What is FIFO work?
Fly-in-Fly-out (FIFO) work allows people to work in a specific location, often a remote town or work site, without having to relocate.
Employees are flown in and out to of their work location and are provided with accommodation, hospitality and recreation during their time away. After each shift away, employees have a fully paid rest and relaxation break.
The length of time you’re away and on break depends on your roster (also called a swing). At Hancock Iron Ore, we believe in a healthy work-life balance and offer flexible working options and lifestyle-friendly rosters, which allow you to spend more time at home.
At Hancock Iron Ore, FIFO work is accesssible to a wide range of people from across Western Australia and farther afield, and our employees are very well supported.
What is FIFO work?
Fly-in-Fly-out (FIFO) work allows people to work in a specific location, often a remote town or work site, without having to relocate.
Employees are flown in and out to of their work location and are provided with accommodation, hospitality and recreation during their time away. After each shift away, employees have a fully paid rest and relaxation break.
The length of time you’re away and on break depends on your roster (also called a swing). At Hancock Iron Ore, we believe in a healthy work-life balance and offer flexible working options and lifestyle-friendly rosters, which allow you to spend more time at home.
At Hancock Iron Ore, FIFO work is accesssible to a wide range of people from across Western Australia and farther afield, and our employees are very well supported.
Depending on your location, you'll travel to and from your work location on either a Qantas charter or commercial flight. At the Roy Hill Mine, we have our own airport, Ginbata, located close to the mine and village accommodation.
You'll be greeted on arrival by air-conditioned bus or light vehicle, and taken to your work location.
Village Life
Our villages are equipped with air-conditioned ensuite rooms and state-of-the-art recreation amenities designed for FIFO workers.
In your free time you'll enjoy our beach volleyball courts, swimming pools, well equipped gyms (including women's only gym), walking and cycling paths, BBQ areas, and social clubs that run a variety of onsite activities and entertainment.
Shift Work
At Hancock Iron Ore, the majority of our FIFO employees work an even time roster and each shift is typically 12 hours.
Depending on the length of your swing, you may work a combination of night shifts and day shifts.
Travel to Site
Depending on your location, you'll travel to and from your work location on either a Qantas charter or commercial flight. At the Roy Hill Mine, we have our own airport, Ginbata, located close to the mine and village accommodation.
You'll be greeted on arrival by air-conditioned bus or light vehicle, and taken to your work location.
Village Life
Our villages are equipped with air-conditioned ensuite rooms and state-of-the-art recreation amenities designed for FIFO workers.
In your free time you'll enjoy our beach volleyball courts, swimming pools, well equipped gyms (including women's only gym), walking and cycling paths, BBQ areas, and social clubs that run a variety of onsite activities and entertainment.
Shift Work
At Hancock Iron Ore, the majority of our FIFO employees work an even time roster and each shift is typically 12 hours.
Depending on the length of your swing, you may work a combination of night shifts and day shifts.
What we offer our FIFO employees
Working FIFO can be hugely rewarding but does require you to spend time away from family and friends.
We are here to help, with a range of services to settle you in and give you a home away from home:
- Family friendly rosters
- Permanent rooms, so you can feel at home every swing
- A wide range of social events, team sports and other activities
- Free professional counselling services
- High speed WiFi across the village
- Free health and fitness programs
We invest in outstanding facilities to support healthy minds and bodies, and our accommodation is designed for relaxation with a king-single bed, ensuite, air conditioning, TV, all the latest films, phone and fridge.
What we offer our FIFO employees
Working FIFO can be hugely rewarding but does require you to spend time away from family and friends.
We are here to help, with a range of services to settle you in and give you a home away from home:
- Family friendly rosters
- Permanent rooms, so you can feel at home every swing
- A wide range of social events, team sports and other activities
- Free professional counselling services
- High speed WiFi across the village
- Free health and fitness programs
We invest in outstanding facilities to support healthy minds and bodies, and our accommodation is designed for relaxation with a king-single bed, ensuite, air conditioning, TV, all the latest films, phone and fridge.
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