any consumer guarantee or statutory right that cannot lawfully be excluded.11. ContactFor questions regarding our services or these terms, contact:Start FIFO Australia[email protected]
Refund & Cancellation Policy
START FIFO AustraliaLast updated: 11 November 20261. Our CommitmentWe aim to provide high-quality educational resources and personalised career support.We understand that circumstances change and will consider reasonable requests for assistance with bookings, cancellations and refunds.This policy operates alongside Australian Consumer Law and does not limit customers' statutory rights.2. Digital Guidebook PurchasesThe Complete FIFO Career Guide is supplied as a downloadable digital product.We do not generally offer change-of-mind refunds once the digital product has been supplied.However, customers remain entitled to applicable remedies under Australian Consumer Law.If a customer experiences a technical problem accessing their purchased guidebook, we will assist with providing access or an appropriate alternative.Where a product fails to meet applicable consumer guarantees, we will provide the remedy required by law.3. Consultation ReschedulingCustomers may reschedule their consultation without additional charge by providing at least 48 hours' notice.Requests made within 48 hours of an appointment will be considered individually and may be accommodated at our discretion.Customers should contact us as soon as possible if they cannot attend.4. Consultation CancellationsMore than 48 hours before the appointmentCustomers may cancel their consultation and receive a full refund.Less than 48 hours before the appointmentChange-of-mind cancellations are not automatically eligible for a refund. However, we will consider individual circumstances and may offer an alternative appointment.These conditions do not affect refunds or other remedies required by Australian Consumer Law.5. Missed AppointmentsIf a customer does not attend their scheduled consultation without notifying us, the appointment may be treated as completed.In those circumstances, we do not ordinarily provide a change-of-mind refund or replacement appointment.We will consider exceptional circumstances and all applicable consumer rights.6. Cancellations by Start FIFO AustraliaIf we need to cancel or reschedule an appointment, we will notify the customer as soon as reasonably possible.Customers will be offered an alternative appointment or a refund for the affected consultation.7. Discounted PackagesDiscounted packages include multiple products or services.Where a package is cancelled before any components have been supplied, we will provide a refund in accordance with the applicable cancellation terms and Australian Consumer Law.If some components have already been supplied, any applicable refund will be calculated fairly, taking into account the products and services received and the nature of the cancellation.Customers purchasing the Complete FIFO Package are entitled to one Career Pathway Consultation and one Interview Preparation Consultation.8. Processing RefundsApproved refunds will generally be processed through the original payment method using Stripe.The time taken for funds to appear in the customer's account depends on their financial institution and payment provider.9. ContactFor refund, cancellation or rescheduling requests, contact:Start FIFO Australia[email protected]Please include your booking reference, the service purchased and a brief explanation of your request.
Privacy Policy
START FIFO AustraliaLast updated: 11 November 20261. IntroductionSTART FIFO Australia respects the privacy of customers and visitors to our website.This policy explains how we collect, use, store and protect personal information when customers purchase digital products, book consultations or communicate with our business.Business operator: Start FIFO AustraliaContact: [email protected]2. Information We CollectDepending on how customers interact with our business, we may collect:- Name and email address.
- Contact information.
- Booking and appointment details.
- Employment history and professional experience.
- Qualifications and licences.
- Career goals and employment preferences.
- Information voluntarily supplied through consultation questionnaires.
- Purchase and transaction records.
- Customer communications and support enquiries.We ask customers not to provide unnecessary sensitive information, such as medical records, identity documents or financial account details.3. How We Use Personal InformationWe collect and use information to:- Process purchases and provide digital products.
- Arrange and deliver career consultations.
- Understand customers' employment backgrounds and goals.
- Personalise consultation preparation.
- Send booking confirmations and reminders.
- Respond to customer enquiries.
- Maintain business and financial records.
- Meet applicable legal obligations.We do not use customer information for unrelated purposes without an appropriate lawful basis.4. Payment ProcessingPayments are processed through Stripe.Stripe handles payment card information in accordance with its own privacy and security practices.START FIFO Australia does not directly store complete customer payment card numbers.5. Third-Party Service ProvidersWe use third-party services to operate our business.These may include:Carrd: Website hosting.TidyCal: Appointment scheduling, customer intake information and digital product delivery.Stripe: Payment processing.Microsoft Outlook: Calendar management and business communications.Video conferencing providers:
Delivery of online consultations.These providers may process or store information outside Australia, subject to their applicable terms, privacy policies and data-handling arrangements.6. Information SecurityWe take reasonable steps to protect personal information against unauthorised access, misuse, loss and disclosure.These measures include using established service providers, account authentication and appropriate access controls.While we take information security seriously, no electronic system can be guaranteed to be completely secure.7. Information RetentionWe retain personal information only for as long as reasonably necessary to provide services, manage customer relationships and comply with applicable legal obligations.Information that is no longer required will be securely deleted or de-identified where reasonably practicable, subject to any applicable record-keeping requirements.8. Marketing CommunicationsWe may occasionally offer customers the opportunity to receive updates, educational information or promotional communications.Marketing messages will only be sent where we have the required consent or another lawful basis.Customers may withdraw consent or unsubscribe from marketing communications at any time.Booking confirmations, receipts and essential service communications are separate from promotional marketing.9. Accessing or Correcting InformationCustomers may contact Start FIFO Australia to request access to personal information we hold about them or ask for inaccurate information to be corrected.We will assess and respond to requests in accordance with applicable law.10. Privacy Concerns and ComplaintsCustomers who have concerns about how their information has been handled may contact us using the business email address below.We will investigate privacy complaints and aim to respond within 30 days.Where applicable, customers may also have the right to complain to the Office of the Australian Information Commissioner.11. Updates to This PolicyWe may update this Privacy Policy to reflect changes to our services, technology or legal obligations.The latest version will be available through our website.12. ContactStart FIFO Australia[email protected]